Machine learning
Researchers at the South China University of Technology have developed a novel graph learning approach to detect suicidal ideation in adolescents. The Tree-Drawing Test (TDT) is an effective tool for suicidal ideation detection, constructed by annotating psychological features automatically from tree-drawing images. A Graph Convolutional Network (GCN) model is used
Batteries
Researchers from Shenyang University of Technology have made significant progress in developing an improved Transformer structure for estimating the state of charge (SOC) of lithium batteries in energy storage power stations. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Science Research Project of Hebei Education
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the Beijing University of Technology have developed an innovative approach to predict the health status of lithium-ion batteries, which is crucial for safe and efficient operation in applications like electric vehicles and renewable energy storage systems. By integrating multiple intelligent optimization algorithms, the IPSO-SVR model dynamically adjusts hyperparameters
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have found that industrial hemp can be used to create a sustainable building material with the potential to alleviate carbon emissions and energy usage in the construction industry. The study investigated three low-carbon binder alternatives for hempcrete, a mixture of industrial hemp and
Environmental sustainability
Spanish wineries are grappling with environmental challenges while striving to become sustainable and environmentally responsible companies. A study on the sustainability of cooperatives and Investor Owner Firms (IOFs) in the Spanish wine sector reveals significant differences between the two business models. Researchers found that IOFs consistently orient their resources towards
Batteries
As the commercial use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) expands, the world is expected to face a significant waste management issue, with enormous environmental implications. A recent study published in the journal Green Energy & Environment highlights the urgent need for sustainable strategies to recycle spent LIB materials, particularly their cathode
Environmental sustainability
Research from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee emphasizes the need for sustainable aluminium production, citing the alarming carbon footprint associated with the extraction of natural resources. According to the study, the demand for aluminium is expected to double in upcoming years, necessitating a shift from primary to secondary production.
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Xiamen University of Technology in China have developed a sustainable approach to producing geopolymer foam concrete using sewage sludge ash, a waste byproduct of sewage sludge incineration. This innovative method resulted in a material with improved thermal insulation performance, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced sustainability. The study'
Batteries
As the demand for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems continues to grow, researchers at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok are working to develop more efficient and sustainable recycling methods. Their study, published in the journal Metals, investigates the effect
Technical institutes
Scientists at South China University of Technology have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of sodium-ion batteries, a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries. According to a recent study published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, researchers have engineered a novel heterostructure embedded in N-doped carbon nanotubes that significantly improves the
Technical institutes
Researchers from the Technical University of Darmstadt have made a significant discovery in the field of materials science, shedding light on the crystallization behavior of fatty acid cellulose esters (FACEs). This breakthrough has far-reaching implications for the development of biogenic alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. According to the study, FACEs exhibit
Technical institutes
Researchers from the Isfahan University of Technology in Iran have developed a novel sodium alginate emulsion gel that demonstrates excellent wound healing properties. The gel, cross-linked through hemiacetal and ionic interactions using dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC) and CaCO, encapsulates curcumin (CU) in a tunable, interconnected porous network controlled by DCMC
