Electrical Systems
Graphene on textured surface allows for 2D electron optics
Rice University scientists put forth the idea that graphene on a gently textured surface turns it into “pseudo-electromagnetic” devices.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles March 21-27, 2022
Articles about electric vehicles, luminaire benefits, safety in explosive environments, motor management and propane forklifts were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 21-27, 2022. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Stabilizing interfaces in solid-state batteries
MIT researchers have developed a method for stabilizing the interfaces in solid-state lithium-ion batteries opens new possibilities.
Considering electric vehicle charging risks
Electric vehicle (EV) charging risk involves potential damage to EV batteries, compromised EV life safety systems, charger malfunction and more.
Electrostatic engineering gets the lead out for faster batteries
A Cornell-led research collaboration discovered an approach for making a lead-free antiferroelectric that performs as well as its toxic relatives.
Reasserting U.S. leadership in microelectronics, semiconductors
MIT researchers lay out a strategy for how universities can help the U.S. regain its former status as a major power in semiconductor and microchip production.
Powering the shift to electric mines
How resistors can facilitate safe, efficient underground mining.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles Nov. 22-28, 2021
Articles about EVs recharging in under 5 minutes, upgrading industrial PC cybersecurity in manufacturing, grease performance testing methods, and more were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from Nov. 22-28, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
EVs recharge in under 5 minutes with new charging cable design
Purdue researchers designed a charging cable that can deliver a current 4.6 times that of the fastest available EV chargers on the market today
Why more manufacturers are turning to microgrids
Microgrids mitigate power distribution vulnerabilities
