Category: Scientific paper
Effects of X-ray microtomography on “in vivo” plant physiology
In vivo X-ray microtomography locally affects stem radial growth with no immediate physiological impact.
Impact of CO2-rich seawater injection on basalts
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is considered as one of the most effective technologies to mitigate increasing carbon emissions. CO2 storage in basalts through mineralisation is a promising potentially cost-effective method that occurs rapidly, typically within 1–2 years.
3D printing of living structural biocomposites
Introduction of a bacteria-containing microgel-based ink that can be 3D printed into cm-sized structures that are subsequently mineralized, resulting in hard CaCO3-based composites.
Fibre orientation in SFRC slabs
The use of steel fibre reinforced concrete (SFRC) is a well-known method for enhancing the punching and flexural resistances of flat slabs. Cores were extracted and scanned using micro-computed tomography (μ-CT) to reconstruct the fibre skeleton.
Fine-tuning chemistry to maximize performance
Microsupercapacitors (MSCs) are attractive for use as energy devices to power wearables, IoT, and other small microsystems. Additive fabrication of these devices will facilitate easy integration into a range of ubiquitous microsystem platforms.
Investigation of termite mound structures
Fungus-growing termites (FGT) are important agents in subtropical and semiarid ecosystems for the biological and geological modifications they bring through the construction of their mounds.