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Electrospun Nanofiber Electrodes and Membranes for Energy Conversion and Storage

Electrospun Nanofiber Electrodes and Membranes for Energy Conversion and Storage

Separators and Electrodes in Fuel Cells and Batteries The modern military relies heavily on portable electricity. The efficient generation, storage…

Communicating in Remote Areas or Disaster Situations Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Introduction A reliable communication infrastructure is crucial for an efficient and successful emergency response system. As stated in the Disaster…

Technical Inquiry Highlight: Pipeline Surveillance Using UAVs

HDIAC received a request for technical information and analysis on cultural research addressing oil pipeline surveillance using unmanned aircraft vehicles…

Alternative Energy: Increased Options for Biofuel Production Using Yeast

Although biofuel production has intensified in the last decade, liquid fuels derived from oil remain the largest contributor to transportation….

Nanomaterials in Electrical Energy Storage Applications

Introduction Two-dimensional nanomaterials, such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, have tremendous potential to broaden the range of materials used…

Using Nanoparticles to Treat Phosgene Exposure

Using Nanoparticles to Treat Phosgene Exposure

Phosgene is a highly toxic choking gas that primarily injures an individual via the respiratory tract, e.g. the nose, throat,…

Understanding the Effects of ERWs and Salted Devices

Understanding the Effects of ERWs and Salted Devices

Introduction In most atomic weapons, neutrons generated during the fission process are intended to trigger further fission events, thus increasing…

Portable Wind Power

Introduction Deployed U.S. military combatants carry out some of the most grueling and dangerous forward reconnaissance missions. In recent years,…

Liquid Metal: Stretchable, Soft, and Shape Reconfigurable Electronics

Military communication and electronic equipment needs to be sophisticated and adaptable. Researchers at North Carolina State University are working with…

Aircraft Decontamination-The Unique Challenges of Decontaminating Sensitive Equipment

Aircraft are extremely expensive and sensitive assets, critical for both defense and transportation. Chemical products used on an aircraft must…

Smart Gun Technology

Introduction From Judge Dredd to James Bond, until recently much of the world believed smart guns or personalized guns were…

Applications of Nanotechnology in Military Medicine: From the Battlefield to the Hospital and Beyond

It is not enough for a nation to have a strong military force.  It is equally important to ensure that…