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membrane

[mem-breyn] / ˈmɛm breɪn /
NOUN
covering layer
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PEM refers to proton exchange membrane electrolysis, a technology that uses an electrically powered membrane system to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

His design costs roughly £74 and involves about ten components, from the printed pieces that the liquid flows through, to a membrane, gaskets, electrodes and current collectors.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

"We discovered that this membrane skeleton is actively regulating the nutrient uptake process of neurons," Zhou said.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

The fire was spreading in the membrane hidden beneath the metal roof.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Membranophones are instruments in which the sound is produced by making a membrane vibrate; drums are the most familiar example.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

Collagen membranes generated a greater amount of bone overall, but the bone formed with the keratin scaffolds was more organized and structurally secure.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

Over the following weeks, the team tracked how effectively the membranes supported new bone growth across the damaged regions.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

"Because these crystalline membranes can be fabricated over large areas and transferred onto different supports, this approach provides a practical path toward twist-engineered oxide electronics."

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

"A defining feature of the chip was precision current injection, which we used to permeabilize neuronal membranes for intracellular access," Ham said.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

He points out many of its inaccuracies—primarily, the misconception that leprosy travels through the mucous membranes.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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