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Turning cigarette butts into high-strength road pellets with wax binder
The team created a method for manufacturing specialized pellets from cigarette butts by first removing the organic ash, then crushing the leftover cellulose fibers and PLA plastic.
What's next for plant-based meat: New manufacturing and processing trends
This article explores the latest trends driving the evolution of plant-based meat, focusing on high-fidelity texture replication, novel protein sources, clean-label demands and scalable production methods that align with both consumer expectations and industrial feasibility.
Pop up factories to set assembly trends?
Last year, solar energy accounted for 81 percent of new electric capacity in the U.S.
Bacterial cellulose dressing stops bleeding fast, boosts burn wound treatment
Researchers turned to BC for use as a wound dressing material because of its microporous structure, mechanical strength, breathability and biocompatibility.
Leaf-like design improves bioplastics’ strength, speeds up degradation
To develop the material, the team added the cellulosic structure that Washington University's engineers replicated, embedding the cellulose fibrils within the bioplastics.
Grapevine waste transformed into biodegradable films for eco-friendly packaging
To develop a plastic-like bag that will decompose in the environment, the team used cellulose, which is a biopolymer that is the most abundant organic substance on Earth and is found, most often, in the cell walls of plants.
Kowa American Corporation opens new applications laboratory
The facility will create customized synthetic solutions for the paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, inks, 3D printing markets as well as emerging technical markets.
Slim down server maintenance time with Southco’s new Rack Attach
The innovative design reduces downtime, enhances technician safety and protects valuable equipment during maintenance.
3D-printed heart patch boosts tissue repair using living-cell hydrogel, structural mesh
The team developed a 3D-printed heart patch for intraventricular implantation to serve as an alternative to the bovine pericardial patches (BPPs) currently in use but that have significant disadvantages.
Breakthrough in blue: Scientists develop improved natural dye from algae
According to its developers, phycocyanin (PC), which is a protein in algae, can reportedly be used as a blue food colorant that potentially replaces synthetic emulsifiers.
Recycled tires boost railway track strength while cutting waste
To confirm the effectiveness of these tire-derived rubber shock absorbers, the team installed track sections with the rubber underlay alongside conventional track sections at a live Sydney Trains freight line for a direct comparison.
3D printer turns banana peels into coffee mugs, transforming food waste into everyday items
The FOODres.AI Printer can turn food scraps, such as eggshells, coffee grounds and banana peels as well as flower stems into objects such as coffee mugs, coasters or small bowls.
Micro seals — Small scale, big impact
These high-precision micro components are indispensable in vital devices such as anesthesia and respiratory equipment and meet stringent requirements for hygiene, safety and reliability in modern medicine.
ASHRAE and UNEP launch sustainability assessment tools for refrigeration and air-conditioning plants
Easy-to-use tools help refrigerating and air-conditioning plants improve performance, reduce emissions and promote energy-efficient, sustainable operations.
Pizzas, parcels and payloads — Drone delivery gets a major FAA clearance
Even though the drone delivery concept has fallen by the wayside in the public’s perspective, engineers have been hard at work to ensure that when drone delivery gets the all-clear, the technology is ready to soar.
How a drone delivering medicine might just save your life
Trials in Australia and internationally have shown the enormous potential for drones to work with existing health services to deliver medicine, medical equipment, pathology samples or provide surveillance in medical emergencies.
Southco adds new options to Its E5 line of cam latches
Southco is adding two options to its E5 line of quarter-turn cam latches — the protected cams and adjustable grips — opening up a variety of new functionalities.
New hydrogel adheres underwater, strong enough to hold 139 pounds
The hydrogel material is capable of instant, strong and repeatable adhesion across diverse surfaces and underwater.
AI tool turns drone images into real-time disaster maps for emergency responders
CLARKE relies on artificial intelligence (AI) and drone imagery to assess damage to buildings, roads and other infrastructure in mere minutes.
Safer nonstick coating that reduces reliance on ‘forever chemicals’
The new material repels water and grease as well as traditional nonstick coatings, but with significantly lower amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which is a family of chemicals that have sparked environmental and health concerns.