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AI model simulates substance behavior
Researchers have developed WorldParticle, which uses an AI and deep-learning system to model different substances and matter to help develop different technologies.
A new porous material unlocks hidden value in industrial wastewater
The team modified the metal-organic framework’s internal surfaces to capture specific rare earth elements that could otherwise be discharged or discarded with wastewater.
A powerful new way to detect forever chemicals: Yeast and AI
To create the biohybrid device, the Columbia University and City College of New York team will combine engineered yeast with AI-designed proteins and CMOS integrated-circuit sensor chips.
Bioinspired hydrogel offers new hope for repairing damaged tendons
Inspired by sea cucumbers, which can change the stiffness of their bodies, the hydrogel can also be adjusted to become softer or stiffer to accommodate different tissue types.
Pinpointing hazardous chemical releases with NOAA’s powerful ALOHA tool
Plant engineers and designers can find ALOHA is a useful way to minimize hazards created by chemical leaks, even if precautionary.
Starch sensor’s powerful color change unmasks hidden moisture
The resulting sensor takes the form of a small, starch-based cylinder that can respond to a range of humidity conditions, from very dry to highly humid environments.
A sweet new strategy for healing chronic wounds
The research could offer new approaches to treating chronic wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers and nonhealing surgical wounds, which are vulnerable to infection and inflammation and can be costly to manage.
Blue light wards off raw chicken bacteria
Researchers found that violet-blue photodynamic inactivation (VB-PDI) eliminated all 64 bacterial strains tested, regardless of species or antibiotic resistance.
Rice bran becomes antimicrobial, biodegradable food packaging
The team treated a transparent film made from rice bran protein with argon-generated cold plasma, giving the biodegradable material antimicrobial properties against foodborne pathogens.
Low-cost, 3D-printed filter traps microplastics in water
The filter is built from 3D-printed disks of biodegradable polymer, stacked one on top of another inside a column.
New light-powered filter could keep cleaning air for months
Offering an alternative to standard filtration systems that protect users from pollutants and airborne diseases, the air filter maintained 99% filtration efficiency after one month of use and 95% after three months of use, the team determined.
Honeybee silk breakthrough paves the way for smarter, more powerful wound care
The film was well tolerated during wound healing in mice and gradually degraded within the wound, promising to offer a future base for dressings that include potential functions like infection sensing or controlled drug release.
DIY air filters battle the hidden pollutants lurking in classrooms
The team investigated whether inexpensive DIY air filters could provide an alternative to costly commercial portable air purifiers.
Continuous flow chemistry: Driving smarter, faster, more efficient processing
Manufacturers are increasingly considering continuous processing as an alternative, driven by rising raw material costs, supply chain challenges and labor shortages.
Reinforced super ice is a composite ready to rival concrete
The ice, dubbed BioPykrete, exhibits 10 times the compression strength of regular ice, and could be a valuable building material in some of the world's coldest locations.
KAIST unlocks new hope for pain relief with remote-controlled microneedles
The team created its conductive, adhesive microneedle electrode, which features a temperature-responsive safety switch of sorts.
Researchers turn invasive weed into powerful carbon filter
The bulrush-derived ZVCu@BAC composite maintained high dye-removal performance after six regeneration cycles, removing 90.6% of methylene blue and 88.0% of methyl orange.
A light-powered approach to hydrogen electrolysis
The device employs photocathodes to produce the electricity needed to convert toxic hydrazine into nitrogen and water, which can then be converted into hydrogen at the anode, all while eliminating the need for an external power source.
New membrane technology targets 50% cut in pharma water use
The teams are attempting to prove whether wastewater from pharmaceutical manufacturing can be reused in the manufacturing process to reduce Novo Nordisk’s water consumption by half.
Air filtration breakthrough could transform indoor air quality
Water-repellent filter coatings often rely on PFAS materials, yet this could be a promising alternative.