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A microbial route to lignin-based chemicals and biofuels
A microbial enzyme degrades monomer bonds in lignin, converting the biorefinery waste product into useful chemicals.
CO2 chamber turns biodegradable plastic into foam
The chamber can turn biodegradable plastic cutlery into a foam that can be used as insulation or floatation devices.
Video: Online platform promotes refrigerant recycling
The platform represents Europe’s first fluorinated gas marketplace to promote the circular use of refrigerants extracted from HVACR equipment.
Heat-resistant wire formed with new Al alloy
The wire features an optimal combination of strength, thermal stability and electrical conductivity.
Researchers set out to create recyclable reinforced concrete
The new concrete would get the construction industry one step closer to a circular economy.
New wound dressing features "healing" sensors
Smart dressing monitors wounds for infection.
McMaster University technology detects infections in just minutes
Handheld test detects infection in just minutes without the lab.
MIT nanomaterial proves stronger than steel, Kevlar
The material outperformed Kevlar, steel, aluminum and other impact-resistant materials.
Researchers develop night vision glasses for law enforcement, military
Film could change regular glasses into night vision glasses.
Personal chemical detectors designed for the US Army
Teledyne FLIR awarded a contract to create chemical detecting wearables for the U.S. Army.
New technologies and materials for an evolving aerospace industry
Learn design considerations and challenges, including some specific materials that can help increase efficiency.
Watch: A sweet remedy softens rigid brain implants
Implants with a soft consistency comparable to that of the brain itself were fabricated.
Video: Graphene sensor images electrical activity of beating heart
The advanced sensor images electrical signals from living cells and tissue in real time.
Video: Smarter medical implants with 3D-printed honeycomb plastics
PEEK is transformed into a lightweight, self-sensing material of value in designing medical implants and prosthetics.
High-speed cameras capture intensity of sneezes through several mask designs
Team set out to determine the effectiveness of masks.
New material dulls jet engine noises to the same decibel as a hair dryer
The meringue-like structure of this material would add no weight to planes but create a better experience for everyone on board.
Watch as mini-robots are controlled via magnetic fields
The robots are the size of a grain of rice.
Watch Habitat for Humanity 3D print its first house in the US
The 3D-printed home is located in Arizona.
Shellfish, essential oils extend the shelf life of strawberries
Packaging film protects strawberries.
Startup announces 3D-printed virucidal mask with anti-viral properties
Startup is 3D printing anti-viral masks.