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  • Silver chloride mitigates radioactive contamination of soil

    The passive cleanup technology generates no additional waste and consumes no external power.

  • Graphene aerogels form efficient water filters

    A process for 3D printing graphene-based aerogels offers scope for producing stable, scalable structures for water filtration.

  • DC power supplies for a hydrogen energy future

    While there are other ways to produce hydrogen, such as coal gasification and steam reformation of natural gas, the electrolysis process can be both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

  • Watch: Bioinspired material prevents lead leaks from perovskite solar cells

    The material solution enhances the environmental safety of these solar cells.

  • Video: Automated 3D bioprinting process uses peptide-based hydrogels

    A new method of 3D printing hydrogel scaffolds is based on ultrashort peptides.

  • Self-powered e-patches monitor pulse, blood pressure

    Patches pave the way for future health sensors, battery-free wearables.

  • Biosensor device detects toxins, pathogens

    The biosensor could improve the course of treatment and thus health outcomes.

  • Strong material inspired by lobster bellies

    The new material could be the future of ligament replacements.

  • Student suggests sandblasting more effective than dusting for fingerprints

    Student determines that sandblasting is more effective than dusting for fingerprints.

  • Could tire skid marks be used to solve crimes?

    Chemical signatures could serve to identify specific tires and thus specific vehicles.

  • Road salts and freshwater salinization syndrome

    Freshwater salinization is on the rise due to inputs from road salts and other sources.

  • Bloody fingerprints at a crime scene can be revealed with fluorescent polymer

    Researchers from China’s Soochow University have developed a fluorescent polymer that illuminates latent fingerprints at crime scenes.

  • Extruders could serve as fingerprints for individual 3D printers

    ThermoTags are typically imparted by the extruder.

  • Researchers propose securing data with infrared radiation emitted from hands

    IR emitted from hands could decrypt protected data.

  • Team develops origami-inspired inflatable structures

    Structures can stay upright without constant stream of pressure.

  • Infinitely recyclable plastic would create a circular lifecycle for the plastic industry

    PDK has all the convenient properties of traditional plastic, without harming the environment.

  • Embedded enzymes key to creating fully biodegradable plastic

    The embedded enzymes lie in wait inside the plastic until they are triggered to start the biodegradation process.

  • Canines can detect COVID-19-positive people

    Highly trained dogs can detect positive COVID-19 samples.

  • Video: Cryogenics combine with superconductivity in aircraft propulsion research

    The combination can increase the performance of the aviation electric propulsion system.

  • What you need to know when ordering stainless steel tubing

    Top ten guidelines when ordering stainless steel tubing.

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