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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.