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Standalone system yields clean fuel from sunlight and CO2
A wireless sheet with embedded photocatalysts can convert sunlight, water and carbon dioxide into clean fuels.
Team extracting precious metals from e-waste using fruit peels
A team of scientists from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have devised a method for extracting and reusing precious metals from depleted lithium ion batteries using fruit peels.
Study: Plastic recycling not as effective as the EPA reports
Researchers from the University of Michigan conducted the first study to create a comprehensive map of plastic use across the entire U.S. economy.
Janus particles could be used to create environmentally friendly paint
Researchers from Binghamton University conducted research that could lead to more environmentally friendly paints and coatings.
Photocatalytic film forms self-cleaning water filtration membrane
A low-cost photocatalytic coating prevents biofouling problems and the resulting need to remove membranes from service for cleaning.
Medical grade adhesives for your medical device assembly
Need adhesive expertise for your medical device application? Master Bond technical professionals can help.
Harper International to participate in National Composites Week
The company will participate as part of an effort to promote the innovation and creativity fueling growth in the composites industry.
3D printed soil could be the future of sustainable construction
Researchers from Texas A&M created a new 3D printing material that could be the future of sustainable production.
Graphene-based sensor detects infections in 15 minutes
A graphene oxide-based sensor platform engineered by researchers in Germany promises to speed COVID-19 diagnostics by returning results in 15 minutes.
3D printed material can self heal in air and water
Researchers from Texas A&M created a material that can autonomously heal in air and water.
Researchers hope to develop contact lens to treat, prevent COVID-19
Researchers from the Department of Biomedical Engineering (IMT) at Linköping University in Sweden are developing a contact lens that could potentially be used to prevent and treat COVID-19.
How to recycle polymer waste
The most effective way to reduce the need of petroleum is to recycle polymeric materials, in which the polymers are reheated and reshaped to supply raw materials.
Watch: Ingestible capsule samples gut bacteria
A biocompatible, 3D-printed device safely captures and transports bacterial samples along the entire gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum.
Power-generating windows appear closer with efficient, semi-transparent solar cells
A semi-transparent organic photovoltaic cell developed by an international research team achieved a power conversion efficiency of 8.1% and visible transparency of 43%.
Efficiency exceeds 100% for black silicon photodiode
Efforts by an international research team to boost photodetector performance have documented a 130% external quantum efficiency value for black silicon induced-junction photodiodes.
Scratching the surface of COVID-19 — The coating, film and other surface technologies to emerge from the pandemic
Countless surface solutions for potentially limiting the risk of surface transmission of the virus have emerged in recent months and continue to do so.
Study: COVID-19 masks could also reveal disease biomarkers
Researchers from China’s Jinan University are suggesting that a specialized fiber inserted into standard N95 masks worn to stop the transmission of COVID-19 could also be used to identify disease biomarkers present in the wearer.
New MPIF Standard 35 materials standard released
The standard provides the design and materials engineer with the latest engineering property data and information available to specify materials for structural parts made using the powder metallurgy process.
Researchers suggest PPE, masks with hydrophilic surfaces could reduce COVID-19 transmission rates
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (ITT) Bombay in India have determined that surgical masks, high-traffic surfaces and personal protective equipment (PPE) with hydrophilic surfaces inactivate the coronavirus faster than hydrophobic surfaces.
Team develops new coating that repels oil, sweat, water from textiles
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan in collaboration with outdoor apparel company Arc’teryx have developed a non-toxic, oil and water repellant textile finish for outdoor gear.