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3D-printed ear demonstrates the viability of a new type of implant
A researcher in Switzerland has successfully 3D-printed an ear made of cellulose nanocrystals and a biopolymer.
Chasing room-temperature superconductivity
A new lanthanum superhydride structure is a potential near-room-temperature superconductor.
Six Things You Should Know About Fine Chemical Custom Manufacturing: A Primer
Fine chemical custom manufacturing service providers offer partnerships for clients seeking process development, scale-up, swing capacity or complete outsourcing, all at the best possible cost position.
Microneedle patch for long-term contraceptive release
The patch is designed as a long-acting, effective contraceptive that can be self-administered by users in developing areas.
Boosting lithium-air battery performance with 2D catalysts
The researchers theorized that electric vehicles using 2D catalysts could have a range of 400 to 500 miles per charge instead of the current 100-mile range.
Rare metal recovery from e-waste in Switzerland
Prospects for increasing the recovery and recycling of indium, neodymium and gold are examined.
Scientists develop polymer spray to instantly fix damaged ships
Scientists from Australia's Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) are creating a spray that repairs ships damaged at sea within minutes of application.
Watch a microfluidic sheet travel and change shape
Chemical catalysis technology is harnessed to achieve autonomous movement and reconfiguration of the sheet in a reactant-filled fluid.
Company assigning "DNA" codes to valuables to prevent theft
ProTech DNA has developed new technology to protect consumer items from theft.
Study: Beachgoers must be wary of beach debris
A new study has revealed that almost 8,000 injuries occur on New Zealand beaches every year, with almost 600 caused by beach debris.
Metallurgical Furnace Advances Industrial Waste Recycling
The pilot installation has the capacity to smelt up to 16,000 tons of metal per year while simultaneously generating electric power.
A Booming Market for Hybrid Adhesives and Sealants
Between 2016 and 2022, the hybrid adhesives and sealants market will grow from $4.6 billion to $7.54 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%. At such an impressive growth rate, what is sparking the demand for hybrid adhesives and sealants?
Lignin-Based Composite Could Boost 3D Printing Economics
A new composite material for additive manufacturing makes use of lignin, a biofuels byproduct.
New Uses for Old Christmas Trees
Pine needles from abandoned Christmas trees could be converted into industrial chemical feedstocks and other products.
Biomass for Plastic Produced without Soil, Fresh Water
A new method for growing bioplastics promises to be more environmentally friendly than conventional bioplastic production.
Predicting the Accuracy of Sulfate Oxidation Reactions in Water Treatment
The study should help provide a predictive path toward understanding increasingly more complex reaction mechanisms in environmental processes.
Engineers and Designers Manufacture Dress from Sustainable Wood Fibers
The process, called Ioncell, creates textile fibers from materials such as wood, recycled newspaper, old cotton textiles and cardboard. These fibers are sewn into jackets, dresses, scarves and iPad cases.
Researchers Discover High Levels of Carcinogenic Chemical in Everyday Products
Everyday products, such as drinking glasses, beer bottles, certain paints and second-hand toys, contain high levels of the cancer-causing chemical cadmium, according to a report from the University of Plymouth.
Bioprinting Making Science Fiction a Reality
3D printing and other technological innovations have revolutionized design and manufacturing. Now bioprinters and other technologies are poised to significantly impact and “digitize” medicine.
Browse a Megalibrary to Quickly Discover New Materials
A megalibrary tool developed with the aid of polymer pen lithography offers the potential to rapidly test millions of nanoparticles and optimize material selection.