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Chitin, Cellulose Form Basis of New Food Packaging Material
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology developed a material derived from crab shells and tree fibers that has the potential to replace the flexible plastic packaging used to keep food fresh.
New Material Changes Its Structure in Response to Light
The development could open the door to self-healing drug delivery or other self-healing electronics.
Neste to Use Waste Plastic for Fuel and Plastic Production
The company plans to realize a waste plastic processing capacity of one million tons per year in 2019.
Watch the Bioengineering of Personalized Bone Grafts
Segments of bone engineered from stem cells are combined to create large-scale, personalized grafts that will enhance treatment for those suffering from bone disease or injury.
Reinforced Thermal Film for Die-cutting
Sarcon 15GTR from Fujipoly is a thin, thermal interface composite film made from heat-conducting silicone and a .05-mm fiberglass reinforcement layer.
New High-energy, Short Pulse Laser Material Developed
A new laser material that is capable of emitting ultra-short, high-power pulses was engineered at University of California San Diego.
New Valve for Pharmaceutical Water Systems Maintains Water Quality with a Range of Configurations
The diaphragm valve is compact and lightweight with a modular design.
Watch: New Nanoscope Opens New Doors for Early Symptom Alzheimer’s Research
Purdue University researchers have developed a super-resolution “nanoscope” that provides a 3D view of brain molecules in up to ten times greater detail than traditional microscopes.
Watch How Aircraft Engines are Cleaned with CO2 Pellets
A time- and resource-saving process for washing aircraft engines has been developed by engineers from Lufthansa Technik AG.
Gold Nanostars Boost Efficiency of Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
When exposed to sunlight, star-shaped gold nanoparticles coated with a semiconductor allow efficient production of hydrogen from water.
Leveraging Mini-mills for Superalloy Performance, Prototyping and Research
Mini-mills can form an alloy into a desired shape while enhancing mechanical strength, ductility, homogeneity, toughness and integrity.
Fly Ash Concrete is Eco-Friendly and Stronger than Traditional Concrete
Washington State University (WSU) researchers have developed a method to sustainably create eco-friendly concrete.
World's First 3D-printed Housing Complex to be Developed in Dutch City
Following news that a French family is the first family in the world to occupy a 3D-printed home comes news that the Dutch City of Eindhoven is preparing to develop the world's first 3D-printed housing complex.
Researchers Devise Method for Treating Painful Nail Fungus Using Nanotechnology
Methods for treating a painful nail fungus — called onychomycosis — that causes nail disfigurement and possible infection can be costly. Although there are several over-the-counter remedies available, the most effective treatment — a broad spectrum triazole called efinaconazole — can cost $600 a bottle.
Inert Polymer Pumps Up Plastic Solar Cell Performance
Use of a tertiary, high-molecular-weight polymer improves the performance of low bandgap polymer solar cells.
Scientists Develop Peat and Oil Shale Ash Mixture for Inexpensively Printing New Homes
Hoping to create construction material using local natural resources, scientists from the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the University of Tartu have developed such a material that could one day be used to print energy-efficient homes using a 3D printer.
Starbucks to Ban Plastic Straws from Every One of its Stores by 2020
Following in the footsteps of locations like Seattle where single-use plastics such as utensils and straws have been banned and other locations considering such bans, coffee giant Starbucks announced this week that by 2020, plastic straws will be replaced by a biodegradable alternative in every one of its stores.
Salt-based Battery Improves Renewable Battery Performance for Electric Cars and Solar Cells
The battery is a greener alternative and can last longer than conventional batteries currently used in solar cells and electric cars.
Hazardous Levels of Microplastics Found in Bottled Water
The research team examined almost 260 bottles of water from 11 different companies and nine different countries.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe Set to Approach the Sun
The craft is now fitted with a 160-pound Thermal Protection System composed of two superheated carbon-carbon composite panels encasing a 4.5-inch-thick carbon foam core.