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Turning cigarette butts into high-strength road pellets with wax binder
The team created a method for manufacturing specialized pellets from cigarette butts by first removing the organic ash, then crushing the leftover cellulose fibers and PLA plastic.
Bacterial cellulose dressing stops bleeding fast, boosts burn wound treatment
Researchers turned to BC for use as a wound dressing material because of its microporous structure, mechanical strength, breathability and biocompatibility.
Leaf-like design improves bioplastics’ strength, speeds up degradation
To develop the material, the team added the cellulosic structure that Washington University's engineers replicated, embedding the cellulose fibrils within the bioplastics.
Grapevine waste transformed into biodegradable films for eco-friendly packaging
To develop a plastic-like bag that will decompose in the environment, the team used cellulose, which is a biopolymer that is the most abundant organic substance on Earth and is found, most often, in the cell walls of plants.
Kowa American Corporation opens new applications laboratory
The facility will create customized synthetic solutions for the paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, inks, 3D printing markets as well as emerging technical markets.
3D-printed heart patch boosts tissue repair using living-cell hydrogel, structural mesh
The team developed a 3D-printed heart patch for intraventricular implantation to serve as an alternative to the bovine pericardial patches (BPPs) currently in use but that have significant disadvantages.
Breakthrough in blue: Scientists develop improved natural dye from algae
According to its developers, phycocyanin (PC), which is a protein in algae, can reportedly be used as a blue food colorant that potentially replaces synthetic emulsifiers.
Recycled tires boost railway track strength while cutting waste
To confirm the effectiveness of these tire-derived rubber shock absorbers, the team installed track sections with the rubber underlay alongside conventional track sections at a live Sydney Trains freight line for a direct comparison.
3D printer turns banana peels into coffee mugs, transforming food waste into everyday items
The FOODres.AI Printer can turn food scraps, such as eggshells, coffee grounds and banana peels as well as flower stems into objects such as coffee mugs, coasters or small bowls.
Micro seals — Small scale, big impact
These high-precision micro components are indispensable in vital devices such as anesthesia and respiratory equipment and meet stringent requirements for hygiene, safety and reliability in modern medicine.
Safer nonstick coating that reduces reliance on ‘forever chemicals’
The new material repels water and grease as well as traditional nonstick coatings, but with significantly lower amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which is a family of chemicals that have sparked environmental and health concerns.
Can phase-change materials supplant compressor cooling technologies?
Learn how phase-change materials are a promising option to complement or even replace traditional compressor-based cooling in particular applications.
Seaweed powder cuts concrete’s carbon footprint without impacting its strength
To develop this new type of concrete, the team mixed dried, powdered seaweed with cement and reported that the seaweed-fortified cement has 21% lower global warming potential while retaining its strength.
All in! arburgSOLUTIONworld: Everything to deliver customer success
Visitors to the K 2025 trade fair will glean valuable information from ARBURG on topics such as sustainability, digitalization and automation, and discuss issues facing plastics processors.
Toothpaste with human hair protein promises to repair enamel and prevent decay
According to the toothpaste's developers, keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can reportedly restore enamel and prevent early tooth decay.
From powder to prototype: Laser sintering accelerates medical device innovation
SLS enables the creation of durable prototypes that can withstand mechanical testing and real-world handling, making it particularly useful for surgical tools, orthotic components and patient-specific models.
Stretchable skin patch offers hospital-quality blood pressure monitoring anytime, anywhere
Working much like a bandage, the patch attaches to the skin and measures blood pressure using a different principle than traditional blood pressure cuffs.
Fused deposition modeling brings custom surgical guides to life
Choosing FDM over other manufacturing methods is a calculated decision and viable only when the design, material and workflow can meet the specific dimensional and mechanical requirements of the procedure.
SEW-EURODRIVE offers external lubrication systems for heavy industry gearing
External oil cooling and supply systems for heavy industry gearing are available with lead times as short as six weeks.
How material science improves spill response and enhanced oil recovery
Discover how oleophilic skimming has become an increasingly important, dual-purpose technology for spill resilience and reservoir optimization.