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Beetles Inspire Color-Changing Nanoparticles
Scientists have developed color-shifting nanoparticles that change hue after being embedded in a material. The inspiration for the new nanoparticles is from an unlikely source, beetles.
Organs-On-Chips Go Electric
Organs-on-chips is a new tool that allows researchers to study human organs and tissues in a new and groundbreaking way, but it can take weeks to grow human cells. A team of researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering set out to fix this problem.
New Material Being Developed to Reduce PFOA Levels in Drinking Water
Due to its associations with Teflon production and other industrial processes and its environmental impact, PFOA contamination is a worldwide problem.
Molten Semiconductors Improve Thermoelectric Waste Heat Recovery
A new thermoelectric system operates at industrially relevant temperatures using a molten compound of tin and sulfur.
Biomedical Engineers Develop 'Stretchy' Artificial Cartilage
By creating lab-grown tissue that mimics natural cartilage, biomedical engineers at the University of California, Davis, are hoping to be a step closer to offering relief to sufferers of joint damage.
Recycled Tires Extending the Life of Concrete
Researchers believe that the addition of rubber will both extend the life and improve the resilience of the concrete.
Pieces to Environmental Puzzle Begin to Come Together
Two teams of researchers work together to solve the chemical puzzle of turning harmful CO2 gas into beneficial liquid fuel.
Surgery Creates Custom Nanoparticles
A breakthrough technique for site-specific nanoparticle surgery could enable scientists to create particles tailor-made for specific purposes.
UK Report: Measurement Challenges in the Hydrogen Industry
Measurement plays a critical role in accelerating the shift toward the hydrogen economy.
Video: Max Catches Some Rays with UV Curable Adhesives
Surf’s up! Max hangs ten at the beach and is reminded of Master Bond’s UV curable adhesives. These one part systems offer exceptionally fast processing times and excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates.
Turning Sugar into Plastic
The manufacturing of drink bottles, glass lenses and scratch-resistant coatings for phones currently calls for polycarbonate—manufactured with BPA (banned from baby bottle manufacturing) and phosgene, which is highly toxic and was used as a chemical weapon during World War I.
Superhydrophobic Material Tuned for Waterproofing, Oil Recovery
Inexpensive, non-toxic nanomaterials might replace more expensive, hazardous materials used for waterproofing and antifouling/fogging.
Scientists Develop New Method for 3-D Printing Human Skin
The new 3-D cell printing strategy, which is detailed in the journal Bifabrication, can be completed in one single step process, according to researchers.
New To-Go Container Solves Container Waste Problem
Eco-Products teamed up with La Tour Café to introduce a new food container that is better for the environment and customers.
Revolutionizing the Root Canal
With more than 15 million root canals performed annually in the U.S. with varying long-term results, researchers at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, have developed a method to improve the process that involves the creation of new blood cells in teeth.
Low Particulate Hydrophilic Coating for Medical Devices
Lubricent Ultra bonds to a variety of base materials, making it the perfect coating solution for difficult surfaces like polyimide and polyethylene.
Scientists Develop a Biodegradable Microbead
Thanks to the campaigning efforts of environmental groups, the UK government has pledged to ban the plastic microbeads this year, triggering scientists and engineers to develop a biodegradable renewable alternative to the beads.
Laser-based Coating Process for Cylinder Corrosion Protection
The laser cladding technology enables faster production of coatings with more flexibility in materials than the traditional arc welding process.
Hydrogel Strings Get Muscle from Mussels
An amino acid found in the sticky feet of mussels makes biocompatible nanofibers line up into strong hydrogel strings.
Hot Tests Begin at Radioactive Solid Waste Facility
The facility is a key element in decommissioning the Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant.