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Startup to manufacture ultra-lightweight aerogel
The graphene-based aerogel, which will be developed under the University of Bath spinout company Aerogel Core Ltd., is composed of synthetic, porous materials created by replacing the liquid in gels with gas.
Don’t blame the adhesive, it never had a chance!
Watch this webinar now: Don’t Blame the Adhesive, it Never Had a Chance!
The macro-role adhesives play in microplastics forensics
Researchers are gaining insight from this effective and efficient technique of collecting microplastics for analysis.
Team turns to vines to create biodegradable food packaging film
By combining pearl millet starch and reinforcing it with kudzu weed cellulose materials, the team created a biopolymer-based film dubbed Biopack.
Green hydrogen extracted from untreated seawater
A new direct electrolysis route to green hydrogen production requires no pretreatment of seawater and relies on a non-precious-metal catalyst.
A better way to conduct battery metal assays
This new platform improves the production efficiency of lithium and other battery metals.
Seeking to strengthen paper straws
Unlike the current spate of biodegradable paper straw offerings that either get too soggy when in contact with liquids or that fail to decompose quickly, the Sogang University paper straw is reportedly able to maintain its physical integrity.
10 unique solutions to sticky adhesive problems
Here are 12 examples of chemistry and mechanical engineering converging to solve difficult assembly and sealing challenges.
Silicone adhesive tape — A powerful product for demanding applications
Silicone is well known as a material for challenging uses and environments.
New material impenetrable to gas, liquids
To develop the elastic material, the team used liquid metal to accomplish what previous materials could not: be impenetrable to both gases and liquids.
Mechanical fasteners vs adhesives in the MRO industry
While mechanical fasteners will never be replaced completely, there are use cases where other options may perform better.
SDP/SI solves integration challenges with frameless brushless DC motors
Brushless DC (BLDC) motors are now commonly used in multiple applications.
A magnetic means of capturing waterborne PFAS
A magnetic approach to the rapid and effective removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water is being pioneered by University of Queensland researchers.
Geckos' van der Waals adhesion is replicated
Geckos are perhaps best known for their stick-to-anything feet - and that technology has been duplicated for human applications.
Adhesives innovations driven by VOC and sustainability trends
Industry has been focused on developing and marketing eco-friendly adhesives made from renewable biomass material.
Team extracts antioxidant nutrients from corn processing waste
Researchers devised a way to release the soluble ferulic acid dietary fibers from the insoluble matrix and created a hydrogel for delivering it to the intestines for the purpose of preventing cell oxidation and improving gut health.
New process promotes PVC recycling
An electrochemical process has been engineered to safely repurpose polyvinyl chloride (PVC) waste.
Smart, antimicrobial sutures glow "in the dark"
The smart sutures are expected to prevent surgical site infections while also monitoring patient post-surgical recovery, according to the researchers.
Podcast: How advanced materials are used in today’s technologies
Listen to a discussion about how materials science is transforming technology and modern manufacturing.
Byproduct asphaltene becomes graphene
This process converts the low-value byproduct into asphaltene-derived flash graphene.