A device to convert plastic waste into fuel
As tons of plastic waste continue to build up in landfills every day, Yale researchers have developed a way to convert this waste into...
Bioinspired artificial muscles
Bioinspired artificial muscles enable robotic limbs to push, lift and kick
Northwestern University engineers have developed a soft artificial muscle, paving the way for untethered...
Leaf-inspired design makes bioplastics degradable and stronger
Adding cellulose makes bioplastics biodegradable and stronger
Society has long struggled with petroleum-derived plastic pollution, and awareness of microplastics’ detrimental effects on food and water...
New system dramatically speeds the search for polymer materials
The platform identifies, mixes, and tests up to 700 new polymer blends a day for applications like protein stabilization, battery electrolytes, or drug-delivery materials.
Scientists...
Tivar® HPV UHMW Optimizes High-Speed Sliding Components
Tivar® HPV UHMW Optimizes High-Speed Sliding Components in Food Processing Equipment and Conveyor Systems
Food processors and conveyor system manufacturers require materials that support sanitation,...
New Extrusion Machine Changes ShAPE
The ShAPE system is more configurable—and pivots vertically.
For nearly a decade, the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) has advanced its...
New way to control magnetism in super-thin materials
A team of researchers has discovered a powerful new method to control magnetic behavior in ultra-thin materials—an advance that could lead to faster, smaller,...
3D printing biodegradable polymers into functional electronics
SUTD researchers demonstrate a new 3D printing method that produces electrically conductive structures from sustainable materials, enabling potential applications in sensors, electronics, and wearables.
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Texas tests its first plastic road
UTA-led project tackles plastic pollution crisis while building tougher, longer-lasting roads
If you’re driving through Rockwall, you’d never guess the road beneath your tires is...
Possible Replacement for Plastic
Improved Bacterial Cellulose Could Lead to Stronger, Eco-Friendly Materials for Everyday Use
In a world overrun with plastic garbage, causing untold environmental woes, University of...
