New Lightweight Material is Stronger than Steel
The new substance is the result of a feat thought to be impossible: polymerizing a material in two dimensions.
Using a novel polymerization process, MIT...
Plant-Based Component could Boost Bacterial Production of Biodegradable Plastic
Welcome to Pocket Science: a glimpse at recent research from Husker scientists and engineers. For those who want to quickly learn the “What,” “So...
Multifunctionality of Nanoengineered Self-Sensing Lattices Enabled by Additive Manufacturing
Authors:
Jabir Ubaid,Johannes Schneider,Vikram S. Deshpande,Brian L. Wardle,Shanmugam Kumar
Introduction
Cellular forms are omnipresent in nature and are found in wood, cork, beehives, sponge, and bone where the performance or function...
A Block Copolymer that could Enable Safer, more Stable Batteries
Polymers — Better battery electrolytes
New polymer materials under development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory could enable safer, more stable batteries needed for electric vehicles...
Plastic-eating Enzyme Could Eliminate Tons of Waste
An enzyme variant created by engineers and scientists at The University of Texas at Austin can break down environment-throttling plastics that typically take centuries...
How does the structure of ice change around impurities?
A fascinating substance with unique properties, ice has intrigued humans since time immemorial. Unlike most other materials, ice structure at very low temperature is...
STRATASYS TAKES FULL CONTROL OF XAAR 3D TO BOOST HIGH-THROUGHPUT H SERIES 3D PRINTING
Industrial 3D printer manufacturer Stratasys has announced the acquisition of all remaining shares in inkjet printhead developer Xaar PLC’s High Speed Sintering (HSS) subsidiary...
DIYer High-Demand for Low-Cost Materials Met With Interstate Plastics’ Pricing Alerts
The "do-it-yourself" community is more prominent than ever, with online guides and social media personalities educating millions on projects they can tackle at home....
Interstate Plastics Offers New Colors for Multiwall Polycarbonate
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Polycarbonate multiwall features exceptional strength, insulation, impact resistance, and light transmission properties, making it ideal for...
Engineers develop surgical “duct tape” as an alternative to sutures
A staple on any engineer’s workbench, duct tape is a quick and dependable fix for cracks and tears in many structural materials. MIT engineers...
