Tag: polyester
Biosensor ‘bandage’ collects and analyzes sweat
Like other biofluids, sweat contains a wealth of information about what’s going on inside the body. However, collecting the fluid for analysis, usually by...
Shrinking the carbon footprint of a chemical in everyday objects
A new method for synthesizing the epoxides found in plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals could be powered by electricity.
The biggest source of global energy consumption...
Boots Made From Old Plastic Bottles Recovered In Haiti
Timberland’s latest man-boots have an interesting backstory. Their canvas-like uppers are recycled from plastic bottles picked up from the beaches of Haiti.
The outdoor apparel...
