Read the full story from Osaka University. The main cause of marine debris accumulation is the dumping of plastic waste into the oceans, as most
Category: Materials science
Fish scales could make wearable electronics more sustainable
Read the full story from the American Chemical Society. Flexible temporary electronic displays may one day make it possible to sport a glowing tattoo or
The world’s first aerogels made from scrap rubber tyres
Read the full story from the National University of Singapore. A team of NUS researchers has achieved a major technological breakthrough by converting waste rubber
Crab-shell and seaweed compounds spin into yarns for sustainable and functional materials
Read the full story from Aalto University. Researchers from Aalto University, the University of São Paulo and the University of British Columbia have found a
New polymer material may help batteries become self-healing, recyclable
Read the full story from the University of Illinois. Lithium-ion batteries are notorious for developing internal electrical shorts that can ignite a battery’s liquid electrolytes,
This New Wood-Based Straw Won’t Get Soggy
Read the full story from Bloomberg. Straws have taken a lot of heat in the battle against plastic, with several countries going as far as
