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Experts Create Paper-Like Material Capable of Folding Itself into New Shapes

Combining sunflower pollen with printer toner, scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a paper-like material that is able to fold itself into new shapes in response to environmental humidity.

20 Oct 2021

New Partnership Focuses on Sustainable Biomaterial Research

The BioProducts Institute is situated in Vancouver (Canada) and operates four research themes, which might be complementary to the research acitvities at Empa: 1.

18 Oct 2021

New Biologically Inspired Electrodialysis Membrane for Producing Fresh Water

Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories and their collaborators have developed a new membrane, whose structure was inspired by a protein from algae, for electrodialysis that could be used to provide fresh water for farming and energy production.

28 Sep 2021

SDSU Faculty Member Receives NSF CAREER Award for Developing Bioinspired Flexible Composites

South Dakota State University assistant professor Anamika Prasad is making history.

14 Sep 2021

New Polymer Coating Could Lead to Biodegradable, Paper-Based Materials

Cups, cartons and food wrappers made of paper might seem like they would be biodegradable, but many contain a plastic coating that can't be composted.

27 Aug 2021

Researchers are Developing a Blood Substitute Made from a Novel Peptide Material

Lee Solomon, Assistant Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and his collaborators are developing a blood substitute made from a novel peptide material which binds heme B-;the same protein cofactor found in human hemoglobin.

24 Aug 2021

Researchers Develop a New Phosphorescent Material from Lignin

The natural ability of wood has been harnessed by researchers to slightly glow to develop a new sustainable phosphorescent material. This material can possibly be utilized in various applications, right from medical imaging and optical sensing to “glow in the dark” dyes and paints.

24 Aug 2021

New Solvent Mixtures Could Simplify Production of Biofuels like Bioethanol

New solvent mixtures developed by researchers from the Institute of Science and Engineering at Kanazawa University help break down the hard structure of plant cellulose for bioethanol production.

11 Aug 2021

Barnacle-Inspired Surgical Glue can Halt Bleeding Within 30 Seconds

Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting.

10 Aug 2021

Researchers Developing Biorenewable Polymers with Self-Healing Properties

Michael Kessler has worked with polymers that repair themselves when they crack. And he's worked with polymers made from vegetable oils. Now he's working to combine the two technologies.

9 Aug 2021

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Biomaterials News

Experts Create Paper-Like Material Capable of Folding Itself into New Shapes

New Partnership Focuses on Sustainable Biomaterial Research

New Biologically Inspired Electrodialysis Membrane for Producing Fresh Water

SDSU Faculty Member Receives NSF CAREER Award for Developing Bioinspired Flexible Composites

New Polymer Coating Could Lead to Biodegradable, Paper-Based Materials

Researchers are Developing a Blood Substitute Made from a Novel Peptide Material

Researchers Develop a New Phosphorescent Material from Lignin

New Solvent Mixtures Could Simplify Production of Biofuels like Bioethanol

Barnacle-Inspired Surgical Glue can Halt Bleeding Within 30 Seconds

Researchers Developing Biorenewable Polymers with Self-Healing Properties

Is Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology the Future Driver of the Automotive Industry?

The Future of XRF Technology with Revontium

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Choosing the Right Chromium Carbide Overlay Plate for High Abrasion Resistance

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Reduction of Latent Defects in Semiconductor Films

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How Tapes are Transforming Robotic Applications

Surface Analysis of Zebrafish Using COXEM’s EM-40 Tabletop SEM: A Detailed Examination of Microstructure and Composition

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Biomaterials News

Is Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology the Future Driver of the Automotive Industry?

The Future of XRF Technology with Revontium

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

1A Novel Method for Accurate SoC Estimation in LiFePO4 Batteries

2Rockwell Automation Provides Integrated Technology For PFi’s World-First Australian-Made Solution For Wastewater Treatment By Major Beverages Company

3Nickel-Based Catalysts Drive Efficient Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Membrane Electrolyzers

4A Novel Electrochemical Reactor for Direct Air Capture

5Sustainable Energy: Silk Threads as Power Sources

6Flexible Thermoelectric Fibers for Wearable Tech Developed

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