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High-Strength Silica-Modified Carbon Aerogels (SCAs) via Facile Sol-Gel Polymerization

Recently, a team of researchers has developed extraordinarily high-strength silica-modified carbon aerogels (SCAs) prepared with facile sol-gel polymerization followed by ambient pressure drying and carbonization. The research was published in the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.

23 Nov 2021

Impact of Collection Expansion on Quality and Quantity of Sorted Plastic Waste Fractions

A group of researchers from Belgium and the Netherlands have analyzed the quantity and quality of plastic packaging, the efficiency of their collection system, and the sorting of those plastic waste factions in the European Union.

19 Nov 2021

The Significance of Citizen Science Projects in Regard to Plastic Pollution

In an effort to limit the quantity of plastic pollution in the environment, the number of citizen science clean-up programs, such as beach clean-ups, has expanding globally.

19 Nov 2021

Finding Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Polyurethane

Broad-based scientific team from government, academia and industry joins forces to identify new opportunities to reduce the environmental impact of polyurethane -; one of the most widely used but little recycled plastic materials.

19 Nov 2021

Smart Drug Delivery Using Magneto-Activated Materials

Researchers have developed many materials in recent decades to deliver medications locally and over long periods of time. These polymers, known as drug-delivery systems, offer significant safety benefits by permitting on-target drug exposure while reducing side effects and the cost of treatment.

16 Nov 2021

Soft Electronics: Current and Future Uses of Natural Polymers

Comprehensive research published in the journal Advanced Materials has focused on the utilization and challenges of natural polymers in the field of soft electronics. Study: Natural Polymer in Soft Electronics: Opport...

16 Nov 2021

Absorbing Oil with Cellulose-Based Foam from Waste Cigarette Filters

The latest research in the journal Applied Polymer Science by researchers in Xi’an, China, is done by fabricating a novel type of cellulose foam by utilization of waste cigarette filters.

16 Nov 2021

Novel Soluble Troger’s Base (TB)-PIM Polymer for Fuel Cells

Researchers have recently proposed a novel soluble Troger’s base (TB)-PIM polymer for fuel cells, with top-notch dimensional stability and mechanical properties, published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Material...

15 Nov 2021

Novel Polymer Designed to Strengthen Silica Sand for Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing method used by industries for prototyping and part production.

15 Nov 2021

New Peptide Sensor to Detect Water-Soluble Polymers in Wastewater

Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have come up with a peptide sensor that has the ability to detect water-soluble polymers in wastewater. Water-soluble polymers are considered to be a significant contributor to pollution at the same level as microplastics.

12 Nov 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.

Plastics and Polymers News

High-Strength Silica-Modified Carbon Aerogels (SCAs) via Facile Sol-Gel Polymerization

Impact of Collection Expansion on Quality and Quantity of Sorted Plastic Waste Fractions

The Significance of Citizen Science Projects in Regard to Plastic Pollution

Finding Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Polyurethane

Smart Drug Delivery Using Magneto-Activated Materials

Soft Electronics: Current and Future Uses of Natural Polymers

Absorbing Oil with Cellulose-Based Foam from Waste Cigarette Filters

Novel Soluble Troger’s Base (TB)-PIM Polymer for Fuel Cells

Novel Polymer Designed to Strengthen Silica Sand for Binder Jet Additive Manufacturing

New Peptide Sensor to Detect Water-Soluble Polymers in Wastewater

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Plastics and Polymers News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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