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Scientists use silk-based biomaterials to combat plant epidemic

Engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a potential cure for an ongoing plant epidemic, using silk-based biomaterials. The supply of oranges, olives, and...

Scientists use plastic waste to further developments in battery technology

Scientists could provide a new avenue for renewable energy, conversion, and storage due to a development in battery technology, using plastic waste. A team of...

Isolating the human corneal cells to create biomaterials

A team of scientists have successfully developed a novel method of isolating the human corneal cells in order to generate biomaterials for corneal therapy. In...

Using salmon DNA to increase the stability of batteries

A research consortium has made the next-generation of high-capacity cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries using the DNA of salmon and over-lithiated layered oxides. The Korea...

MXene film offers 99% shielding efficiency for electromagnetic interference

Scientists have produced a technology that can fabricate an ultrathin type of MXene film for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. A team of researchers, led by...

What are the best methods for growing bioengineered lung tissue?

Scientists from Yale University have studied the most common methods of growing bioengineered lung tissue in order to determine which method produces the best...

Scientists genetically reprogramme bacteria for better nanomaterials

Scientists have genetically reprogrammed bacteria, turning the organisms into cell factories for multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles. Led by Professor Dr Dirk Schüler, a team of microbiologists...

Lead batteries: a role model of safe, sustainable recycling

With a remarkable 99% recycling rate and successful circular economy, lead batteries surpass the sustainability of newer battery chemistries. Can they respond? The reliability of...

Scientist have developed a new sustainable white pigment

A new process developed by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), has resulted in the creation of an extremely thin polymer foil that efficiently scatters...

Using carbon dots to increase the efficiency of solar cells and LEDs

Scientists have developed a method of increasing the efficiency of solar cells and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), using carbon dots. Scientists across the globe are actively...

Why advanced materials are essential

Nanomaterials and functionally graded materials arguably play a key role in increasing the strength to weight ratio of components in order to reduce CO2...

Using starch and cellulose to create a marine biodegradable plastic

Researchers from Osaka University have developed a high strength, water resistant marine biodegradable plastics from starch and cellulose. Marine biodegradable plastics have previously been developed;...

Innovative manufacturing to make MXene mainstream

Researchers have developed a method of creating the nanomaterial MXene in bulk quantities without sacrificing quality, releasing its mainstream potential. Prior to the invention of...

What is 3D printed food and can it be created in space?

3D food printers can facilitate anything from the creation of the most elaborate cake decorations to the production of a steak in space, but...

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