Cellulose diacetate, a bio-based plastic widely used in consumer goods, disintegrates, and degrades in the ocean far quicker than previously assumed, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.
Ethylene is one of the most important building blocks in chemical synthesis. Traditional thermocatalytic hydrogenation of acetylene to ethylene (HAE) requires high temperatures and high pressure, leading to excessive energy consumption.
No longer just a dream of vegetarians and vegans, fake meat is becoming more widely available in grocery stores and restaurants. And more options are almost certainly on the way.
In a recent paper published in the journal Composites Part B, researchers developed a new barrier film to effectively inhibit the penetration of organic solvents that deteriorates the device performance in microfluidic s...
By Bismay Prakash Rout
9 Dec 2021
Xometry announced the acquisition of Thomas (Thomasnet.com®), a leader in product sourcing, supplier selection and digital marketing solutions.
A new digitally-enhanced smart office building in London has been protected with the award-winning FIRETEX® FX6002 coating from Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are a figurehead of the global energy transition as the transport sector alone contributes to around 16% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
By David J. Cross
8 Dec 2021
A new study presented in the Advanced Energy & Sustainability Research journal has explored the use of electrochromic printed smart windows to help address the growing challenge of energy efficiency in buildings.
By Adrian Thompson
8 Dec 2021
A new article presented in the Royal Society for Open Science journal evaluates the relevance and link between the concept of frugal manufacturing and the pressing need to employ consistently sustainable processes across all sectors and industries.
By Adrian Thompson
8 Dec 2021
A novel study in Diamond and Related Materials focuses on the etching of polycrystalline diamond for patterning via FeCoB etchant. The fabrication of damage-free diamond surfaces with decreased imperfection is possible because of these improved process innovations.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
8 Dec 2021
Biochar application to soil offers intriguing possibilities for carbon sequestration, but the technologies in the field are still relatively new and long-term environmental fate of biochar is still poorly understood.
By Reginald Davey
8 Dec 2021
A new method developed by scientists to make crystals stretchy is a modification that could allow them to serve as highly effective nanofilters.
Reducing plastic waste to zero will require new alternative materials, recycling and reuse techniques, and increased commitment from policy makers and industry.
By Reginald Davey
8 Dec 2021
Aerial drones are a growth industry, offering solutions to a range of problems. However, their use is limited by several factors including flight time.
By Reginald Davey
8 Dec 2021
In a recent study published in the journal Carbon Capture Science & Technology, researchers from India developed a porous carbon adsorbent material with an excellent surface area and total pore volume.
By Chinmay Saraf
8 Dec 2021