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Martian Rocket Fuel Production with Biotechnology

Recent attention has focused on how human astronauts will set foot on our closest neighbor, Mars. One main concern is the type and amount of fuel that will be needed to transport people and goods to the Martian surface and get astronauts back to Earth safely.

2 Nov 2021

Nanotechnology Accelerating Biofuel Production

A recent review published in the journal Catalysts aims to summarize and highlight some of the current and potential uses of nanoparticles in biofuel production, exploring some of their current applications, challenges, and potential advances.

1 Nov 2021

Bioplastics can be Chemically Transformed into Nitrogen-Rich Fertilizers

Plastics have taken the world by storm over the last century, finding applications in virtually every aspect of our lives. However, the rise of these synthetic polymers, which form the basis of plastics, has contributed to many serious environmental issues.

29 Oct 2021

Can Wheat be Used as a Biocomposite Material?

Biocomposite materials are being explored for their potential applications in materials science and engineering. A study published in 2021 in Polymers has demonstrated the development of biocomposite materials from one of the most widely grown crops in the world: wheat.

28 Oct 2021

Chemists Develop New Hydrogel Film for Wound Dressing

RUDN University and Shahid Beheshti University (SBU) chemist together with colleagues from Iran created a hydrogel film for wound dressing.

26 Oct 2021

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

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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

Martian Rocket Fuel Production with Biotechnology

Nanotechnology Accelerating Biofuel Production

Bioplastics can be Chemically Transformed into Nitrogen-Rich Fertilizers

Can Wheat be Used as a Biocomposite Material?

Chemists Develop New Hydrogel Film for Wound Dressing

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

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How the Technician Shortage is Slowing Industry Expansion

Leveraging Coriolis Flow Meters for Accurate Mass Flow and Density

The Ultimate Guide to PPE for Rescue and Recovery Missions

Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

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

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

23D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

6Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

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