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New resin derived from woody waste beats fossil resin strength by 76%, and could keep difficult-to-recycle composite materials out of landfill
Data centers’ thirst for energy looms as the next big climate provocation
Made from inexpensive materials, this plastic withstands high temperatures and blocks food-damaging gases just like conventional plastics used for food and drink packaging.
Why burn lignin when you could use it to fly an airplane? Research shows lignin-based jet fuel performs better with lower emissions than petro-fuels
With no moving parts, the solar cell-like device generates heat from electricity with a record-breaking efficiency higher than that of steam turbines
Compared to today’s sorbents, the new super-porous material could absorb carbon dioxide from smokestacks at much lower cost and energy
Researchers estimate their novel method could save the 10 billion gallons of water annually, enough to supply drinking water for up to 2 million people in developing countries.
It’s secret is an enzyme found in red blood cells that absorbs CO2 from the air and produces calcium carbonate to build and later heal the material.
Researchers have 3D-printed robotic devices with an ink made from gelatin and sugar; the gel can be reused a few times and then it disappears without a trace when it’s work is done.