Technology
Research develops innovative biobased UV-curable wood coatings
A recent study has developed a new UV-curable reactive diluent by combining biobased adipic acid with diethanolamine and further processing it with glycidyl methacrylate. The researchers also created a biobased oligomer using epoxidized castor oil and acrylic acid. The team…
Researchers develop innovative 3D-printed fungal biobattery
A study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering by researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) introduces a novel 3D-printed biobattery utilizing cellulose and fungi. This environmentally friendly device, known technically as a microbial…
Interface unveils carbon negative rubber flooring prototype
Interface, Inc., a leader in sustainable flooring solutions, has introduced a prototype of its nora® rubber flooring that is designed to be carbon negative, meaning it stores more carbon than is emitted during its manufacture. The prototype is being showcased…
Pakistan tackles agriculture with new bio-saline project
Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) of Pakistan has established a bio-saline center, an initiative that could pave the way for innovative agricultural practices and reclaim degraded land. This comes as a solution to the salinity issue; a significant portion of Pakistan's…
Syngenta and TraitSeq to boost agriculture biostimulants using AI
Syngenta, a leader in agricultural biologicals, has partnered with AI firm TraitSeq to enhance the development of biostimulants. The collaboration aims to leverage TraitSeq’s advanced AI methods, combined with Syngenta's expertise in crop biology, to identify specific plant biomarkers that…
Panasonic develops ocean-degradable bioplastic for automotive use
Panasonic Holdings has developed a new plastic material designed to degrade in seawater while providing sufficient strength for automotive interiors and home appliances. The company plans to market this innovative material within the next two years. Historically, biodegradable plastics have…