Technology
Bournemouth University researchers create self-repairing plastic
Researchers at Bournemouth University have announced a breakthrough in creating a self-repairing plastic designed to reduce plastic waste. The team has combined nanosheets of MXene, a two-dimensional material known for strengthening plastics, with special chemicals to develop a healing agent…
Green Science Alliance develops sustainable metal-organic frameworks from recycled PET bottles
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), also known as porous coordination polymers (PCPs), are innovative materials made up of metal ions and organic compounds that connect the metals. These super-porous materials can be precisely engineered at the molecular level, allowing researchers to control…
Fraunhofer Institute develops biobased adhesives to enhance box sustainability
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) are advancing the development of environmentally friendly, biobased adhesives for folding boxes, commonly used to package products like cereals, electronics, and medications. And while folding boxes made from paper and…
Researcher develops vegetable biobased resins for 3D printing
Julius Adeyera, a manufacturing engineer at Georgia Southern University, is leading research on converting vegetable oils into biobased resins that can be used in 3D printing. This initiative targets sustainability within the manufacturing sector. The new resins are derived from…
Nofima explores algae as sustainable replacement for fish oil in salmon feed
A recent initiative by Nofima has investigated the feasibility of using microalgae as a sustainable substitute for fish oil in salmon feed. This research is part of the broader Millennial Salmon project, which seeks innovative solutions in aquaculture. The concept…
Start-up develops new mycelium-based dairy cheese
Infinite Roots, a biotechnology start-up specializing in sustainable food alternatives, has announced a partnership with Hamburg University of Technology to create a technology that utilizes whey for mushroom mycelium fermentation. This initiative aims to address the absence of casein and…