Technology
Researchers combine squid tissues and chemistry to create hydrogels
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the unique properties of biological tissues.
PHA biopolymers can be produced from a new crop
Yield10 Biosciences is an agricultural bioscience company that is using its differentiated trait gene discovery platform—the Trait Factory—to develop improved Camelina varieties for the production of proprietary seed products, and to discover highly valuable genetic traits for the agriculture and…
Aclarity successfully destroys PFAS
Aclarity, a leading PFAS destruction technology company, has successfully destroyed PFAS chemicals at a customer's site, at volume, in landfill leachate; a primary source of PFAS contamination in the environment.
Japan presents SHELLMET, a helmet made from scallop shells
Koushi Chemical Industry and Sarufutsu Village have made the debut of SHELLMET, an environmentally friendly helmet made by reusing scallop shells, a form of marine waste.
PVC is recycled for the very first time
PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is the third highest by volume produced plastic in the world. PVC can be found in hospital equipment, in modern plumbing, window frames, housing trim, siding and flooring. It coats electrical wiring and comprises materials such…
Belgian company VeCollal launches vegan collagen matching human collagen profile
VeCollal is a Belgian startup that has developed a groundbreaking vegan alternative to animal collagen supplements for use in nutraceuticals, beauty products, and functional foods.