Technology
Matrix FT presents microcarrier, plant-based chicken nugget
Matrix F.T., a leading developer of edible, animal- component-free, plant-based scaffolds and microcarriers for the alternative protein industry, has announced a hybrid cultivated chicken nugget made in Ohio, at their facility.
Crab-shell and tree bark batteries herald greener renewable energy
Lignode® by Stora Enso is a battery material unlike any we use today. It is a type of carbon that can be fashioned into negative anodes, an integral component of lithium batteries.
Super Rev Project brings together construction materials and biodiversity
‘Super Rev’ or Super Reefs, is a Danish project that aims to re-establish 55 square kilometres of reefs off the country’s coast. Behind the work is the international group of artists examining whether it is possible to create a stone…
Scientists develop wood-derived metal-organic framework
Cellulose is the most abundant natural material on Earth. Its sustainable and multi-scale nature makes it a promising candidate for many applications. A range of nanoscale engineering strategies have been discovered to utilize the small building blocks of cellulose nanofibres…
Researchers receive grant to prove biomaterials could reduce construction waste
A Penn State-led research team has secured a grant from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) to study whether fungal biomaterials can replace synthetic acoustic insulation, potentially reducing construction waste.
AIMPLAS produces plastic film from coffee waste
Converting biological waste into resources is one of the keys of the circular economy, and the main objective of the European WaysTUP! Project, financed by the Horizon H2020 programme, is working on different lines of research to establish new value…