Technology
Converting Wastewater into Fuel
As the world continues to get on the green bandwagon, biofuels are driving the new fossil fuel market. The goal of biofuels is to create an alternative source of energy that benefits the environment, as well as society. Researchers around…
Giving new life to unwanted garments
Acclaimed UK fashion label Ahluwalia wants consumers and fashion industry leaders to rethink the way they purchase and discard clothing. Founder Priya Ahluwalia is making a fair point — with nearly three-fifths of all fashion ending up in incinerators or…
Scientists Extract Hydrogen from Banana Peels
With rising energy demands and consumption of fossil fuels, there is an imminent need of finding alternative, renewable sources of energy. An important candidate is hydrogen produced from organic waste, or “biomass” of plants and animals. Biomass absorbs, removes, and…
Covestro and Genomatica produces plant-based nylon ingredient
Material manufacturer Covestro and biotechnology company Genomatica have developed a bio-based version of HMDA (hexamethylene diamine), an ingredient used in nylon, coatings, and adhesives.
Molding Cell Produces Thin-Walled Packaging with Recycled Material
Auburg, the French subsidiary of injection molding machine maker, has collaborated with five partner companies to develop what it calls a “new one-stop-shop concept for the production of thin-walled five-liter buckets.”
Carbon Fibre: The Wonder Material with a Dirty Secret
While carbon fibre has been lauded as fairly ecologically-friendly, there are some serious hiccups when it comes to recycling the material. Carbon fibre can be recycled, but it generally needs to be done by a company that specialises in recycling…