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Turn discarded plastic bottles into chemical filters
In a world that seems to be engulfed in plastic bottles, recycling this waste into useful materials will reduce the impact on the environment.
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New helmet lining material: Lighter, better absorbing, cooler
A new material developed at HRL Lab, California, USA promises to change the current helmet structure.
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The material has the ability to 'capture' carbon dioxite and turn it into organic matter
Scientists have just come up with a general solution to the problem of the huge amount of carbon dioxide being pumped into the air daily and specifically will turn carbo…
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Create new materials that 'vanish' as soon as they're exposed to the sun
A photosensitive additive added by US military researchers to polymers has created the material that dissolves into water and evaporates upon exposure to sunlight. This…
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Finding a new polymer can solve the plastic waste crisis
The new polymer, which can be easily decomposed and then restructured into another item, is like a lego assembly.
Health
Use gel from brown algae and soluble polymer to protect donated tissue
Swiss scientists have successfully solved the problem of immune system attack and rejection by using a protective hydrogel, prepared on the basis of sodium alginate from…
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Pothole patch on the road
The stickers are made of asphalt, polymer, fiberglass and are water resistant, helping to protect newly filled potholes.
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Water purifier inspired by rose tree
Filter paper coated with a special polymer increases the possibility of water evaporation, creating a water source that meets WHO standards.
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'Super elastic' material changes shape according to temperature
The newly created liquid crystal elastomers can form many different shapes and move from one form to another under the action of heat.
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How modern is Australia's polymer sheet?
Australian banknotes now possess features such as complete water resistance, very hard to counterfeit, and a higher degree of cleanliness than other countries' money tha…
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The strongest acid in the world: 10 million billion times more than 100% concentrated sulfuric acid
Supposedly the super acid, the strongest acid in the world. Can corrode metal, have strong acidity in acids, so how can people store this compound safely?
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Why is gum so sticky?
Have you ever accidentally stepped on gum? If so, you will definitely understand how it is.
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Australia releases a new 'virtual' $ 5 bill as it came out of a fictional film
The Reserve Bank of Australia has just released a new $ 5 bill with a new unique anti-counterfeit display technology.
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How to create 1 tablet battery?
When you buy the phone, you all ask about the battery capacity, but few people are curious how they make it.
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Discover the mystery of spider silk
Studies on spider web have revealed the secrets behind the extraordinary structure of natural silk, which is a powerful weapon for multi-label species.