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PET eating enzyme could help fight plastic pollution
Plastic pollution keeps getting worse, and if we want to clean it up before it’s too late, we’re going to need some help. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth and the US Department of Energy’s ...
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Astroplastic: 3D printing in space with astronaut poop
In space, there aren’t a whole lot of materials you can readily use to make things. One waste material that is available in a space station, however, is human poop. Researchers from the University of ...
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Studying ancient materials for a more durable and sustainable future
Current building materials are guaranteed for about 100 years, while structures built in Ancient Rome have survived for millennia. In a time when durability and sustainability are important issues, researchers at MIT and the University ...
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Materia live from the Milan Design Week!
Materia is present at the Milan Design Week, and of course, we’re first and foremost looking for material innovation. So what are the trends we’re seeing? Mostly meaning and awareness. Themes such as Too much ...
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Composite Metal Foams could make for stronger and lighter tanks
Tanks and other armoured vehicles need a lot of protection to keep their occupants safe in combat zones. The steel plates commonly used for such armour make the vehicles very heavy. Researchers at North Carolina ...
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Children’s furniture made from recycled plastic toys
The majority of children’s toys is made from plastic. Plastic is versatile, relatively safe to put in your mouth, and, most importantly perhaps, cheap. However, most toys are used for a relatively short time, either ...
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