Versatile hydrogel made from squid tissues and polymers
25 January, 2023Researchers have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the properties of biological tissues.
Strong and biodegradable plastic developed
17 January, 2023A polyester plastic of great mechanical stability, which is also easily recyclable and even compostable, has been developed at the University of Konstanz.
Microplastics can harbour viruses, come off during cooking
14 November, 2022Viruses can hitchhike on microplastics and prolong their infectivity, and non-stick cookware can release millions of microplastics as it loses its coating.
Rare form of diamond discovered in meteorites
14 September, 2022Australian scientists have confirmed the existence of lonsdaleite, a rare hexagonal form of diamond, in ureilite meteorites from inside an ancient dwarf planet.
3D printed, nanostructured alloy is both strong and ductile
19 August, 2022Researchers 3D printed a dual-phase, nanostructured high-entropy alloy that is said to exceed the strength and ductility of other additively manufactured materials.
Lloyd TA1 food texture analyser for testing meat chewiness
01 August, 2022The Lloyd TA1 food texture analyser is suitable for conducting detailed texture analysis on food and packaging with applications up to 1 kN.
Limpet-inspired biomaterial features super strength
11 July, 2022Researchers mimicked limpet tooth formation in a laboratory and used it to create a new composite biomaterial — one which could rival the strength of synthetics.
'Catalytic condenser' gives metal chameleonic properties
27 May, 2022Researchers have invented a device that electronically converts one metal into behaving like another to use as a catalyst for speeding up chemical reactions.
Bioactive glass, laced with metal oxides, kills bacteria
23 March, 2022Scientists have found a way to significantly increase the antimicrobial properties of a material used in many medical devices and clinical surfaces: glass.
Lotus-like bioplastic repels liquid and dirt
10 February, 2022The self-cleaning bioplastic repels liquids and dirt — just like a lotus leaf — then breaks down rapidly once in soil.
Nanosheets could enable lightweight PPE for firefighters
04 February, 2022Scientists are working to commercialise advanced products for firefighting, building protection and other applications, utilising a material known as MXene.
Bioprinting ink made out of pollen
07 September, 2021The 3D printing ink material could be used to fabricate parts useful for tissue engineering, toxicity testing and drug delivery.
Phosphorescent material inspired by glowing wood
03 September, 2021Scientists have harnessed the natural ability of wood to faintly glow to develop a new sustainable phosphorescent material.
'Chain mail' fabric can stiffen on demand
24 August, 2021When the soft fabric is wrapped within a flexible plastic envelope and vacuum packed, it turns into a rigid structure that is 25 times stiffer or harder to bend.
Zero thermal expansion over a wide temperature range
17 June, 2021Researchers have discovered a material that does not expand or contract over an extremely wide temperature range and may be one of the most stable materials known.
