Thursday, April 25, 2024

Invention

Novel material converts infrared light into renewable energy

The material can emit, detect, and modulate infrared light with high efficiencies.

Using microbes to make highly energy-dense rocket fuels

A new class of energy-dense biofuels based on one of nature's most unique molecules.

Plant waste removes heavy metals from contaminated water

The filter can be used to filter any sorts of heavy metals and also organic pollutants.

New, PET-like plastic degrades into sugars in the environment

The new plastic is easily made from the non-edible parts of plants.

Biogenic limestone-based cement promises carbon-zero buildings

Researchers figured out a way to make cement production carbon neutral - and even carbon negative.

Continental tires made from recycled PET bottles available across Europe

Continental tires with ContiRe.Tex-technology can now be ordered by dealers across Europe.

3DBio implants 3D-bioprinted ear in a first-in-human clinical trial

The 3D-bioprinted ear implant is grown from the patient’s own living cells.

Textile-based filter helps remove CO2 from flue gas emissions and air

New carbon capture system could help drive down the cost to help boost adoption.

Stretchable, waterproof fabric turns human motion into electricity

A piece of energy harvesting fabric can generate enough electricity to light up 100 LEDs.

Roads built with recycled rubber tires could last twice as long

Researchers discovered the perfect blend that is both UV resistant and withstands traffic loads.

Wood-based foam keeps buildings cooler, cuts energy bills

The new lightweight foam could reduce buildings' cooling energy needs by more than a third.

Fast, efficient fluorine-based desalination membrane to purify saltwater

Fluorous nanochannels work faster, require less pressure and less energy, and are a more effective filter.

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