Polymers
In a new study, researchers have developed a method of making gecko-inspired adhesive materials that is much more cost-effective than current methods
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'Artificial leaf' concept inspires Rice University research into solar-powered fuel production
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Study shows different types of plastics accumulating in different portions of the lake
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Texas A&M researchers have created a coating that can be applied to surfaces like conveyor belts and collection buckets
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Scientists have created a hydrogel that successfully cooled a cell phone battery while converting the excess heat into electricity
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Purdue University researchers created a technique to turn waste polyethylene terephthalate, one of the most recyclable polymers, into components of batteries
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By treating meat as a network of flexible polymers surrounded by flowing moisture, computer models can accurately predict how much it will shrink when cooked
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Researchers estimate that the plastic items could endure for anywhere between 100 and 1,300 years
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Researchers' work is expected to advance materials for neuromorphic computing and bio-inspired technologies
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The discovery of how a "beam" in human bone material handles a lifetime's worth of wear and tear could translate to better 3D-printed lightweight materials
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