Scientists Create Ultra-Strong, Biodegradable Wood Straws to Replace Plastic. All-natural straws crafted from delignified wood and chitosan demonstrate superior strength and hydro-stability, paving the way for sustainable packaging.

13 hours ago · A research team led by Osaka University successfully synthesized an ultrathin vanadium dioxide (VO 2) film on a flexible substrate while preserving its electrical properties.. Vanadium dioxide is known for its ability to transition from …

17 hours ago · Kitano explained, “We have focused on tribarium silicate (Ba 3 SiO 5) for the synthesis of our novel catalyst due to its unique crystal structure and chemical properties, offering the potential to lower energy requirements and reduce operating conditions,” describing the initial step in their research. The research team created and …

13 hours ago · A research team from Boston University reported the development of a droplet microfluidic component library in a study published in Microsystems & Nanoengineering.The study introduces a rapid and cost-effective method for fabricating microfluidic devices, which is important for expanding access to high-throughput chemical and biological screening.

1 day ago · A recent study, published in Science Advances, by Case Western Reserve University researchers reveals that manufactured porous separation materials often fail to function as intended because their pores are blocked by excess polymer, leading to inefficiencies and higher costs. Using single-molecule microscopy, they found that molecules primarily diffuse and adsorb around the outer edges ...

Feb 12, 2025 · Materials science articles. Read the latest science articles discussing scientific development in the materials sector.

5 days ago · Autonomous Cars are Levelling Up – IDTechEx Explores Vehicle Autonomy. When the Society of Automotive Engineers released their definitions of varying levels of automation from level 0 to level 5, it became easier to define and distinguish between the many capabilities and advancements of autonomous vehicles.

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Feb 4, 2025 · A study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry C reports a collaboration between theoretical researchers at TU Wien (Vienna) and experimentalists at the University of Science and Technology Beijing. Using advanced computer simulations, the researchers analyzed the invar effect in detail and developed a pyrochlore magnet—an alloy with improved thermal expansion properties compared to ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Researchers have developed an aluminum-ion (Al-ion) battery that is cost-effective and environmentally sustainable, as reported in ACS Central Science. A porous salt produces a solid-state electrolyte that facilitates the smooth movement of aluminum ions, improving this …