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Fluorescent bacteria can detect microplastics in hours
This bacterium is commonly found in the environment and can naturally establish biofilms on plastic materials.
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Science goes one step further: bacteria create biodegradable alternative to PET
PDCA produced with bacteria could replace PET due to its improved efficiency, purity and physical properties.
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Cooperating drones in the air? See what this study says
Researchers compare the dynamics of drones to the interaction between a surgeon and a nurse during an operation.
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Countdown to WGC BREF compliance in the chemicals sector begins
The clock is ticking towards December 2026 and chemical plants must accelerate their plans to meet WGC BREF requirements.
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MIT researchers develop lightweight polymer film that prevents corrosion
Because it is nearly impervious to gases, the polymer coating developed by MIT engineers could be used to protect solar panels, machinery, infrastructure and more.
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Researchers succeed in separating hydrogen from CO2 with polyamine membranes
This material is highly stable under extreme conditions and has the ability to self-repair.
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AIMPLAS reinforces the safety of bio-based materials with in vitro bioassays
AIMPLAS applies in vitro bioassays to detect risks in bio-based materials whose complexity prevents a complete chemical characterization.
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CHARPLAST brings together specialists to discuss advances in plastics characterization
Visits by specialists to the technical facilities and the exhibition area strengthened the transfer of knowledge and the generation of professional collaboration networks.
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Scientists succeed in transforming plastic waste into high-performance catalysts
XAS spectroscopy confirmed that the metals recycled from the plastic act as individual atoms, improving their catalytic efficiency.
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Magnetic materials developed that convert waste into clean water
The flax-based material removed up to 95% of the pentachlorophenol and was reused for six cycles without loss of efficacy or iron leakage.
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Scientists discover bacteria capable of generating renewable natural gas
The bacteria keep their production process active even when ammonia levels are high.
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New bacterium converts battery waste into reusable material
An acidophilic bacterium extracts useful materials from spent batteries without toxic products or intensive industrial processes.