Innovation
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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Latest Curiosities News
Technology
New bacterium converts battery waste into reusable material
An acidophilic bacterium extracts useful materials from spent batteries without toxic products or intensive industrial processes.
Innovation
New silver coating could increase safety of lithium batteries
Researchers design an ultrathin structure that prevents dendrite growth and improves loading efficiency.
Events
API 2025 Storage Tank Conference to address new challenges
The event will feature sessions on refrigerated and cryogenic tanks, including solutions for storing LNG, ammonia and alternative fuels.
Science
Technology to obtain drinking water won a Nobel Prize for a scientist
The invention is solar powered and designed to operate in regions with very low humidity.
Innovation
AIMPLAS promotes large-format additive manufacturing with sustainable materials
The integration of MAT3D-XL technology improves the stiffness and strength of printed parts, and also reduces thermal shrinkage.
Innovation
Hydrogel to be EPFL’s new 3D printing method
EPFL researchers achieved a breakthrough in 3D printing with hydrogels, creating metal and ceramic structures with unprecedented strength and density.
Science
Rocket test shows bacteria survive trips to space
This experiment confirms its feasibility as part of future life support systems for extended off-earth missions.
Technology
Czinger 21C breaks 5 records at 5 California tracks
The 3D printed hypercar covered 1600 km to break five consecutive lap records on Californian circuits.
Innovation
New process promises to recover rare earths cleanly and in seconds
Instant, waterless separation of critical elements in used magnets using Joule heating and chlorine gas.
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