Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose into high-strength, multifunctional materials. Using a spinning ...

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A natural, superabsorbent material developed at the University of Waterloo could dramatically reduce the environmental impact ...

UK's transition to a green economy is being undermined by a "language barrier", as consumers struggle to understand technical ...

In this article, we define biodegradability and its significance, its benefits and disadvantages, standards, challenges, and outlook on biodegradable nanomaterials ...

We've seen fungi being used to create useful new materials for construction, fire-retardant building insulation, and even 3D-printed batteries. One of the researchers behind that last doozy, Dr.

We've all been there. Standing in the store aisle, reaching for the product with the little green leaf on the package, ...