Less-Toxic Approach to Eliminate Microplastics in Drinking and Wastewater Developed Through Okra

CHEMISTRY 03.27.2022 04:20 AM

Microplastics are the new type of pollution found in water bodies that poses many risks to the environment and human health. See more about a new approach that could help eliminate the harmful objects from the water.

Novel Zentropy Theory May Help Address Long-Time Challenge in Materials Design, Researchers Show Us How

03.17.2022 08:50 AM

The long-time challenge in materials design may soon be solved through a theory of entropy called the Zentropy concept. Learn more about the theory here.

Electronic Tattoos: Wearable E-Skins Can Be Used for Prosthetics, Rehabilitation, Gaming, Among Others

03.07.2022 10:30 AM

The e-skin device researchers developed can be used for many purposes. Discover how it can make a competitive candidate for flexible and wearable health devices.

Magnet-Controlled Tiny Robots Offer Novel Way of Cleaning Chemical Pollutants From Water Resources

03.02.2022 05:21 AM

A team of international researchers proposes magnetic, tiny robots to remove chemical pollution from the water source. Read this article to learn more about these nanorobots.

Low-Cost Catalysis Introduced a New Study Showing How to Split Water Molecules Apart for Oxygen Production

02.28.2022 10:30 AM

A new type of catalyst material also called MHOF has been developed by MIT researchers. Find out how this new approach help with oxygen production.

Fluidic Device Makes Opposites Attract; How Incompatible Fluids Like Oil and Water Become Compatible

02.21.2022 11:19 AM

With the use of highly innovative fluidic flow approaches plausible in the Flinders VFD or vortex fluidic device, an Australian research team has capped off a decade of study to discover a technique to use "clean chemistry" to unravel the mystery of "mixing immiscibles."

Solar Powered Desalination Device Could Solve Drinking Water Crisis

02.15.2022 10:30 AM

Engineers from MIT have designed an efficinet desalination device that could solve the drinking water crisis for only $4.

Novel Catalyst Can Turn Carbon Dioxide Into Gasoline 1,000 Times More Efficiently Than Existing Methods

02.14.2022 10:30 AM

Captured carbon dioxide can now be converted into carbon-neutral fuels using only a novel catalyst by Stanford scientists to increase the production of long-chain hydrocarbons that is 1,000 times more efficient than current methods.

Non-Alcoholic Beer That Tastes Like the Real Deal Finally Discovered By Producing Molecules That Provide a Hoppy Flavor

02.12.2022 02:35 AM

Danish scientists engineered yeast that resembles the molecules from the hops that are responsible for the beer flavor but is non-alcoholic.

Carbon Capture Storage Powered By Hydrogen Extracts 99% CO2 At a Rate of 2 Liters Of Air Per Minute

02.07.2022 21:21 PM

A recent study developed a novel hydrogen-powered carbon capture approach that can extract 99 percent of CO2 straight from the natural air.

How Can Common Plastics Make People Fat? 11 Chemicals in Plastic Products Contribute to Weight Gain

01.27.2022 12:39 PM

Scientists found that plastics used in shampoo, yogurt, drink, and kitchen sponges contain chemicals that interfere with metabolism, contributing to weight gain.

Otters in England Contaminated With Toxic 'Forever Chemicals' of Pollutants in the River

01.26.2022 06:40 AM

Forever chemicals are contaminants that pose health risks to both humans and animals and now they are being detected in the otters in England, which suggests an abundance of chemical pollutants in the area.

Upcycled Reusable Adhesives Could Be the Toughest Material Known to Science

01.25.2022 09:30 AM

Scientists have reportedly been able to create an upcycled reusable adhesive that is also the toughest material known to science.

New Quantitative Method Detected More Plastic Particles in Salads Than Previously Thought

01.21.2022 12:36 PM

A new study revealed the uptake pathways of nano- and microplastics in edible plants and quantified the accumulation of plastic particles in plants that are served as salads.

Useless Plant Part Found as Effective Biomass Source for Creating Sustainable Materials

01.21.2022 12:14 PM

A new study was able to solve how lignins could be source of biomass to create cheap, high-quality, and sustainable products, decreasing the waste of the planet.