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Carbon-14 diamond battery could work ‘forever’

Plastics treaty talks end without agreement

A thermal storage model has been developed allowing the prediction of energy storage at a 30-minute frequency

Phase change materials promise boost for decarbonised heat

An NMC532 cathode produced using Altilium’s recycled materials could be up to 74 per cent lower in climate change impact compared to using primary mined materials from a Chinese supply chain

UK first for lithium-ion battery waste

NbR can be used by plastics manufacturers with little or no extra cost

Natural biodegradable resin launched for plastics industry

The clear test at left indicates a negative result, while the red colour in the test at right indicates a positive result

Lab-free biogel test detects bacteria in multiple fluids

Meta AI helps build experimental catalyst database

The team used a scanning electron microscope, scanning the mat with a focused beam of electrons and creating an image based on the pattern of electrons that are deflected or knocked-off. Each individual strand is too narrow to be clearly captured by any form of visible light camera or microscope

World’s thinnest spaghetti shows therapeutic promise

IEA report shows how recycling can bolster critical minerals

Igus celebrates 60th anniversary with plastic bike odyssey

Researchers holding 3D printed PA-blood constructs.

3D-printed regenerative blood products boost healing

Made from medical-grade resorbable biomaterial using 3D printing the Matisse tissue-regrowing implant offers a new method for breast reconstruction

3D printing a breast reconstruction revolution