Polymers

Microbes in cow stomach can break down plastic

Frontiers: Bacteria found in cow stomachs can be used to digest polyesters used in textiles, packaging, and compostable bags, according to a new study by the open access publisher Frontiers. Plastic is notoriously hard to break down, but microbial communities…

Eurovision Trophy 3D Printed from Recycled Plastic Showcases Sustainability

3DPrint.com: Organized by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the Eurovision Song Contest sees performers and artists compete each year from countries that are EBU members, including the Netherlands, France,…

Electric cars: Special dyes could prevent unnecessary motor replacements

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg: One day in the near future dyes in electric motors might indicate when cable insulation is becoming brittle and the motor needs replacing. Scientists at Martin Luther University…

Synthetic gelatin-like material mimics lobster underbelly’s stretch and strength

MIT News: A lobster’s underbelly is lined with a thin, translucent membrane that is both stretchy and surprisingly tough. This marine under-armor, as MIT engineers reported in 2019, is made…