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sustainable materials
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Homes need more renewable energy tech – here’s how to make sure retrofits avoid creating e‑waste
Ana Rute Costa, Lancaster University; Moses Itanola, Ulster University, and Philip Griffiths, Ulster University The UK has some…
July 24, 2026
New ‘smart’ plastic heals itself, remembers its shape
Researchers have unveiled a self-healing, shape-shifting smart plastic composite that is stronger than steel, offering a glimpse into the future of durable and sustainable materials for the aerospace and automotive industries.
September 5, 2025
Iron nanoparticles can help treat contaminated water – our team of scientists created them out of expired supplements
Scientists used pharmaceutical waste to create a new material with interesting properties. Mitrija/iStock via Getty Images Ahmed Ibrahim…
August 11, 2025
New coating mimics PFAS with less ‘forever chemical’ risk
Engineers have developed a safer nonstick material using "nanoscale fletching," a breakthrough that drastically reduces reliance on harmful 'forever chemicals.'
August 11, 2025
Greener nanomaterials could transform how our everyday stuff is made
Silica nanomaterial could help advance medicines and improve controlled drug release. Love Employee/Shutterstock Amber Keegan, University of Sheffield…
October 15, 2024
