Tag: sustainable materials
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Cheap Electrode Materials Promise Affordable Sodium-Ion Batteries with Lavender-Derived Hard Carbon
Reimagining Sodium-Ion Batteries with Inexpensive Materials As the race for cheaper, more sustainable energy storage intensifies, researchers are turning to sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) as a practical alternative to lithium-ion systems. A recent development highlights a compelling approach: pairing a low-cost P2-type cathode, Na0.67Mn0.33Ni0.33Fe0.33O2, with a hard carbon anode derived from lavender flowers. This combination aims…
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Repurposing Old Tyres to Strengthen NT Roads: A CDU Breakthrough
Innovating Under Heat: The CDU Road Research Initiative The Northern Territory’s harsh climate—intense heat, heavy rainfall, and sandy soils—puts road longevity under constant strain. Charles Darwin University researchers are exploring whether repurposed old tyres can be engineered into a road construction material that stands up to these conditions better than traditional mixes. The project, driven…
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Game On: How On Running Is Using Hi-Tech and Bold Spirit to Challenge Nike and Adidas
Game On: A Swiss challenger embraces hi-tech and chutzpah In the crowded world of sport footwear, a Swiss upstart is turning heads with a blend of cutting-edge technology, bold storytelling, and a fearless willingness to disrupt. On Running, the Zurich-based brand known for its cloud-like cushioning, is stepping beyond conventional sneaker design into a new…
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Peas, Plastics, and AI: Cambridge Science Park Leads a Green Tech Revolution
Peas, Plastics, and a Greener Future Cambridge Science Park is at the forefront of a new wave of biotech-enabled manufacturing, where everyday crops meet cutting-edge robotics. Researchers and engineers are collaborating to turn humble peas into high‑performance bioplastics, a development that could reduce reliance on fossil fuels and slash plastic waste. As global industries push…
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Pea-powered plastics and AI robots: Cambridge Science Park’s new industrial wave
Cambridge Science Park nudges forward with pea-based plastics and AI robotics When AstraZeneca paused plans to invest £200 million in Cambridge last year, the news stirred questions about the region’s research vitality and its ability to attract big-ticket funding. Yet the Cambridge Science Park has continued to evolve, diversifying beyond traditional biotech labs toward a…
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Cambridge Science Park: From Pea Plastics to AI Robots Transforming Biotech
Innovation at Cambridge Science Park: A Hub for Green Plastics and AI-Driven Biotech Cambridge Science Park has long been synonymous with cutting-edge biotech and high-tech collaboration. In recent developments, the campus is spotlighting two disruptive trends: plastics derived from peas and autonomous AI robots that streamline research and manufacturing. These advances come as the science…
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How Recyclable Plastics Innovations Can Transform the Economy
Unlocking a Circular Plastics Economy Across the globe, researchers are reimagining plastics not as disposable waste but as a valuable resource. At the forefront of this shift is the idea that recyclable plastics innovations—ranging from advanced polymer chemistries to modular recycling methods—can close the loop on plastic waste while driving clean energy solutions. A Nigerian-born…
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George Street Plaza & Community Building by Adjaye Associates: A Model for Urban Public Space
Overview: A Modern Public Space Emerges on George Street In 2023, Adjaye Associates delivered a significant addition to the urban fabric with the George Street Plaza & Community Building. Designed as a versatile public arena, the 1200 m² project merges a plaza with a community center to serve as a hub for civic life. The…
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Poplar Trees Engineered to Produce Industrial Chemical
Scientists Turn to Trees for Sustainable Chemistry In a landmark study, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated that poplar trees can be genetically engineered to synthesize a pivotal industrial chemical. The achievement adds a new dimension to sustainable materials research, showing how long-lived plants might serve as living factories for…
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Researchers Turn Poplar Trees into Mini Factories for Biodegradable Plastics
Scientists Equip Trees to Build Tomorrow’s Plastics Researchers from Brookhaven National Laboratory, under the U.S. Department of Energy, have taken a bold step toward sustainable manufacturing by engineering poplar trees to produce key chemicals used to make biodegradable plastics. The work, conducted in controlled environments and field trials, aims to convert long cycles of conventional…