Category: Chemicals & Materials

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Charged polymers: A sticky solution for our pesticide problem

– A team of MIT researchers have developed an innovative additive-based approach to make pesticides “stickier”,...
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The latest in biomimicry and hydrogel innovations

– Biomimicry encompasses the study of nature and natural phenomena to understand their underlying mechanisms and...
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Six energy storage companies to watch out for in 2018

– Earlier this year, Tesla made news for unveiling the world’s biggest lithium-ion battery grid in...
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Kirigami adhesives: from medical bandages to wearable electronics

– Researchers at MIT have developed a kirigami-inspired adhesive film designed to stick to highly deformable...
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Mass-producing graphene sheets: A “roll-to-roll” manufacturing process

– A new breakthrough at MIT enables researchers to continuously mass-produce high-quality graphene sheets for membrane...
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The latest advancements and trends in biobased plastics

– The biobased plastics industry is booming with an annual growth rate of about 30%. Here, we explain...
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Meet the Inventor of the Nuclear Waste-Powered Diamond Battery

– In December, we reported on the “diamond battery“, an artificial diamond that can convert gamma...
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Microplastics in bottled water: There is a problem but what’s the solution?

– The World Health Organization (WHO) launches a review after microplastics have been found in over...
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The latest innovation in wood-based materials: Wood stronger than titanium!

– More and more products nowadays are made from renewable sources such as trees. From jeans...
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Highly likely pesticide ban in EU could sting agrochemical companies

– EU’s Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluations support that most applications of neonicotinoid insecticides represent a...
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2018 Oscars Best Designer: NASA!

– The Oscars are one of the most anticipated (if not the most anticipated) events in...
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Nanocellulose: Nano in size, tremendous in strength and endless in applications

– This article is one of two articles that will cover the potential applications of nanocellulose...
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Infographic: How bio-inspired materials are revolutionizing industry

– Nature serves as one of life’s most creative and innovative scientists, and can sometimes provide...
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PreScouter Journal 2017 Roundup & 10 Most Read Articles

– It has been quite a year for the PreScouter Journal. Thanks to our great team...
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How 3D printing is revolutionizing veterinary medicine

– 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is currently impacting several industries due to its...
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What bioinspired materials can be used to address water purification?

– Water accessible for human consumption is estimated to be about 0.007% of fresh water, which...
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What are the applications of additive manufacturing in space?

– Additive Manufacturing, essentially the industrial version of 3D printing, has been used for items such...
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What Is Lean Construction and Why Should You Care?

– The construction industry in America is in crisis. As an industry, it is struggling with...
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Conductive Graphene Aerogel

– Aerogel was invented in the 1930s, and developed for insulation applications. It is among the...
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Evolution of Robots: GelSight Sensors Enable Human-Like Touch

– Popular science fiction books and movies have long toyed with the idea of human-like robots....

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