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Plant polymer transforms waste into sustainable plastics

A lignin and CO₂ based formulation removes toxics from polyurethane without loss of performance or processability.

Future engines will have to be able to adapt to a greater diversity of blends and fuels.

A vegetable film that degrades in 17 days could replace single-use plastic.

New geochemical tests detect trace precious metals in volcanic lavas from Hawaii.

By employing techniques that reduce resource consumption and minimize environmental impact, we are moving towards real solutions for fire safety.

LEAFF bioplastic has higher tensile strength than polyethylene and polypropylene, but degrades at room temperature.

The technology would make it possible to produce electricity and gold from fusion reactors without affecting energy efficiency.

This breakthrough opens up new avenues for developing optical switches, sensors and control components for communication and imaging systems.

Simulators provided by Leicester emulate the geometry and thermal performance of americium-241, using electric heaters.

According to the team, these results are due to the ability of nickel to facilitate the removal of oxygen from CO₂ intermediates.

Among its advances are the incorporation of on-site recycling of reagents and techniques that reduce CO2 emissions by 50%.

The remote monitoring of the operation will be carried out from the ITER facilities in Granadilla.