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InventWood secures key funding to scale up Superwood production
One cubic meter of Superwood can support more weight than a steel beam of the same size and is 10 times lighter.
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Scientists transform air humidity into drinking water using solar energy
The system converts ambient humidity into potable water using solar energy, even with only 30% humidity.
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Researchers create bio-inspired concrete that converts heat into electricity
The combination of mechanical strength, electrical performance and biomimetic design makes this concrete a viable option for future infrastructures.
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CSIC presents enzymatic technology to improve industrial production
By applying this technology, a decrease in the use of water and energy during the manufacture of industrial products has been verified.
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FAU engineers increase wood strength with eco-friendly nano-iron
The researchers integrated nanocrystalline iron into the wood to strengthen it without altering its structural behavior.
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Mesa ETP unveils its most durable fabric for aboveground storage tanks at NISTM 2025
Armor Fabric is the strongest fabric Mesa has ever developed, designed to last up to 20 years longer than conventional materials.
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Gauge Point Calibration showcased its 3D scanning technology for tank calibration at NISTM 2025 conference
GPC has replaced traditional water filling tests with virtual calibrations, making the need to use physical liquids to determine the capacity of a tank…
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The development of a “self-healing building material” could replace concrete
These types of materials have a potential impact on reducing CO₂ emissions and could improve construction in the future.
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Companies promote advanced recycling of rare earth elements from hard drives
The process developed by Western Digital and its partners allows for the recovery of up to 90% of rare earths from hard drives using…
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KAUST succeeds in producing more affordable carbon fiber from petroleum waste
The result was increased carbon yield after carbonization and a reduction in energy consumption.
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