October 1, 2024Caviar-Inspired E-Skin Transforms Health MonitoringResearchers from the University of Sussex have developed a revolutionary bioelectronic skin (e-skin) that promises to reshape the future of health monitoring. Read more
August 2, 2024Melanin Upcycling – From Pigment to PolymersMelanin upcycling offers an innovative and eco-friendly approach to developing sustainable materials. By transforming melanin decomposition products, researchers have created novel polymeric materials with a wide range of applications. Read more
July 29, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Create and Deliver a Staff Training CourseA policy and Sustainability Management Program are not really useful unless the employees know about them and can take action to meet the targets. The employees can only do this if they know the targets and the progress towards the targets. Read more
July 24, 2024Cleaner Latex, Safer Planet: Ammonia-Free SolutionsThe rubber industry employs ammonia to preserve latex by preventing bacterial growth and stabilizing particles. However, ammonia poses significant health risks, including severe skin burns, eye damage, and respiratory issues. Read more
July 8, 2024Bio-Based Polyurethane for Anti-Smudge ApplicationsResearchers utilized hyperbranched polyols derived from castor oil as advanced cross-linking agents to develop high-performance bio-based polyurethane anti-smudge coatings. Read more
June 25, 2024Harnessing Bio-based Materials in Solar CellsResearchers are exploring the use of bio-based materials to enhance the performance and sustainability of solar cells. Read more
June 18, 2024MXene Hydrogels: A Plastics Industry BreakthroughMXene hydrogels are emerging as innovative materials with promising applications across various industries, including conductive plastic materials and packaging. Read more
June 17, 2024Upcycling Coffee Grounds: A Packaging AlternativeKaffeeform, a Berlin-based company, revolutionizes coffee packaging by transforming used coffee grounds into eco-friendly products, promoting sustainability and waste management. Read more
June 6, 2024Conductive Polymers in Supercapacitors: Innovations and ApplicationsConductive polymers (CPs) have emerged as a significant material in the development of supercapacitors due to their unique properties and potential applications in the market. Read more
June 5, 2024Roadway Pavements as Energy SourcesInnovative Roadway Pavements can fulfill multiple functions, including pavement condition monitoring, snow-melting, urban heat island effect (UHI) reduction, and self-healing. Read more
May 29, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Set up a Sustainability Management ProgramSustainability management is a continuing process that must become an integral part of the business operations. Sustainability management is not a single act but a process. Read more
May 29, 2024Strategies for Managing Solar Panel WasteThe difficulty in handling solar panel waste lies in managing the large amount of waste, retrieving valuable materials, and controlling toxic substances. Read more