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LAHB: New bioplastic can lose 80% of its mass after 13 months

Researchers have demonstrated a new eco-friendly plastic that decomposes in deep ocean conditions. In a deep-sea experiment, the microbially synthesized poly(d-lactate-co-3-hydroxybutyrate) (LAHB) biodegraded, while conventional ...

Solvent selection tool boosts thermoelectric devices

Organic thermoelectric devices (OTEs) convert waste heat into useful electric power, but they are not yet efficient enough for practical use. KAUST researchers have now developed a tool that predicts the best solvent to use ...

Muscle-like gel polymer gets stronger with a new recipe

A new recipe, or design guidelines, for a self-strengthening muscle-like hydrogel has been developed through strategic integration of computational, information, and experimental research. The resulting gel exhibits rapid ...

Developing compostable, single-use tableware

Many single-use plastic products have been banned in the EU since July 3, 2021, so they can no longer be produced or marketed. However, more eco-friendly reusable solutions are not a feasible alternative for all areas of ...

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