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Deconstructing epoxy resins with hot acetic acid has the potential to provide a scalable and affordable solution for recycling a material used in a range of high-value consumer products, according to new research published in Nature from the Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-hot-acetic-acid-enables-full.html Polymers Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:01:03 EDT news670075261 Researchers at Sichuan University have developed a new type of epoxy resin that not only offers enhanced fire retardancy but is also recyclable and degradable, making it an ideal candidate for high-strength adhesives in various industries. https://phys.org/news/2025-02-epoxy-resin-combines-safety-recyclability.html Polymers Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:14:03 EST news659034842 Empa researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring to composites in aerospace and railways. https://phys.org/news/2023-08-recycling-non-recyclable-epoxy-resin-resists.html Polymers Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:46:47 EDT news611920004 A luxury automobile is not really a place to look for something like sisal, hemp, or wood. Yet automakers have been using natural fibers for decades. Some high-end sedans and coupes use these in composite materials for interior door panels, for engine, interior and noise insulation, and internal engine covers, among other uses. https://phys.org/news/2020-07-plantains-carbon-nanotubes-cars.html Nanomaterials Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:28:40 EDT news515226516 A flame-retardant carbon-fiber-reinforced composite material has been developed. Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced that a research team from its Institute of Advanced Composite Materials, headed by Dr. Yong chae Jung used plant-originated tannic acid to develop a flame-retardant carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP), and also presented a method for its eco-friendly recycling. https://phys.org/news/2020-06-team-eco-friendly-flame-retardant-carbon-plastic.html Materials Science Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:21:01 EDT news512205656 Researchers from EPFL's Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites have developed a material that can easily heal after being damaged. This cutting-edge composite could be used in aircraft, wind turbines, cars and sports equipment. https://phys.org/news/2019-03-self-healing-composite.html Materials Science Wed, 06 Mar 2019 10:22:56 EST news471090168 Soon you may no longer have to worry about how long your dental repairs will last. A new dental reconstruction material developed in Sweden offers unprecedented improvements over existing acrylate-based fillers. Adapted from bone fracture glue research at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the material, which can be molded in a clinical setting, surpasses currently-used implant materials in key areas of stiffness, strength, biocompatibility and adhesion. https://phys.org/news/2018-11-super-strong-bio-compatible-material-broken.html Materials Science Tue, 06 Nov 2018 08:22:25 EST news460714940 Despite their small size and simple structure, carbon nanotubes—essentially sheets of graphene rolled up into straws—have all sorts of potentially useful properties. Still, while their promise looms large, how to fully realize that promise has proven to be something of a mystery. https://phys.org/news/2015-06-team-carbon-nanotubes-composite-materials.html Nanomaterials Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:38:39 EDT news354872307 MIT researchers have developed a lightweight structure whose tiny blocks can be snapped together much like the bricks of a child's construction toy. The new material, the researchers say, could revolutionize the assembly of airplanes, spacecraft, and even larger structures, such as dikes and levees. https://phys.org/news/2013-08-approach-big-small-interlocking-pieces.html Engineering Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:00:05 EDT news295786387 (Phys.org)—Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed new techniques for stretching carbon nanotubes (CNT) and using them to create carbon composites that can be used as stronger, lighter materials in everything from airplanes to bicycles. https://phys.org/news/2012-10-techniques-carbon-nanotubes-stronger-composites.html Nanomaterials Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:36:12 EDT news269519766 The use of composite materials is rapidly entering into the automotive industry thanks to a technique developed by the EPFL spin-off EELCEE. This technique promises lighter cars that burn less fuel and, consequently, emit less CO2. https://phys.org/news/2012-06-composite-materials-greener-cars.html Engineering Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:37:24 EDT news258788234 Japanese researchers have developed a low cost and efficient method for producing electrically conducting composites based on electrostatic adsorption of CNTs onto resin and ceramic particles for applications including enzymes and cosmetics. https://phys.org/news/2011-09-carbon-nanotube-composites-enzymes-cosmetics.html Nanomaterials Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:52:13 EDT news234521509 Taking their cue from biological circulatory systems, University of Illinois researchers have developed vascularized structural composites, creating materials that are lightweight and strong with potential for self-healing, self-cooling, metamaterials and more. https://phys.org/news/2011-07-vascular-composites-enable-dynamic-materials.html Materials Science Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:46:52 EDT news230899583 (PhysOrg.com) -- It's every violinmaker's dream to produce an instrument to rival the sound of a Stradivarius but now researchers at The University of Nottingham are trying to do just that… using acoustic physics and carbon fibre engineering. https://phys.org/news/2009-09-carbon-stradivarius.html Materials Science Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:17:57 EDT news171897397 Tooth-colored fillings may be more attractive than silver ones, but the bonds between the white filling and the tooth quickly age and degrade. A Medical College of Georgia researcher hopes a new nanotechnology technique will extend the fillings' longevity. https://phys.org/news/2009-07-nanotechnology-longevity-dental.html Nanomaterials Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:20:01 EDT news165675697