Direct ink writing of high-resolution cellulose structures
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has a significant role in membrane production for water purification and bio-separation, with capacity to create new and cleverly designed structures.
News tagged with cellulose acetate
3-D printing with cellulose: World's most abundant polymer could rival petroleum-based plastics
For centuries, cellulose has formed the basis of the world's most abundantly printed-on material: paper. Now, thanks to new research at MIT, it may also become an abundant material to print with—potentially providing a ...
Materials Science
Mar 3, 2017
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Team uses cellulosic biofuels byproduct to increase ethanol yield
Scientists report in Nature Communications that they have engineered yeast to consume acetic acid, a previously unwanted byproduct of the process of converting plant leaves, stems and other tissues into biofuels. The innovation ...
Biotechnology
Oct 8, 2013
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Biodegradable sensor monitors levels of pesticides via direct contact with surface of fruit and vegetables
Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) and the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) in Brazil have developed a sustainable sensor that can be placed directly on the surface of a vegetable or fruit to detect the ...
Biotechnology
Feb 2, 2024
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Pioneering beyond-silicon technology via residue-free field effect transistors
A revolution in technology is on the horizon, and it's poised to change the devices that we use. Under the leadership of Professor Lee Young Hee, a team of researchers from the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics ...
Nanophysics
Sep 4, 2023
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Just add dendrimers, cellulose and graphene: New eco-friendly, long-lasting light-emitting electrochemical cell
In research that could lead to a new age in illumination, researchers from Japan and Germany have developed an eco-friendly light-emitting electrochemical cells using new molecules called dendrimers combined with biomass ...
Materials Science
Jul 7, 2023
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Your fork could someday be made of sugar and wood powders and degrade on-demand
Single-use hard plastics are pervasive: utensils, party decorations and food containers, to name a few examples. These items pile up in landfills, and many biodegradable versions stick around for months, requiring industrial ...
Materials Science
Apr 12, 2023
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Engineers develop a pill for long-term drug release
Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women's Hospital have designed a new type of pill that, once swallowed, can attach to the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and slowly release its contents. The tablet is engineered ...
Materials Science
Apr 6, 2016
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VTT developed an optical fiber made of cellulose
VTT researchers were able to transmit light in wood-based fibre. Optical fibre made of cellulose is best suited for sensors that benefit from the biodegradability of the material. In the future, optical cellulose fibre may ...
Materials Science
Dec 3, 2019
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