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A Bengaluru company is transforming millions of tonnes of burned agricultural waste into sustainable materials that replace petroleum-based chemicals. Founded by ex-Tesla engineers, altM is proving India can lead global green manufacturing.
Scientists created a waterproof material from discarded shrimp shells that actually becomes 50% stronger when immersed in water. This breakthrough could finally give us a sustainable plastic replacement that thrives in the environment instead of polluting it.
Scientists are using AI and automated labs to slash the time it takes to develop crucial materials for solar panels, electric vehicles, and clean energy tech. These tiny interface materials could make climate solutions more durable and affordable.
Researchers at CU Boulder have developed a revolutionary material made from staple-shaped particles that can lock together into strong structures, then instantly fall apart with simple vibrations. The breakthrough could transform how we build and recycle everything from bridges to robots.
Researchers at UAE University have transformed date palm waste into sustainable leather, building materials, and even medicine. Their innovation program has produced 20 patents and over 200 scientific papers since 2020.
Researchers at Aarhus University have discovered how to transform discarded plastic into a material that pulls carbon dioxide from the air. The breakthrough could tackle two environmental problems at once while making carbon capture more sustainable.
Major menswear brands are proving that looking good and protecting the planet can go hand in hand. From recycled materials to carbon-neutral goals, these companies are making sustainable shopping easier than ever.
South Korea just launched an ambitious project to turn old tires into new ones, with a goal of creating next-generation tires made from 85% sustainable materials while cutting carbon emissions in half. Eleven organizations are joining forces to prove the circular economy can work at scale.
Engineers created a fiber composite that heals internal cracks over 1,000 times, potentially extending airplane, car, and wind turbine parts from decades of use to centuries. The breakthrough tackles a structural problem that's plagued lightweight materials since the 1930s.
Researchers created a composite material that can repair itself over 1,000 times, potentially lasting centuries instead of decades. The breakthrough could transform everything from wind turbines to spacecraft.
Engineers just created a composite material that can repair internal cracks more than 1,000 times, potentially keeping airplane parts and wind turbine blades in service for centuries instead of decades. The breakthrough could slash industrial waste from sectors trying to go green.
Engineers created a construction material that removes carbon from the air while curing in hours, not weeks. It could replace concrete and slash 8% of global emissions.
Researchers at Hiroshima University just cracked a decades-old manufacturing problem by successfully 3D printing tungsten carbide, one of the toughest materials used in industry. The breakthrough could slash waste and costs while making industrial tools more accessible worldwide.
Canadian researchers have discovered how to make powerful eco-friendly materials using light instead of heat, slashing energy use and boosting performance by 50%. The breakthrough could transform how we capture carbon and produce clean hydrogen.
Scientists in Japan discovered a common industrial material that efficiently converts wasted energy into usable power, potentially revolutionizing how we recover the massive amounts of heat lost in factories and engines. This breakthrough could help power everything from remote sensors to entire facilities using energy that currently disappears into thin air.
Scientists just solved the biggest bottleneck in materials discovery with an AI that suggests how to actually make breakthrough materials in minutes instead of months. The model already helped create a new heat-resistant material that could improve everything from catalysts to clean energy.
Researchers at King's College London discovered that protein from wool can regrow bone better than current medical materials. The breakthrough could make bone repair cheaper, more effective, and more sustainable.
A cement company is transforming a former coal power plant in the UK into a facility that converts waste ash into sustainable construction materials. The move could help the building industry slash emissions while giving new life to an industrial site.
Scientists turned ordinary rice into a breakthrough material that automatically stiffens or softens based on how fast it's hit. The discovery could lead to safer robots and protective gear that adapts on its own.
Scientists at MIT created an AI tool that suggests recipes for making new materials in under a minute, solving the biggest bottleneck in materials discovery. The team has already used it to create a promising new material with improved heat resistance.
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