The rational design and construction of noble metal-free electrocatalysts featuring high efficiency and low cost are important for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). A significant development in ...

The test standard is intended to generate tensile property data for controlling and specifying plastic materials, as well as for qualitative characterization and research and development. A universal ...

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Researchers have developed a new, loofah-like material that is fine enough to filter out viruses and bacteria from water, but strong enough to be used as a rigid construction material in devices.

The new polymer achieves impressive stiffness, up to 11 gigapascals, despite its low density of only 0.5 grams per cubic ...

Porous materials have a wide range of applications due to their capacity to act as filters, or lightweight structural ...

Researchers developed a sponge-like material with long, microscopic air pockets that uses sunlight and a simple plastic cover ...

Don't toss those mesh produce bags! Discover 16 clever ways to repurpose them around your home - from organizing to cleaning ...

While plastic seed trays are convenient and essential for many gardeners, they aren't sustainable. Find out if loofah sponges ...

A new analysis method for detecting bisphenols in environmental sources was tested using loofah sponges and solid-phase ...