Hackaday Links: March 24, 2024
Way to rub it in, guys. As it turns out, due to family and work obligations we won’t be able to see the next Great American Eclipse, at least not …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: March 24, 2024
Tag Archives: Polymer
“First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics” has been tested
Even when it’s ground into microparticles, 97% of an algae-based plastic biodegrades in compost and water in under seven months, a new study has reported. The researchers hope their plastic will eventually replace existing petroleum-based ones, which h… Continue reading “First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics” has been tested
Shape-memory hair product keeps curls curly even in 80% humidity
Researchers have developed a product that reduces hair’s moisture-absorbing tendencies, maintaining frizz-free curls for at least six hours in high-humidity environments and even allowing them to bounce back thanks to its shape-memory properties.Contin… Continue reading Shape-memory hair product keeps curls curly even in 80% humidity
Slippery coating keeps bacteria from hanging out in toilet bowls
It was just this August that we heard about a super-slippery 3D-printed toilet bowl, which bacteria slide right off of. Well, if you want that same sort of functionality in your existing toilet, a special coating may do the trick.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Slippery coating keeps bacteria from hanging out in toilet bowls
Self-healing concrete patches up cracks with dormant bacteria
Concrete may seem strong and permanent, but it can be surprisingly vulnerable to the elements. Now researchers at Drexel University have demonstrated a type of self-healing concrete embedded with “BioFibers” that use bacteria to patch up cracks as they… Continue reading Self-healing concrete patches up cracks with dormant bacteria
Inkbit tech 3D-prints complex multi-material items in a single session
3D printing single objects out of different materials can be difficult, if those materials cure at different rates. The new Inkbit system addresses that problem, and has been used to print a highly complex functional robotic hand … in just one print jo… Continue reading Inkbit tech 3D-prints complex multi-material items in a single session
A simple switch of tape could keep batteries from self-discharging
It never fails … you go to use a device that should be fully charged, but its battery has gone flat over time. Such may soon no longer be the case, however, if battery manufacturers simply start using a different type of adhesive tape.Continue ReadingC… Continue reading A simple switch of tape could keep batteries from self-discharging
Game-changing molecule makes polymers more metal-like to up durability
Researchers have developed a molecule that, when added to a polymer, increases the material’s durability by making it more like metal in terms of its ability to withstand temperature fluctuations. They say it could increase the durability of everything… Continue reading Game-changing molecule makes polymers more metal-like to up durability
Advanced microparticles may make missed meds a thing of the past
Taking prescription medications in the right dose at the right time can directly impact a patient’s health. Conversely, missing medications or not taking them as required can have costly results. Bioengineers at Rice University may have the solution to… Continue reading Advanced microparticles may make missed meds a thing of the past
Origami-inspired technique used to created folded glass objects
Most three-dimensional glass objects are produced via either a molding, blowing or perhaps even 3D-printing process. Chinese scientists, however, have devised a technique of folding such items into shape – and it has some key advantages over other meth… Continue reading Origami-inspired technique used to created folded glass objects