Hackaday Links: May 19, 2024
If there was one question we heard most often this week, it was “Did you see it?” With “it” referring to the stunning display of aurora borealis — and australis, …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: May 19, 2024
Tag Archives: Rubber
reTyre claims its rubber-free tires are 100% recyclable – and longer-lasting
Because they’re made of vulcanized rubber, old tires can’t simply be melted down and used to make new tires. Such is reportedly not the case, however, with new rubber-free tires made from eco-friendly elastomers.Continue ReadingCategory: Environment, S… Continue reading reTyre claims its rubber-free tires are 100% recyclable – and longer-lasting
Rubber-bodied Bumper Pedals are made to spare cyclists’ shins
For many bicycle commuters, painful shin scrapes caused by pedal strikes are just an unavoidable part of cycling. They might not have to be, however, if the designers of the rubber-bodied Bumper Pedals have anything to say about it.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Rubber-bodied Bumper Pedals are made to spare cyclists’ shins
Bicycle Inner Tube Becomes Rugged Pencil Case
If you’re a cyclist that lives in an area with poorly-maintained infrastructure, you’ll likely have plenty of punctured inner tubes begging for reuse. Consider crafting them into a rugged, hard-wearing …read more Continue reading Bicycle Inner Tube Becomes Rugged Pencil Case
Bicycle Inner Tube Becomes Rugged Pencil Case
If you’re a cyclist that lives in an area with poorly-maintained infrastructure, you’ll likely have plenty of punctured inner tubes begging for reuse. Consider crafting them into a rugged, hard-wearing …read more Continue reading Bicycle Inner Tube Becomes Rugged Pencil Case
Recycled tires make for roads that last twice as long in hot sunshine
Roads always seem to be in need of repair, but changing up the recipe could help them last longer. Researchers in Australia have now shown yet another advantage of adding rubber from old tires to asphalt – extra Sun protection that could help roads las… Continue reading Recycled tires make for roads that last twice as long in hot sunshine
Rubbery electrolyte makes for longer-lasting, safer EV batteries
Famously an insulator, rubber might not seem like a great candidate for an electrolyte material in a battery, but researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new rubbery material with a high conductivity. This elastomer electrolyte could make for safe… Continue reading Rubbery electrolyte makes for longer-lasting, safer EV batteries
Where the Rubber Meets the Computer
If you ever get a chance to go to Leiden, take it. It is a beautiful little city that hides some high-power university research. It also boasts the world’s first …read more Continue reading Where the Rubber Meets the Computer
“Bubble casting” tech used to create soft actuators for soft robots
Although soft-bodied robots show great promise for tasks such as squeezing through tight spaces, it’s a bit counterproductive if their soft appendages are moved by hard actuators. A new technology addresses that problem, via the use of “fancy balloons…. Continue reading “Bubble casting” tech used to create soft actuators for soft robots
Graphene made from old tires helps strengthen concrete
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new process to convert old tires into graphene, which can then be used to make concrete. Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but the team says the resulting concrete is substantially stronger.Co… Continue reading Graphene made from old tires helps strengthen concrete