As population growth is expected to continue, with an increase to roughly 9.7 billion people by 2050, the global demand for clean and safe water will grow with it. Contaminated water poses are seriou...
A water-carrying membrane inside bamboo that enables it to be the fastest growing plant in the world has inspired a QUT research team to develop more efficient electrodes for batteries that could allo...
It comes as no surprise, but we have a lot to learn from nature, especially when it comes to making powerful, water-proof adhesives — ever tried to chip a mussel off a seawall or a barnacle off the bo...
Inspired by the color-changing skin of cuttlefish, octopuses and squids, Rutgers engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that changes shape when exposed to light, becomes “artificial muscle” and...
Medical device company will pursue development of strong, biocompatible adhesive that could replace sutures and dental membranes....