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The new epoxy resin is flame retardant due to its phosphorus content, as seen on this burn test of an untreated MDF sample (left) compared to a sample coated in the new polymer

New epoxy resin is recyclable and flame retardant

India unveils world’s first 3D-printed post office

BRAINSTORM project will develop nano-magnets for neuromodulation

Green transition mineral demands under scrutiny

ABB to help Northvolt electrify battery recycling

Lancaster heads up £7m QMol materials project

The global fashion industry uses more energy than both aviation and shipping combined

£6m investment package to help UK fashion sector become more sustainable

Element strengthens additive position with GKN Aerospace Sweden approval

Professor Ben Whiteside examines the microscopic 'ladder' design of butterfly wings, the shape of which actively discourages the growth of bacteria

Butterfly wings inspire anti-bacterial surfaces

Astronaut Stephen Bowen works with the BioFabrication Facility aboard the ISS

ISS dust found to be highly contaminated with chemicals

Close-up of Synhelion’s receiver delivering the high-temperature solar process heat beyond 1500°C.

Synhelion claims clinker milestone for solar cement

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