Milk protein, clay used to make biodegradable foam plastic substitute
November 18th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 18 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new ultra-light biodegradable foam plastic material made from two unlikely ingredients: The protein in milk and ordinary clay.The new substance could be used in ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Coming soon: Styrofoam made from cow’s milk!
October 25th, 2010 - 12:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 25 (ANI): You could soon be drinking out of Styrofoam cups made of milk, for scientists at Case Western Reserve University have managed to create styrofoam packaging using a combination ... Read more...
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Scientists uncover ‘green’ way of decomposing BPA-containing plastic
July 29th, 2010 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 29 (ANI): BPA (bisphenol A) containing plastic is a huge environmental hazard but scientists have found an eco-friendly way of decomposing the plastic waste.Mukesh Doble and Trishul Artham pre-treated polycarbonate ... Read more...
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Replica of human collagen from tobacco plants could be a medical boon
June 11th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 11 (ANI): A scientist has succeeded in producing a replica of human collagen from tobacco plants - a feat that could have an enormous impact on the medicine industry.Commercial collagen ... Read more...
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Fungi shows promise in decomposing toxic plastic
May 13th, 2010 - 5:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 13 (IANS) Pretreating polycarbonate plastic, source of a huge ecological headache because of its bisphenol A (BPA) content, with the help of fungi may be the key to disposing of ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Indian boffins come up with ‘green’ way of decomposing BPA-containing plastic
May 13th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 13 (ANI): Fungi may provide an eco-friendly way of decomposing polycarbonate plastic waste containing bisphenol A ((BPA), two Indian scientists have suggested.Mukesh Doble and Trishul Artham say manufacturers produce about ... Read more...
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Green way of decomposing toxic plastic found
February 3rd, 2010 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) Research has found a 'green' way of disposing toxic plastic waste. Plastic used in screwdriver handles, eyeglass lenses, DVDs, and CDs, among other things, can be pretreated to ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Spider glue key to new bio-adhesives
December 23rd, 2009 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Scientists have solved a long-standing mystery about the glue that holds spider webs together.
The findings are an advance toward a new generation of bio-adhesives and glues - ... Read more...
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Spider web glue paves way for new biobased ‘green’ glues
October 22nd, 2009 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): A sticky substance in spider webs could lead to the development of a new generation of biobased adhesives and glues-"green" glues- that could replace some petroleum-based products for ... Read more...
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Durable green fabrics from agri-wastes, chicken feather in offing
January 17th, 2009 - 1:47 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 17 (IANS) How would you like to snuggle up in a warm, cozy pullover made of chicken feathers or jeans fashioned from wheat - fabrics that are green and eco-friendly?Researchers ... Read more...
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Soon, chicken feather suits and dresses to adorn your wardrobe
January 12th, 2009 - 7:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 12 (ANI): Ever thought of wearing warm, cozy sweats made of chicken feathers or jeans made of wheat? Well, get ready to make some room in your wardrobe for ... Read more...
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