Sony uses shredded paper as a bio-battery power source
At the moment, the rechargeable batteries we rely on in our gadgets don’t contain the most environmentally-friendly materials, and aren’t the type of thing anyone should be throwing away. They should...
View ArticleMitsubishi creates transparent paper using regular paper pulp
Paper is typically formed by using the moist fibers of cellulose pulp derived from wood. The end result when pressed together and dried is a sheet of white paper, or a range of […]
View ArticleResearchers find method of making food from not-food
Cellulose is an organic polysaccharide — a sugar. It is the main component of plant cell walls, which makes it the most common carbohydrate on the planet. It is sadly non-digestible by humans. […]
View ArticleWood-based computer chips could power the flexible computing revolution
To enable the future of flexible electronics, researchers are looking to a surprisingly low-tech raw material. It’s one that’s been used by humans for thousands of years: wood. A team that’s been...
View ArticleCellulose paper could be strong enough to replace metal
Engineers from the University of Maryland have found a way to build a stronger and tougher paper that could one day replace metal, and smaller fibers may hold the key. For a long […]
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