Old Tyres Turned Phosphorus Magnets Could Feed Crops and Clean Wastewater
Researchers converted waste tyre biochar using hydrogen peroxide to create a material that removes 99% of phosphorus from wastewater.
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Waste red mud and ore tailings transform carbon-fiber geopolymers
Researchers created carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites using red mud and ore tailings, achieving electromagnetic shielding effectiveness up to 33.5 decibels in the X-band frequency range.
Lollipop-shaped sensor measures acetaminophen in saliva in under two minutes
Researchers have developed Lollylab, a lollipop-shaped device that measures acetaminophen levels in saliva in under two minutes using a graphene sensor, offering a noninvasive testing method.
Plant-derived coating enhances MXene's ability to clean drug-laden wastewater
Researchers at Khalifa University have developed hybrid membranes using gallic acid-functionalized MXene, achieving over 95% rejection of dyes and pharmaceuticals in wastewater treatment tests.
Park City tests biochar method for fuels work on Thaynes Canyon open space
Park City is piloting biochar production in Thaynes Canyon to reduce wildfire risks and improve soil health. The project covers 200 acres and aims to enhance water retention.
EU-funded robot uses magnets to steer graphene implants into the brain
Researchers in the EU-funded MINIGRAPH project developed a magnetic robot to implant graphene electrodes in the brain along curved paths.
Invasive plant waste turned into high-performance fluoride water
Researchers at Northeast Normal University developed a nano-magnesium oxide modified pyro-hydrochar from Rhus typhina biomass, achieving a fluoride adsorption capacity of 469.64 mg/g, outperforming other magnesium oxide adsorbents.
Banana peels become catalysts to enhance bio-oil from sewage sludge
Researchers in Qatar discovered that non-activated biochar from banana peels increased biocrude yield from sewage sludge to 37.88%, thanks to its high potassium content.
New nanocarbon compound shows promising anti-cancer activity
Researchers at BEMMS, in collaboration with ICMR-NARFBR, developed a nanocarbon compound showing up to 90% effectiveness in destroying breast cancer tumor tissue in preclinical mouse studies.
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