Polyurethane with shape memory change from foil to foam when heated
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane ...
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New mortar mix cuts building heat loss by 55%, uses recycled plastic, aerogel
The team created the mortar by replacing a portion of natural sand with a mixture of silica aerogel particles and shredded PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic. Silica aerogel is already ...
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Researchers 3D print high-performance, sustainable thermoelectric materials
Rapid, localized heat management is essential for electronic devices and could have applications ranging from wearable materials to burn treatment. While so-called thermoelectric materials convert ...