Sustainability | designnews.com

Drive to Make Pouch Packaging Recyclable: An ExxonMobil Case Study

Jul 01, 2020

Solutions to technical challenges in making laminated flexible packaging recyclable are possible — here’s a detailed example of a vendor collaboration in India.

New Polymer Glass Eyed for Fuel Cells

Jun 30, 2020

Solid-material membranes developed by researchers in Japan potentially can perform as efficiently as liquid-based counterparts.

It’s No Longer Raining Cats and Dogs — It’s Raining Plastic

Jun 29, 2020

On the heels of a new study on the presence of microplastics in the environment, plastic is getting a lot of attention in the media . . . again.

Solvent-free Compounding of Nanocellulose into Polymers May Reduce Manufacturing Costs

Jun 25, 2020

A new technique for adding nanocellulose to polymers that minimizes the use of solvents could reduce costs for manufacturers.

New Plastic Could Reduce Ocean Pollution

Jun 20, 2020

Researchers at Cornell developed a novel polymer for the commercial fishing industry to reduce marine pollution.

Sustainable Energy Future Looks Bright

Jun 09, 2020

A new compound using an earth-abundant material could replace precious metals in solar panels and smartphone screens.

Optimizing Thermoelectric Energy Generation

May 19, 2020

Scientists from Osaka University focus on contact resistance rather than materials in thin-film device that could one day power IoT sensors.

Organic Proton Battery can be Charged in Seconds

May 13, 2020

Researchers envision the device can one day be a sustainable option to lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers Use Fish Scales for More Sustainable Printed Electronics

Apr 29, 2020

A team in China developed new flexible electronic displays made of a sustainable material that can biodegrade.

Earth Smiles at Electronics Made from Wood and Silk

Apr 22, 2020

Making electronic chips from wood and silk is very green, yet challenges remain.

Renewables/Sustainability