Tag: biomaterials
UNSW explores wastewater algae for new manufacturing materials
UNSW Sydney researchers are investigating whether algae biomass generated during wastewater treatment could be converted into a natural binder for manufacturing, with discarded textiles among the materials being tested.
Honeybee silk research targets smarter wound dressings
Researchers from CSIRO and Adelaide University are investigating engineered honeybee silk as a potential material for a new generation of smart wound dressings.
Revolutionary 3D printing technique creates elastic, durable biomaterials
A team from CU Boulder and the University of Pennsylvania has developed a 3D printing method to create materials that are elastic for heartbeats, tough for joints, and customisable for patient-specific needs.
World wide web: global database of spider silk to aid development of biomaterials
Now a new global study that has catalogued web silk properties of almost 1100 spiders hopes to provide a launchpad for the design of future biomaterials that emulate this wonder of nature.
Seaweed to provide the crucial ingredient for 3D printing BioPen
Researchers from the University of Wollongong are farming and processing seaweeds from the Shoalhaven area as part of the project aimed at producing cell...
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