A trilayer plasma-deposited coating that encapsules maize to protect against infection by the fungal pathogen Fusarium graminearum.
Earth and environment
Light Materials – Science and Technology: A Special Section in Advanced Engineering Materials
Advanced Engineering Materials presents a Special Section on “Light Materials – Science and Technology”, guest edited by Axel von Hehl et al. The Special Section comprises of 12 articles that highlight the recent progress made in the field of light-weighted materials.
Take the Air out of Tires
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Water Purification By the Book
Materials scientists who know their Dumas.
IKEA to Use Ocean Plastic in New Products
This autumn IKEA will introduce products made of recycled plastic in stores in Italy and Spain.
Cape Town’s Recent Water Crisis
The 2018 water crisis that drew the world’s attention was the worst on record, threatening 4 million people.
Hall of Fame Highlight: Thuc-Quyen Nguyen
Thuc-Quyen Nguyen on her research, inspiration, and advice to young scientists.
Southern Mesopotamia: Water and the Rise of Urbanism
Southern Mesopotamia, modern southern Iraq, was home to the world’s oldest cities and complex societies.
Shower of Power
Generating electricity from the rain.
Planning for Ecological Drought: Integrating Ecosystem Services and Vulnerability Assessment
As research recognizes the importance of ecological impacts of drought to natural and human communities, drought planning processes need to better incorporate ecological impacts.
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