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This ocean-safe putty was designed to help seed new coral reefs, offering a much-needed replacement for hardware store products.
Avocado tree waste used to make sustainable food packaging
A material derived from avocado pruning waste and bio-polyethylene combines high strength with biodegradability.
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Sunlight-activated floating photocatalysts offer accessible water purification, vital for remote regions and developing communities.
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Foldable and recyclable paper electronics
A conductive, cellulose-based nanopaper allows researchers to print paper electronics without needing expensive microfabrication techniques.
Drinking water disinfected in minutes by natural and abundant catalyst
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Peatlands are among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth but when damaged are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.
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