Jun 18, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Plastic waste is a big problem for the environment, especially small plastics like bread clips that are hard to recycle or get rid of in the environment and could negatively affect living organisms. Various solutions have been suggested, including the utilization of biodegradable polymers for...
Now printing: seaweed-based, biodegradable actuators
Jun 17, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Traditionally, soft robots have been made using synthetic polymers, rubbers, and plastics. Such materials provide soft robots with long operational lives and stable structures, but may pose risks to the environment if lost or damaged during use. Researchers seek to minimize this risk by creating...