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MIT and Duke researchers used AI to discover new molecules that make plastics up to four times tougher, offering a pathway to longer-lasting, more sustainable materials.
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking, eco-friendly method for chemically recycling bio-based thermosetting epoxy composites. Using mild temperatures and a simple acetic acid–hydrogen peroxide solution, the process selectively breaks C–N bonds to recover both high-quality carbon fibers and reusable epoxy oligomers. This innovation offers a scalable, sustainable path to closed-loop composite manufacturing.
A new pressure-sensitive adhesive could reshape the future of foldable displays. It cleanly detaches with UV light, breaks down into safe molecules, and can be chemically recycled—offering a real step forward in sustainable electronics.
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