Materials news, September 2010

Bacteria-loaded ink prints bone-like 3D biocomposites

energy efficient process uses bacteria to produce bone-like porous CaCO3-based composites

The tribovoltaic effect

Plant waste promises biocompatible bioplastics

lupin hull biowaste could offer a cheap, abundant, and environmentally friendly, feedstock for biomaterials and bioplastics

New bioink is work of art

By incorporating bacteria into a hydrogel, researchers have developed a 3D-printable bioink that can mineralize over the course of a few days.

Crab shell battery offers high performance and sustainability

Sustainable zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte