Researchers have developed a new, loofah-like material that is fine enough to filter out viruses and bacteria from water, but strong enough to be used as a rigid construction material in devices.

The new polymer achieves impressive stiffness, up to 11 gigapascals, despite its low density of only 0.5 grams per cubic ...

Porous materials have a wide range of applications due to their capacity to act as filters, or lightweight structural ...

Sponge-like material filled with air pockets can transform saltwater into freshwater using the sun, supporting sustainable ...

This July, garden enthusiasts are being encouraged to repurpose their old washing up sponges by placing them in the garden - ...

In a leap toward sustainable desalination, researchers have created a solar-powered sponge-like aerogel that turns seawater ...

Research reveals that popular melamine sponges release millions of invisible microplastics that contaminate the world's ...

Gardeners are being urged to put washing up sponges in their garden this July - for a very useful reason. It might sound mad, ...

Researchers developed a sponge-like material with long, microscopic air pockets that uses sunlight and a simple plastic cover ...

Researchers have developed a sponge-like material with long, microscopic air pockets that uses sunlight and a simple plastic ...