According to an analysis by BCG’s Henderson Institute, synthetic biology could disrupt industries that account for as much as30% of global GDP by 2030. (See “What Are Syn-Bio Materials?”) The timing and expected impact vary across industries, with materials and chemicals expected to see co...
Synthetic fabrics like nylon and polyester, for instance, are widely understood to have significantly negative impacts on the environment. Both of these materials are derived from petroleum oil, which is a non-renewable natural resource. Large amounts of energy and manpower are expended in the pro...
The most common types of textile fibers used to make jacquard are cotton, silk, and synthetic fibers. In some cases, textile manufacturers may also use wool to make jacquard fabric, but wool yarn is usually reserved for tapestries. While India is the world’s largest producer of raw cotton...
Using SynBio technology, cells and bacteria could be modified to produce a myriad of materials—from plastic to medicine, and even food—and astronauts could print these synthetically engineered materials on-demand while in space. Zooming in: the Science Behind Synthetic Biology Now that we’ve ...
Bonded abrasives are abrasive grains held tightly together by a bonding agent and formed into a specific shape – typically that of a wheel. Coated abrasives, on the other hand, contain abrasive grains that are bonded to base materials like cloth or paper with adhesive, taking the form of san...
Advancements in modern technology have facilitated the creation of lab-grown diamonds that closely emulate the conditions under which natural diamonds form. The two primary methodologies for manufacturing these synthetic diamonds are: High-Pressure High-Temperature (HPHT) ...
Rh(I)-catalyzed cycloisomerizations of bicyclo[1.1.0]butanes provide a fruitful approach to cyclopropane-fused heterocycles. Products and stereochemical outcome are highly dependent on catalyst. The triphenylphosphine (PPh3) ligand provides pyrrolidines,
However, herbal medicines are still the main source of drugs and their side effects are much lower than their synthetic counterparts, add to this a deep and strongly rooted trust in many societies in their efficacy to heal or prevent diseases, even though most of the time not proven in a ...
Elastane is an entirely synthetic fabric; no organic materials are used to make this substance, and it does not exist anywhere in nature. While elastane was invented in the late 1950s, the story of this material truly begins in 1937 in Nazi Germany. Polyurethane was originally invented by ...
Most consumers can't tell the difference between cotton and rayon by touch, and since this fabric is made from organic materials, it is sometimes seen as superior to fully synthetic fabrics such as polyester. This fabric is used for most applications for which cotton is used. Whether it's...