Next, the masks are compressed and heated to 140 °C (284 °F), forming conductive “pellets” that work as the electrodes of a battery. These are separated by an insulating layer that’s also made of old ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Wearing masks has become an essential thing in our daily lives, as an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19. However, there have been growing problems related to the use of ...

A groundbreaking review in Nano-Micro Letters by Zhang, Gao, Song and co-workers from Beijing Forestry University, Nanjing Forestry University and University of Southern Queensland presents a ...

Forbes McGain is currently undertaking collaborative research via two UniMelb/Western Health grants on: how to extend the use of barrier/infection control gowns, and developing a reusable face mask.

Face masks are part of our daily lives during the pandemic. Many are made from plastics and designed to be used just once, which means thousands of tonnes of extra waste going to landfill. Masks may ...

The COVID pandemic is believed to be generating 7,200 tonnes of medical waste every day but this company is finding new ways to reuse it. In a bid to curb its spread, the COVID-19 pandemic has ...