They can consist of; talc, calcium carbonate, clay, silica, alumina, or plastic particles. The nanoparticle pigments can be selected based on the intended use of the coated material and are ...

Craft glitter that adds sparkle to decorations, cards and costumes is escaping into our seas and destroying marine creatures.

PET-based glitter microplastics can actively influence biomineralisation processes in marine environments, a study has found, raising fresh concerns about the long-term environmental impact of ...

The researchers at the University of Southern California have taken inspiration from coral reefs to create fire-resistant, ...

These coated structures were then connected to ... These ions reacted with calcium in the solution to form calcium carbonate, which gradually filled the 3D-printed pores. This resulted in the ...