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Cellulose is the unsung hero of countless everyday products, from paper and packaging to hygiene items and even some bio-based materials. As the world increasingly looks to sustainable alternatives to ...

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Your afternoon cup of tea may come with an unhealthy helping. Scientists make concerning discovery after studying tea bags — ...

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Using fungi, cellulose, and carbon, researchers 3D printed small batteries, that can be stored dry and later activated with ...

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