LSU scientist invents foam to fight growing threat of microplastics

harti has developed an eco-friendly foam from a fatty acid found in castor oil that can remove a wide variety of microplastics from water.
Digital Journal

Science of making good beer: It’s all about the foam

A bartender pours a draft beer in a bar in Brest, western France - Copyright AFP/File FRED TANNEAU A bartender pours a draft beer in a bar in Brest, western France ...
Science Daily

Upcycling leftover cardboard to make a new type of foam packaging

With the holiday season in full swing, gifts of all shapes and sizes are being shipped around the world. But all that packaging generates lots of waste, including cardboard boxes and plastic-based ...
Science Daily

Could a medicated foam make gene therapies more accessible?

Bioengineers report that a foaming liquid worked better than a standard liquid formulation at transferring gene therapy components to cells in laboratory studies. Foam mixed with medications is ...
Nature

Foam Glass and Its Applications in Material Science

Foam glass represents an advanced material derived from molten glass that has been expanded to form a highly porous structure. This material offers a unique combination of excellent thermal insulation ...