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Greener Solutions 2025: Safer Materials for Nanoscrubbers

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Magic Erasers are widely used for tough cleaning, but the melamine-formaldehyde foam they rely on sheds millions of microplastic particles during use—introducing persistent plastics and toxic chemicals into homes and the environment. This project challenged the team to design a safer alternative cleaning sponge that preserves the Magic Eraser’s powerful nanoscale scrubbing mechanism while...

Greener Solutions 2024: Safer Alternative Coatings for Slow Release Fertilizers

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In partnership with Tidal Vision, this project looks at the challenges of creating sustainable and effective fertilizers that can boost agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental harm. Current synthetic fertilizers, especially nitrogen-based ones, cause major environmental issues like greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and soil damage. Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) could help by...