Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 37
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 37

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! We have reached a milestone in our "Post-Metal" series. By combining the liquid connections and 2D shielding from previous weeks with Water-Soluble Biopolymer Substrates, we can now conceptualize a device that truly "disappears" when its job is done.

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 34
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 34

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we investigated FOSA and the dangers of volatile chemical "bridges." This week, we pivot to the very hardware that powers our world: the search for alternatives to copper, silver, and gold.

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 33
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 33

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we looked at the "chemical magnets" of DAC Sorbents and how they are scrubbing our atmosphere. This week, we focus on a compound that often hitches a ride in that same atmosphere: FOSA (Perfluorooctane Sulfonamide).

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 32
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 32

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we assessed our 2026 trajectory and the global shift toward destructive remediation. This week, we pivot to a material that doesn't just clean our water, but cleans our air: Direct Air Capture (DAC) Sorbents.

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 30
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 30

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we explored the molecular architecture of MOFs, the molecular sponges helping us capture pollutants with extreme precision. This week, we return to the "forever chemical" frontline to discuss GenX (Hexafluoropropylene Oxide Dimer Acid).

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 29
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 29

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we explored the catalytic solution for PFPEs, proving that targeted chemistry is the key to dismantling even the most stable lubricants. This week, we pivot to a material that is revolutionizing filtration and storage: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 28
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 28

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we celebrated the engineering marvel of Synthetic Spider Silk, a material designed for superior strength and natural biodegradability. This week, we confront a different kind of advanced material: Perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs).

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 26
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 26

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we celebrated the engineering marvel of Synthetic Spider Silk, a material that is both strong and completely biodegradable. This week, we confront another chemical challenge: Perfluorobutane Sulfonamide (PBSA).

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 25
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 25

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we confronted the bioaccumulative threat of PFDA, a long-chain "forever chemical." This week, we're pivoting to a thrilling innovation that takes inspiration directly from nature: Synthetic Spider Silk.

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 24
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 24

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we explored the promise of Self-Healing Circuits, a sustainable solution for infrastructure longevity. This week, we confront Perfluorodecanoic Acid (PFDA), a "forever chemical" that poses a major threat due to its extreme persistence and tendency to bioaccumulate.

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 23
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 23

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we faced the vast challenge of Airborne PFAS and how these "forever chemicals" contaminate the globe. This week, we're pivoting to a thrilling innovation in advanced materials: Self-Healing Electronic Circuits.

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Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 22
Michael Kayne Michael Kayne

Weekly Update: Project Clean Up Newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 22

Welcome back to the Project Clean Up (PCU) weekly newsletter! Last week, we explored the fascinating world of Quantum Dots, showcasing their power in displays and energy. This week, we're zooming out to discuss a massive environmental challenge: PFAS contamination in the atmosphere.

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