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Greener and stronger concrete by adding graphene
Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a new nanoengineering technology to incorporate graphene into traditional concrete production to make a stronger and greener material. Graphene, hailed as a wonder material, has been used ...
Read more >New building material is made from fungus, rice and glass
Australian researchers developed a new, lightweight fungi composite material for construction, made with waste rice husks and glass fines. If you paid attention to material innovation lately, you can’t have missed mycelium, the root system ...
Read more >Creating unique 3D printed mannequins
Thanks to 3D printing, mannequins by Dutch brand Hans Boodt Mannequins can be made in a large variety of poses, colours and features, each of them unique. The world of fashion is more than just ...
Read more >Sustainable yoga mats for International Day of Yoga
For International Day of Yoga, we selected some yoga mats made from sustainable materials for some extra peace of mind. In our increasingly busy lives, yoga can provide much needed exercise and reflection for some ...
Read more >The world’s first 3D printed carbon fibre bicycle frame
The company Arevo, developer of digital additive manufacturing technologies, created software that allowed for the world’s first 3D printed carbon fibre bicycle frame, at the cost of only $300. Carbon fibre is very popular in ...
Read more >A future for sustainable fashion? Materia at State of Fashion
From 1 June until 22 July, the first ever State of Fashion is held in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Materia went to check out the current state of fashion for you. There are a lot of ...
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