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ColorMod: changing the colour of 3D printed objects using UV light

Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

Someone once said: “If the shoe fits, buy it in every colour.” However, in a time where there is much more awareness for the problems of overconsumption and the throwaway culture, this is not a ...

First lab-grown leather book cover is made with jellyfish collagen

Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

You don’t see a whole lot of leather bound books nowadays, but they definitely have a luxury feel. While many people like the look, feel and even smell of leather, it has several problems. One ...

New fireproof plastic coating mimics mother of pearl

Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | 2 responses

Plastic is a very versatile material, but it is hardly fireproof without adding usually toxic fire-retardants. Looking at nature, however, researchers at the University of Connecticut found a quick way to create a fireproof plastic ...

Appreciate these sustainable alternatives on Bubble wrap Appreciation Day

Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

Today is Bubble wrap Appreciation Day! Everyone appreciates bubble wrap, or at least popping it. In addition, it is a great material to protect your goods. However, like any petroleum-based material, bubble wrap isn’t the ...

Generate solar energy with design solar panels on your façade!

Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

Solar panels have come a long way from their big and bulky designs, but many people still don’t like the way they look on their roofs or façades. While it is possible to hide solar ...

The five winners of the Circular Materials Challenge

Published 8 years ago by Sigrid | no responses

Petroleum-based plastic is everywhere, because it is such a versatile and cheap material. However, only 14 per cent of all plastics is recycled, and a lot ends up polluting the environment. We have to rethink ...