Search
48 results for “electronics”
- New solar cells could make use of fungi-produced pigmentResearchers at Oregon State University are working with a highly durable organic pigment called xylidein derived from wood-eating fungi, as an alternative to silicon…
- BioelectricBioelectric by London-based product designer Jeongwon Ji challenges the archetypes of electronics through material exploration. Industrial processes have streamlined manufactured products, but what if…
- Electric PlaidIFM’s Electric Plaid is a textile display technology and design material. Electric Plaid combines woven electronic circuits, colour-change inks and drive electronics, to add "time and motion" to textile patterns and design.
- Living Algae Biocells Offer An Alternative To Disposable BatteriesResearchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a living ‘biocell’ that uses photosynthetic microorganisms to generate electricity continuously. The technology could provide a…
- Sustainable Smart Textiles: A Material Innovation for Wearable and Interactive DesignResearchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new class of sustainable smart textiles that operate using acoustic waves rather than electronics. Known as SonoTextiles,…
- Transforming E-Waste to Gold: A Sustainable Approach to Material RecoveryA team of researchers at Cornell University has developed a method to extract gold from electronic waste (e-waste) and repurpose it as a catalyst…
- Technical MattTechnical Matt by FINSA is ultra matt (gloss level: GU. 2%) with an anti-fingerprint surface with a velvety touch. Suitable for horizontal or vertical use and suitable for contact with food. The combination of acrylic lacquers and electron beam curing (EBC) gives this material excellent surface properties such as anti-bacterial and safe for contact with food.
- An open source e-skateboard made of recycled plasticPortugal-based designer João Leão designed an open-source e-skateboard made of recycled plastic as a response to the plastic waste problem and hectic commuting in…
- Printed solar panels to make solar power cheapThe costs of solar panels have declined considerably in recent years, thanks to innovations in the field. However, even now the costs can be…
- Energy charging flooring made from wood pulpImagine, you have solar panels on your roof, a wind turbine in your back yard, solar charging windows, and solar and wind charging curtains.…
- LEXAN filmLEXAN™ films are made of a Polycarbonate material in a number of configurations, including coatings for anti-glare or anti-fog, uncoated for clarity, textured, display films for enhancing light transmission, flame retardant films for electronics applications, and security card films.
- Super metal printingNew advances in 3d printing technology mean that we can now print customised shapes with high accuracy and extreme strength. Electron beam melting is…
- Biodegradable powerKeywords in material innovation keep popping up. Sustainability, of course. Lightweight, translucent and smart materials, too. Materials that conserve or produce energy are becoming…
- Tritium lightsMilitary technology is transferred to the world of building materials. Tritium has been used is several military applications. Nowadays more and more the product…
- Stretchable Polymer Electrolyte Enables Safer and Flexible Solid-State BatteriesResearchers at Empa have developed a stretchable polymer electrolyte that could significantly improve the performance and safety of solid-state batteries. The material, based on…
- Moono Sliding Pendant Light Explores Kinetic Lighting In Solid TimberMoono is a sliding pendant light developed by Tbilisi-based Shre Studio. The project centres on the use of solid oak or walnut not only…
- Electrically Enhanced Tableware for Low-Sodium DietsKirin Holdings has launched two innovative tableware products that help make low-sodium food taste richer. The new Electric Salt Cup and the upgraded Electric…
- Fungal Memristors: Mushroom Networks Power the Future of BioelectronicsResearchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that mushrooms could shape the future of sustainable computing. Their study shows that edible fungi, such…
- From Seafood Waste to Sustainable Wearable Health SensorsResearchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have turned seafood waste into flexible films for wearable health devices. This breakthrough may lead to a…
- Metallic Fleece Enhances EV Battery Performance and SustainabilityGerman researchers at the Max Planck Institute have developed a groundbreaking battery material that improves performance and sustainability. Now brought to market by start-up…
- MIT’s Fibre Computer: A Breakthrough in Smart TextilesResearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an innovative "fibre computer" that can be woven into clothing, presenting a potential alternative…
- Sustainable Paper Battery: A New Approach to Energy StorageA newly developed paper-based battery presents a potential alternative to lithium-ion technology by offering a sustainable, recyclable, and cost-effective energy storage solution. Created by…
- Innovative slime generates electricity when compressedScientists at the University of Guelph have developed a new material: a hydrogel-based slime that generates electricity when compressed. This discovery paves the way…
- Controversy Surrounding Black Plastic in Product DesignRecent discussions in the materials industry have raised concerns over black plastic utensils, particularly in the context of safety and sustainability. A study published…
