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  1. ArticleFuture Remnants: exploring human influence on the future of mineralsWith the project Future Remnants, designer Xandra van der Eijk explores what effect humans have on the evolutionary development of mineral formation by exposing metals…
  2. ArticleSustainable paving tiles are made with household wasteMost paving tiles in the Netherlands are made of grey concrete, a material that is not particularly good for the environment as the making…
  3. MaterialVeroMetal ApplicationsVeroMetal® is a hard metal coating, which consists mainly of metal powder: brass, bronze, copper, aluminum, iron, zinc, tin, stainless steel, nickel-silver and gold. Mixing the metal powder with a binder and a reactor results in a cold liquid metal. Applications for VeroMetal can be found in construction, interior design, furniture, art and the automotive industry to give just a few examples.
  4. MaterialVeroMetalVeroMetal is a hard metal coating, which consists mainly of metal powder: brass, bronze, copper, aluminum, iron, zinc, tin, stainless steel, nickel-silver and gold. Mixing the metal powder with a binder and a reactor results in a cold liquid metal. This metal can be poured, or sprayed onto foam, plastic, plaster, wood, metal, fiberglass, glass, lime, ceramic, concrete, clay, cardboard and even paper.
  5. ArticleBleed‘Bleed’ is a series of cedar cabinets by Peter Marigold featuring the effect of oxidized metal bleeding into wood. Known as ‘ebonizing’ or blackening…
  6. ArticleShape Changing Metal CrystalsPart of a new family of smart materials, this shape-changing metal crystal called ‘Martensite’ features two different arrangements of atoms, switching between them and…
  7. MaterialAntimicrobial Copper: BronzeWhilst copper is a material familiar to all and essential to modern living, these new alloys are more resistant to bacteria, toxins and general dirt, improving the environmental quality of the building or space in which they are applied. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
  8. MaterialMetalsprayG&G Metalspray is a coating made of genuine metal. Different colours are achieved by the usage of different metals of which the coatings are made of. The spray that is applied has the same properties as the metal sort. G&G Metalspray consists of a binder, an activator and metal powder.
  9. ArticlePumpkin Peel Waste Forms Active Biodegradable Food PackagingResearchers at Kyushu University in Japan have developed a biodegradable packaging material made partly from discarded pumpkin peel. The composite film could help preserve…
  10. ArticleAncient Glassmaking Technique Improves Processing of Gas-Trapping MOF GlassesResearchers have developed a new way to make metal-organic framework (MOF) glass easier to produce. The method uses principles from traditional glassmaking. As a…
  11. MaterialTitanSilverThe special patina called Titan Silver provides aluminium roofs and facades an antiquated, matted surface. This aspect decreases the reflections by sun and daylight and nearly halves the degree of gloss compared to ordinary aluminium.
  12. MaterialCreative CopperThis prepatinated metal is a natural material that shapes effortlessly. Low-maintenance, easy to recycle, durable and elegant. Copper complements glass, metal, stone, wood and brick. Creative Copper by Luvata’s Nordic Systems can be used in outdoor and indoor situations.
  13. MaterialIMAR Singular Metal SolutionsIMAR’s metal solutions allow the full customisation of a façade. Unlimited possibilities provide unique character and personality with good performance. The solutions are strong, safe and non-flammable (even Euro Class A1). They allow light to enter the interior, reduce energy consumption and are long-lasting with minimum maintenance.
  14. ArticleSustainable 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…
  15. ArticleMaterica Introduces the Superfici Venice Collection: A New Approach to Metalised BoiserieMaterica, a company specialising in advanced metalised surfaces, has introduced the Superfici Venice Collection, a new series of boiserie panels developed in collaboration with…
  16. ArticleInnovative Passive Cooling Technology for Modern ArchitectureCooling buildings efficiently while minimising energy consumption is a critical challenge in sustainable architecture and design. Researchers at POSTECH and Korea University have developed…
  17. BrandBochemie a.s.Bochemie is a chemical company that produces a wide range of advanced materials and chemicals. Its products and quality reflect Group’s advanced knowledge and…