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- From Silkworm to Super Material: Fused Silk Rivals Kevlar in StrengthResearchers from Tufts University, Imperial College London and the University of Michigan have developed a new way to transform silk into a high-performance solid…
- Oyster-Inspired Cement Promises Stronger, And More Sustainable Construction MaterialsResearchers at Purdue University are developing a new type of cement inspired by oysters. This innovation could lead to stronger, faster-curing and more sustainable…
- Turning Rubber Waste Into Carbon-Capturing MaterialsResearchers at the University of St Andrews have developed two new methods to recycle nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR). This material is widely used in…
- Exploring Biobased Creativity with Marvelous MaterialsA new educational publication from Aalto University invites young makers to explore the world of biobased materials. Marvelous Materials – Instructions for Bio-Based Experiments…
- Chainmail-Inspired Material: A New Standard in Strength and FlexibilityResearchers at Northwestern University have developed the first-ever two-dimensional (2D) mechanically interlocked polymer, a nanoscale material that combines exceptional strength and flexibility. This innovative…
- A safety shoe toe cap made of recycled materialFor her graduation project, mechanical engineer Ilse ten Bruggencate designed of the Dutch Saxion University of Applied Sciences and tested a safety shoe made…
- Studying ancient materials for a more durable and sustainable futureCurrent building materials are guaranteed for about 100 years, while structures built in Ancient Rome have survived for millennia. In a time when durability…
- Favourite materials & articles: the best of 2017Materia.nl is visited by thousands of people every day, each with their own background and from their own sector. With such a diverse audience,…
- Kiel University Scales Up MOF Material for Atmospheric Water Harvesting and Low-Energy CoolingResearchers at Kiel University have taken an important step towards the commercial production of an advanced porous material capable of harvesting drinking water from…
- 3D Printed Concrete Innovation Captures CO₂ and Reduces Material UseResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a groundbreaking 3D printed concrete that not only reduces material usage but also actively captures carbon…
- Converting Cow Manure into Manufacturing-Grade Cellulose: A New Circular Material ApproachResearchers from University College London (UCL) and Edinburgh Napier University have developed a method to extract cellulose from cow manure and convert it into…
- 3D Printed Biodegradable Material from Coffee Grounds and Reishi MushroomsResearchers at the University of Washington have developed an innovative material made from coffee grounds and Reishi mushroom spores that can be 3D printed…
- Innovative Paper-Aluminium Composite for Sustainable PackagingWith the rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives in product packaging, researchers have developed a promising solution: a composite of paper and aluminium, designed to…
- Mass-producible straws made of a biodegradable compositeRenewable materials company Stora Enso and start-up Sulapac developed renewable and biodegradable straws made from a wood composite material. Plastic straws are non-recyclable and…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Material InnovationDuring the UK Construction Week 2019, you can enjoy a MaterialDistrict Expo on 8, 9, and 10 October, with the theme "Material Innovation”. This…
- More examples of German material designEvery year, students from the Weißensee Academy of Art Berlin design products from a whole range of materials. Below you will find several projects,…
- Rijkswaterstaat Tests Fully Biobased Traffic Signs Made From Natural MaterialsRijkswaterstaat (the Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management) has started testing fully biobased traffic signs along the A58 motorway near Oirschot in…
- Mussel Shells As A Secondary Raw Material In Ceramic TablewareMussel shells are a by-product of the seafood industry and are often treated as waste. However, Ocean Ceramics, a company founded by four students…
- House of Monitors Integrates Light, Structure, and Material Strategy on the Scarborough BluffsHouse of Monitors is a private residence by Williamson Williamson Inc., located on the edge of the Scarborough Bluffs in Toronto, Canada. The project…
- Sakeb Carpenter’s Pencil: A Circular Material Approach to Creative ToolsThe Sakeb Carpenter’s Pencil is a redesigned writing and drawing tool developed using recycled sawdust and biobased binders. Created by Raghad Saqfalhait and Mariam…
- The Materials of Tomorrow: Biobased Innovations for Design and ConstructionBiobased materials are being explored as alternatives to traditional construction resources. Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch government agency responsible for infrastructure, is conducting research at Hoeve…
- Innovative Wooden Jacket Challenges Material BoundariesIn the quest for sustainable and unconventional material applications, the design team at Vollebak has successfully created a prototype wooden jacket, pushing the boundaries…
- 3D Printing with Bendable Concrete: A Material Revolution in ConstructionResearchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) are pioneering the development of a groundbreaking material: bendable concrete designed for 3D printing. This innovative…
- 5 examples of English material designThis year, the graduate work by the Royal College of Art’s School of Design places emphasis on tackling real-world issues in a responsible and…
