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- New Technology Could Make Hard-to-Recycle Plastics RecyclableA breakthrough in plastic technology could revolutionise industries like product design, automotive design, packaging design, and fashion. Researchers from Leiden University have developed a…
- The future, rethought: Shanghai 2014Team Materia had a busy week with two shows and a conference, all in Shanghai. The shows informed and inspired architecture professionals about the…
- Shape memory polymersSMP material is made of shape memory polymers. These smart materials can return from a deformed state to their original shape when induced by a temperature change. It can store embossed logo/text shape information in the synthetic, paper-like film and release these 3D patterns when exposed to ≥65°C for 3 seconds.
- Nature inspired floorsWe talked a lot about smart environments during Material Xperience. Biomimicry is one of the best examples of smartness in design. After all, nature…
- 3D Printed Concrete From Industrial Waste Enables Circular ConstructionA European research consortium is rethinking concrete construction by combining 3D printing, recycled materials, and design for disassembly. The CARBCOMN project, involving Empa, ETH…
- Low-Cost, Low-Energy CO₂ Capture Unlocks New PotentialResearchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a novel and cost-effective method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the atmosphere—potentially revolutionising…
- Transforming Asbestos Waste into Sustainable Resources for Electric Vehicle BatteriesExterra Carbon Solutions, a Canadian cleantech company, has received a grant of CA$600,000 from Quebec’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests to advance a…
- Biodegradable Fungal Battery Developed with 3D PrintingResearchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have unveiled a biodegradable fungal battery that is both functional and eco-friendly.…
- Biofabricated Gaming Controller: A Glimpse Into Sustainable ElectronicsIn the face of escalating e-waste and environmental degradation, the BioHybrid Device challenges traditional manufacturing paradigms by merging biological and digital fabrication. Created by…
- Fascinating 3D printing filaments3D printing is the future of manufacturing, whether it’s in construction or for products. This production method deposits only the amount of material needed…
- MaterialDistrict Pop-up: New LuxuryDuring the Metstrade 2018 show you can enjoy MaterialDistrict Pop-up on 13, 14 and 15 November, with the theme "New Luxury”. This exhibition is…
- Active auxetic opens when it’s hot and closes when it’s coldOften in spring, it is not clear what you should wear, since it is cold enough to wear a sweater in the morning and…
- Scented carpetThese tapestries are made by combining 100% natural wool with scented backing made from Organoid materials. Using a hand tufting gun, structured woolen surfaces are attached to the backing, a natural composite material including wood chips, vanilla, rose and a natural binder. The resulting damp and flexible material mixture is then covered with a vacuum film and hermetically sealed.
- Shape 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…
- Materia exhibiting at Domotex Asia/Chinafloor 2014Materia will be present at Domotex Asia/Chinafloor in Shanghai 2014 with an exciting selection of flooring materials, specifically for the Asian market. Besides a…
- Painting With Light: MIT’s MorphoChrome Enables Programmable Structural ColourResearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed MorphoChrome, a new fabrication system that allows designers to apply iridescent, colour-changing effects to…
- “We don’t need more designers. We need reformers!”The behaviour of materials The future is similar to evolution, and materials are starting to show more and more of that behaviour. We are…
- Plant-Based Nanocellulose Enables Sustainable Recovery Of Rare Earth ElementsResearchers at Penn State have developed a plant-based material capable of selectively recovering dysprosium, a heavy rare earth element widely used in semiconductors, electric…
- Geolectric: Low-Carbon Geopolymer Ceramics for Embedded ElectronicsDesigners across architecture, interiors and product development are looking for materials that support embedded electronics without relying on carbon-intensive plastics or high-fired ceramics. Geolectric,…
- 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…
- 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…
- Silk Thread Innovation Could Revolutionise Wearable ElectronicsImagine wearing a garment that could generate electricity to power small electronics or monitor your health—all while remaining lightweight, flexible, and safe for everyday…
- MaterialDistrict Expo: Full CircleDuring Frame Lab, you can enjoy the MaterialDistrict Expo on 20 & 21 February with the theme "Full Circle" in the Kromhouthal, Amsterdam (NL). This…
