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  1. ArticleMetal-infused lumber is resistant to water and mouldResearchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology developed a method to use pressure treating lumber with metal oxide to make not only fungal-resistant, but…
  2. Article3D Printable Elastic Polymer Combines Toughness With Fatigue ResistanceResearchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a 3D printable elastic material that combines high fracture toughness with resistance…
  3. ArticleA Rain Jacket Free of Harmful ChemicalsPFCs help give raingear its water resistant properties, however, these materials are also dangerous for the environment, as well as your health. But this…
  4. ArticleFungi Transform End-Of-Life Mattresses Into Lightweight Fire-Resistant InsulationResearchers at Swinburne University of Technology have developed a bio-composite insulation material made from shredded mattress foam and mycelium. By combining discarded polyurethane foam…
  5. ArticleChemical-Protective Material Shapes Limited-Edition JacketExperimental clothing brand Vollebak has created a limited-edition trench coat from a material originally developed for chemical protection suits. Named the For When All…
  6. ArticleThe fabric of architectureWe associate textile mainly with fashions. The textile industry does however have numerous other applications. The book Technotextiles reviews the most recent developments in…
  7. ArticlePlasma Technology Explores PFAS-Free Water-Repellent Textile CoatingsWaterproof and stain-resistant performance textiles often rely on coatings containing PFAS. These fluorine-based chemicals offer excellent resistance to water, dirt and grease. However, they…
  8. ArticleNew 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…
  9. ArticleTrendwatcher MateriaIn its capacity as the leading network for materials’ specialists, Materia continuously identifies and signals trends and news in the field of materialisation in…