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  1. ArticleBioplastic from Wool: A Flexible, Biobased Material for Sustainable DesignA team of scientists has developed a novel bioplastic made primarily from wool, offering a sustainable and circular alternative to conventional thermoplastics. This keratin-based…
  2. ArticleHuman hair as insulation material?There are many types of insulation material available, from synthetic to natural. A popular one in the natural category is sheep’s wool, which contains…
  3. ArticleWaste Wool Becomes Biobased Cladding and Insulation for Building RetrofitsResearchers at Harvard University have developed wool biocomposite panels that use discarded textile fibres as both reinforcement and binder. The project, Upscaling Wool Ecologies,…
  4. ArticleA sweater made from human hairHuman Material Loop, a project founded by Studio Zsofia Kollar, explores the possibilities of waste human hair as a material and its integration into…
  5. ArticleRhino-Inspired Cellulose Fibres Combine Strength And BiodegradabilityResearchers from Anhui Agricultural University and Zhejiang University have developed high-performance cellulose fibres that combine the strength of advanced synthetic fibres with toughness comparable…