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- Ultra-light sponge material made from ceramic nanofibresCeramic is a very heat resistant and strong material. However, if you have ever dropped a plate or mug, you also know that the…
- Sponge Innovation Could Revolutionise Microplastic RemovalA groundbreaking sponge made from a fusion of cotton fibres and squid bone-derived chitin could provide a scalable solution to the world’s microplastic pollution…
- Polyurethane foam Oleo Sponge successfully removes oil sheenDeveloped last year, the so-called Oleo Sponge, which is made of polyurethane foam, has proven itself in real-life circumstances, cleaning up even hard-to-clean oil…
- Sponge furniture that grows – just add waterResearchers at Swiss design school ECAL designed a series of flat-pack furniture made of a cellulose sponge material, that grows when soaked in water.…
- New sponge-like material turns harmful dyes colourlessResearchers at the University of Washington (US) have created an environmentally friendly sponge-like material that can turn harmful dyes spilled into the environment colourless.…
- A stool made of spent shower sponges and coffee groundsMaster students at Columbia University GSAPP in the US designed a stool made of plant-based by-products, including luffa sponges and coffee grounds. Called Luffa…
- Sustainable swimwear on International Bikini DayWith summer on the north hemisphere, it is time to take out your swimwear. In honour of International Bikini Day, today we look at…
- Purifying water with foam made from coffee groundsCoffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Though some people cannot stand it, others need it to function properly. Some…
- Bio-Inspired Lattice Structure Offers New Possibilities for Architecture and Product DesignResearchers at RMIT University have developed an innovative material inspired by the intricate glass skeleton of the Venus’ flower basket sea sponge (Euplectella aspergillum).…
- Wood-metal hybrid foam can be used for lightweight constructionResearchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research, Wilhelm-Klauditz-Institut developed a hybrid foam material made of wood and metal. Earlier, the researchers started developing…
- The world’s first “fossil-free” steelSwedish steel company SSAB Oxelösund in collaboration with various parties created what they say is the world’s first “fossil-free” steel delivery, made with green…
- Polymer made from industrial waste could help clean up oil spillsAn international team of researchers at the Flinders University in Australia developed a new polymer made from waste cooking oil and sulphur, a by-product…
- Materia live from the Milan Design Week!Materia is present at the Milan Design Week, and of course, we’re first and foremost looking for material innovation. So what are the trends…
- New MOF produces water from the air for Water Quality MonthToday marks the beginning of Water Quality Month, which focuses on, as the name implies, the quality of water. In many regions around the…
- Spong3D: an adaptive 3D printed façade systemWith 3D printing you can create tailored products with high complexity in shape. This advantage can be exploited for the building industry too, to address…
- Banana Peel Waste Forms Basis For Experimental BiomaterialsBanana peels are a common organic waste stream, but their material potential often remains unexplored. The research project From Waste to Resource by Kardelen…
- Realistic 3D printed concrete coral reefsCalled 3D Innovareef, researchers at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand developed a ‘Lego-like’ system of 3D printed concrete modules with the aim to accelerate the…
- A passive cooling systemResearchers at MIT developed a passive cooling system that relies on evaporation and radioation without the use of electricity. The system combines previous standalone…
- Generating energy from waves with flexible concreteUsing a special type of concrete, researches Branko Šavija and Yading Xu from TU Delft in the Netherlands aim to generate energy using waves…
- A ceramic planter made with biochar to trap carbonIn a collaboration between US-based companies OurCarbon, Break, and Sum Studio created a ceramic planter made with biochar, which traps greenhouse gasses. Developed by…
- Capturing water from the air inspired by natureThe Dutch start-up Sponsh, a spin-off company of Eindhoven University of Technology, developed a temperature-sensitive smart textile that absorbs water from the air at…
- Storing energy in red brick wallsResearchers at Washington University in St. Louis, USA, found how red bricks, some of the world’s cheapest and most popular building materials, can be…
- Lightweight bricks made with luffa and charcoalResearchers at the Indian School of Design and Innovation in Mumbai developed a lightweight, biodegradable built system made of charcoal, organic luffa fibres, soil…
- The future of Products: an interview with Anouk GroenMost of the time, you can find Anouk Groen at trade fairs for the automotive, motorcycle, textile, yacht, products or technology industries. As a…
