Materials

One of the oldest building materials in the world can soon change drastically. Wood is a perfect insulator, durable and is also a renewable resource, which makes it appreciated by manufacturers around the world....

Cephalopods are masters of camouflage in nature. Octopuses and squids can mask themselves so that they can adapt to their environment colors within seconds. Until today, no scientists have developed a similar method for...

The potential of the wereable electronics goes far beyond smart-watches. Unfortunately, the modern level of battery technology still does not allow comfortable placement of energy banks and interactive tiles in clothes. They are still...

The problem of wasting food According to the report of the British Institution of Mechanical Engineers from about 4 billion tons of food produced every year, up to 30-50%. goes to garbage containers. This means...

At last year's National Sustainable Design Expo, two students from the University of Delaware presented biodegradable sandals made of mushrooms, chicken feathers and textile waste. Jillian Silverman and Wing Tang from the fashion and clothing...

One of the biggest blockades for the development of intelligent wearable sensor technology is the fact that so far no long-lasting and light battery has been developed that could provide them with energy. Researchers at...

Over the past few years, the textile industry has made a huge leap in the digital printing sector. One of the most promising events in the textile industry is development of digital printing on...

Spatial printing is the process of producing three-dimensional, physical objects based on a computer model. The first patented technology of 3d print was created in 1986. Since then, this innovative technology has gradually been...

Not so long ago, we all heard about the great properties of Graphene. Every source of information was announcing a revolutionary discovery that could change our reality. Indeed, it could accomplish this thanks to...

Natural wool is a perfect kind of material to protect against cold. Its excellent properties make it a good choice for everyone who gets cold easily. It has also a wide range of properties...