New metafabrics could be used in personal thermal cooling, thermal insulation, and thermoregulation. As well as helping to cool human bodies, these could be used to shield cars from heat damage.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
7 Oct 2021
This article investigates how the use of biopolymers as a replacement for chemical stabilization agents like cement could significantly help to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
By Ben Pilkington
4 Oct 2021
Biomimicry seeks to learn from natural selection and apply those principles to human engineering, putting nature’s lessons into practice using technology. A snake-skin-inspired battery design has far-reaching implications for wearable electronics.
By Dr. Priyom Bose
7 Oct 2021
Modern wireless communication equipment relies on advanced radio frequency (RF) microelectromechanical devices. Wireless communication finds various applications such as mobile communication devices used in vehicles and aviation, global positioning systems (GPS), and military satellites.
Transparent wood could replace conventional glass and plastic windows, an exciting, energy-efficient development that could be a key sustainable material in the future.
By Marzia Khan
4 Oct 2021
The production and application of all sorts of paints are loaded with many kinds of pollutants. This article examines these issues of sustainability in paints.
By Ben Pilkington
6 Oct 2021
As temperature fluctuations become more commonplace, phase change materials could offer an energy efficient solution to heating systems.
By Cvetelin Vasilev
4 Oct 2021
AZoMaterials explores how innovations in the materials industry are hoping to mitigate climate change issues highlighted in the IPCC's 2018 Summary for Policymakers and 2021 Physical Science Basis reports in its Industrial Response to Climate Change Editorial Series.
By Megan Craig
5 Oct 2021
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at room temperature and are classified as toxic air pollutants; unfortunately, VOCs are commonly used in household paints.
By Sarah Moore
5 Oct 2021
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has gained significant traction because it offers an extensive range of industries greater scope and significant competitive advantages. Its attractive features have pulled AM into the orbit of aerospace with the processing of aluminum alloys.
By John McAleese
4 Oct 2021