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  • Vinyl Piping
    Article - 31 Oct 2001
    PVC is the most widely used material for water delivery, sprinkler systems and sewage transport due to its reliablity and durability.
  • Polyurethane
    Article - 16 Aug 2001
    Contains a general overview of the polymer Polyurethane including relative advantages, disadvantages and applications.
  • Epoxy Laminate; Carbon Fibre Prepreg
    Article - 3 Aug 2001
    Carbon fibres exhibit generally superior performance in tensile, compressive and flexural properties as well as fatigue resistance however, they are expensive and exhibit lower impact strength....
  • An Introduction to Iron
    Article - 30 Jul 2001
    Iron (Fe) is a metal that has been known since ancient times. In fact, the Earth’s crust is made up of 5% of iron, which is the second most abundant metal after aluminum.
  • An Introduction to Copper
    Article - 20 Jul 2001
    Copper is tough and ductile, but is valuable due its ability to conduct electricity. While it is suited to many applications most centre around its excellent electrical conductivity (e.g. busbars and...
  • Polyamide 6-6 - Nylon 6-6 - PA 6-6 Fire Retardant
    Article - 16 May 2001
    Polyamide 6/6 fire retardant, also known as nylon 6/6 fire retardant exhibits excellent resistance to flame and fire. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a...
  • Smart Coatings
    Article - 7 Mar 2001
    Smart coatings provide an optimal response to an external stimulus. They have potential applications in building windows for thermal/UV control, wear and corrosion and aerospace. Also covered are...
  • Glass - Laminated Glass
    Article - 16 Feb 2001
    Laminated glass comprises layers of glass in a “sandwich-type” arrangement, in which a layer of flexible polymeric material is sandwiched between two layers of glass.
  • 3D Printing with Local Soil: Is it the Next Step for the Construction Industry?
    Article - 22 Sep 2020
    Researchers from Texas A&M University are developing a promising sustainable, adobe-like building material that can be created from local soil and extruded from a 3D printer to make a robust...
  • How Are Material Advancements Shaping Energy-Efficient Cooling?
    Article - 16 Oct 2024
    Energy-efficient cooling innovations are essential for a sustainable future, minimizing environmental impact while meeting global cooling demands effectively.

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