Material ConneXion
Every idea has a material solution.®
Texture refers to a material’s surface qualities. Similarly, the term surface finish is used in the practice of design and surface topography is used in science and engineering. In the world of …
Continue about Weekend Word / Textures: Gloss, Matte, Patterned, Etc. →
Solid surface is a material composed of a filler mineral, a color pigment, and a binding resin. Solid surfacing is typically used as a cosmetic surfacing solution in the architecture and interior …
A rubber is a polymer that exhibits viscous and elastic behavior when undergoing deformation. In other words, when a rubber—a collection of long chemical chains—is exposed to some force that causes it …
Continue about Oh, the Products You’ll Make with the Rubber We’ll See! →
PureCell New lightweight, fiber-reinforced composite made of pure cellulose to replace GFRP that is challenging to process and recycle. It exhibits excellent mechanical properties and is …
Titanium Dioxide is a commonly used white pigment in the coatings industry that is found in several products, ranging from white traffic stripes on roads, to cosmetics, to toothpaste. It effectively …
Continue about Inspired by Nature: Super-white Material without Titanium Dioxide →
A masterbatch is an additive mixed in with a polymer resin, which we call the carrier, in a highly concentrated fashion. This process of mixing the additive and resin together is called compounding …
MC 849902 Seaqual® from Marine Plastic Sea Marine plastic is a post-consumer recycled polymer chip made from 100% Marine plastic litter. It is made from 100% recycled plastic P.E.T. found in …
MDF, or medium-density fiberboard, is an engineered wood board that consists of wood fibers or dust, wax, and a resin binder. MDF is produced by mixing wood particles with wax, resin, and water, and …
Sintered stone is a material composed of compressed stone powder, pigments, and sometimes resin. The composite is simply formed by compacting it with heat and pressure into a solid, uniform object—a …
Material ConneXion’s EVP of Research, Dr. Andrew Dent discusses new developments and trends in composites that were showcased at JEC World 2022. …
Continue about New developments in composites inspired by JEC →
MC 8945-01 MoguHome and Mogu is a family of a hundred percent biodegradable Mycelium based, medium density composite panels that can be used for interior applications while supporting a circular …
MC 701702 MEBA BIORESINE® from MEBA S.A.S. This material is a bio-based thermo-setting resin derived from agricultural waste that offers exceptional quality and design flexibility for premium …
