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Blockchain has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years as people start to understand its potential. Perhaps one of the earlier adopters of blockchain the Queen of Raw started utilizing it to …
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Compare and contrast the differences between thin and tick coatings and their benefits. …
A substrate is the surface upon which a process is conducted such as painting. It is important in the design of a product. The substrate’s base chemistry and surface properties dictates which post …
MC 78004 LOLI Pellet from LOLIWARE The world’s first seaweed-based pelletized material that is composed of a proprietary blend of biopolymers, upcycled marine biopolymer, and seashell powder to …
In this Eye-On, Dr. Gayatri Keskar speaks with Dr. Gözde Şenel-Ayaz, Co-founder and CEO of Tandem Repeat, who is developing programmable protein-based biomaterials for various textile …
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In this month’s Miniscape we are looking at how the bike frame has evolved. The frame is the basic structure of a bicycle. Typically, it has a rhombus shape and consists of two triangles to …
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MC 827301 / FILAVA from Isomatex S.A. This is an alternative to carbon and glass fibers made from the surprisingly abundant volcanic rock, basalt. The chemistry of these fibers is uniquely stable, in …
In this Ask an Expert, Materials Specialist Jessica Brenner answers the question: Can natural fibers like linen, silk, wool, cotton, and hemp be engineered to achieve the desired hand feel and …
Staple fiber is a fiber of a discrete length. It can be natural or synthetic. Staple fibers are collected, aligned, and then twisted into a yarn, a process we typically refer to as spinning. Staple …
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MC 885401 / Better Plastic Recycling Process from Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt Ltd. An environmentally responsible process that removes over 99% contaminants from ethically sourced, …
De-inking refers to the process by which ink is removed from a core waste material to produce de-inked virgin material. In addition to the well-established processes (such as “flotation de-inking", …
From a colorful textile made from single-use plastic packaging to a paper-based air cushion for protective packaging, Material Library + Database continue to grow. Check out September's Top 5 and all …
