Alternatives to PET: New Materials for a Food Packaging Revolution
Main alternatives to PET: BIO-PET: PET monomers from renewable sources PEF and PTF: other non-biodegradable polymers…
3 Reasons Why Microfluidics is the Future of Medical Diagnostics
Portable. Inexpensive. Revolutionary. What do these 3 words have in common? They are the characteristics of…
What Are Solar Panels and How Do They Produce Electricity?
The global energy economy is changing gear. The cost of solar energy is dropping in price…
What’s the Catch? Reeling in the Opportunities of Recycled Fishing Nets
Recently, statistics have indicated that the maritime environment is polluted by a certain type of plastic:…
Synthetic Calcium Phosphates: The Man-Made Bone?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are the second largest contributor…
Functional Fabrics: Adaptive, Flexible Engineering Computing Platforms of the Future
Functional textiles are fabrics with a set of integrated functions of controlling or adjusting according to…
Carbon Materials: Is the Future Bio?
This article will cover the following topics: A sustainable bio-based economy Bio-based carbon materials Hydrochars Pyrochars…
Graphene-reinforced Concrete, the Future of Sustainable Cities?
“In saecula saeculorum”, forever and ever For almost two millennia the ‘Mercati di Traiano,’ or Trajan’s…
Everything You Need to Know About 3D Printing: The Ultimate Guide (2019)
Table of contents: What is 3D printing? What are the benefits of 3D printing? What are…
Matmatch Guest Author Programme Unites Materials Scientists of the World
Those who work in the materials industry know that the knowledge often “gets stuck” in books,…
The Material Times: What’s New in the World of Materials Science?
Here’s a five minute read to bring you up to date with the latest developments in…
The Materialism Podcast: Sharing the Passion for Materials Science
We’re sure that many of you already listen to podcasts on a daily or weekly basis.…