Category: Materials
Synthetic Gecko.
Material developed that is based on the sticky feet of geckos. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, July 26th, 2006.
BioHaven Wild Floating Islands.
Product derived from recycled materials is a man-made island that is designed to filter water pollution.
Post date: Wednesday, July 19th, 2006.
Bone morpheonetic proteins.
Protein that induces cells to morph into bone can regenerate tissue around teeth damaged by gum disease. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, July 19th, 2006.
Spidrex.
Scientists are using modified silk fibers to encourage damaged nerve cells to regenerate. (via)
Post date: Thursday, July 13th, 2006.
Active Building Envelope.
Thin-film technology that uses solar energy to turn ordinary surfaces into climate control systems. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, July 12th, 2006.
Cellular aluminum.
Aluminum material developed that is porously designed like foam to be strong and evenly distribute impact forces.
Post date: Tuesday, July 11th, 2006.
Boing boing.
Washington, D.C. is testing sidewalks that are created from recycled rubber tires.
Post date: Wednesday, July 5th, 2006.
5-hydroxymethylfurfural.
Chemical intermediate derived from fructose sugar that can be turned into plastic. (via)
Post date: Saturday, July 1st, 2006.
Electrospinning.
Fabrication process that produces bioactive vascular grafts designed to help patients regenerate new arteries. (via)
Post date: Monday, June 19th, 2006.
Shear thickening fluid.
Post date: Thursday, June 15th, 2006.
a-carbonia.
Scientists put dry ice under extreme pressure and produce a new glass substance.
Post date: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006.
EAPap.
Researchers have created a smart paper that bends in the presence of an electric field.
Post date: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006.
High-tensile nanocomposite.
Scientists engineer a strong new nanomaterial by fusing silica and spider silk.
Post date: Wednesday, June 14th, 2006.
SUFTLA.
Manufacturing process that has allowed Epson to create a high-resolution, flexible electronic paper. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, June 13th, 2006.
Quantum Critical Point.
Scientists observe matter lose a dimension in the lab and go from 3D to 2D. (via)
Post date: Thursday, June 1st, 2006.
Modular carbon-fibre wings.
Parachute system being tested that will allow paratroopers to fly up to 200km before landing.
Post date: Wednesday, May 31st, 2006.
Chemical vapor deposition.
Chemical process that simulates conditions present at the beginning of time is being used to grow real diamonds. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, May 30th, 2006.
Metamaterials.
Researchers have developed materials that can bend radio waves and light in any direction and allow objects to appear invisible.
Post date: Thursday, May 25th, 2006.
Kwarx.
Handblown crystal material used in wine glasses that is designed to be unbreakable. (via)
Post date: Wednesday, May 24th, 2006.
Elastocoast.
Spray-on composite consisting of polyurethane and crushed stones is designed to help protect coastlines from erosion. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, May 16th, 2006.
Lithium monoboride compound.
Binary alloy that is theorized to be a record-breaking superconductive structure when synthesized. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, May 9th, 2006.
CoMnSi1-xGex.
Material discovered that gets colder when placed in a magnetic field. (via)
Post date: Monday, April 24th, 2006.
BioBag.
Plastic bio-polymer derived from corn is both 100% compostable and biodegradeable. (via)
Post date: Monday, April 24th, 2006.
Piezoelectric nanogenerators.
Researchers have produced electricity by vibrating tiny nanowires.
Post date: Thursday, April 13th, 2006.
Thor Shield.
Polyester fabric that is resistant to stun gun voltage.
Post date: Wednesday, April 5th, 2006.
Liquid-crystalline polymers.
Plastic has been developed that an electric current can pass through.
Post date: Thursday, March 23rd, 2006.
Chemo-biotechnological conversion.
Process using soil bacterium that converts Styrofoam into a biodegradeable plastic.
Post date: Thursday, February 23rd, 2006.
Plastic solar cell.
Spray-on composite that harnesses solar energy and turns it into electricity. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, February 14th, 2006.
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles.
Researchers are developing self-cleaning coatings for surfaces in homes and hospitals that are activated by indoor light.
Post date: Thursday, February 9th, 2006.
Great Train Track Robbery.
German thieves steal 5 kilometers of railroad track.
Post date: Monday, February 6th, 2006.
Spacecraft skin.
Composite material being tested for spacecraft that can heal itself like human skin.
Post date: Monday, January 23rd, 2006.
Nano-armor.
Israeli company has created a material five times stronger than steel. (via)
Post date: Friday, December 16th, 2005.
Aluminum oxynitride.
US Military is developing see-through aluminum armor. (via)
Post date: Tuesday, October 18th, 2005.
Dish Maker.
Machine molds cups, plates, and bowls out of a recyclable material that can be remolded again and again.
Post date: Wednesday, October 12th, 2005.
Plantic.
Plastic that is made from plants and dissolves in water. (via)
Post date: Monday, October 3rd, 2005.
Spider silk.
Scientists in Montreal have bred dairy goats with a spider and produced a unique silk protein, called BioSteel, for use in bulletproof vests, medical supplies and space equipment. (via)
Post date: Monday, September 19th, 2005.
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