Transparent wood has been gaining traction recently as an advanced functional material that could replace glass and plastic in consumer applications. According to a recent life cycle assessment study, transparent wood may offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional optical mater
A research team in Switzerland recently constructed a geodesic dome made out of demolition waste to show how construction could become more sustainable by applying circular economy principles to waste and using digital technologies to facilitate this.
A recent paper provides insight into a specific class of carbon nanomaterials and their application in oil spill remediation. Learn more about using carbon nanomaterials to clean up oil spills in this article.
Bioplastics offer improved material properties and potentially lower environmental impacts than conventional plastic materials made from petrochemicals. “Drop-in” bio-based plastics are compatible with current recycling processes, and some of these products are designed for biodegradation.