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Overview of Sustainability Certifications – Part 1
In this seminar, Andrew Dent, Ph.D, EVP, Materials Research discusses Material Focused, Sustainability Certifications. …
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Masterbatch
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 …
The Mass Balance Approach
This is a bookkeeping approach that ensures all materials are tracked at all stages of its journey from feedstock (oil from the ground in the case of plastics) through to processing and product. …
Discover New Rubber Alternatives Driving Sustainability
What is Rubber? 99% of the natural rubber we use is extracted from a tree called Hevea brasiliensis which is obtained from latex, a whitish milky fluid, through tree tapping. Natural rubber is an …
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UV Curing
UV curing is the process of using ultraviolet light to instantly dry coatings, inks, or adhesives. Note that light is made up of radiation, a form of energy. Also note that each chemical reaction …
What is a recent material trend we’re excited about?
One material trend I have noticed this year is seaweed. There have been a lot of companies looking to harvest seaweed for materials. The benefits of seaweed are its potential to address …
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Material Profile: Cair Paint, Manufacture Gust MC 1218501
Cair Paint by Gush is an air-purifying paint that eliminates toxic chemicals and biological contaminants like volatile organic compounds, mold, bacteria, and odor. Gush paints contain a proprietary …
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Plasticizer
A plasticizer is a substance added to a material to make it more flexible, softer, less frictional, or less viscous. More specifically, we regard plasticizers as a substance added to a raw polymer to …
Download your Preview of the August Trend Report
Our newest trend report, created in partnership with The Prospectivists and Broadside Studios is live! This month's trend report, entitled "Creative Self-Exploration" looks at this macro trend …
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Download the August 2022 Trend Report
The concept of Creative Identity describes individuals who transcend traditional social codes and assignations to freely elaborate their own individuality. It reflects a growing aspiration, especially …
Top Five Materials: August 2022
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
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 …
What are some database best practices?
If there’s a specific topic of materials you’d like to find, you might first try entering it in our search text box. For instance, maybe you’re looking for recycled fabrics. You can further refine …
Hotel of Tomorrow – Inspiration Webinars Recap
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins the “Hotel of Tomorrow” inspiration webinar in introducing various materials and technologies focusing on up-cycling product waste that can be used now or in the future. …
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Rammed Earth
Rammed earth is a construction technique that compacts loose soil into solid structures. Raw materials used typically include earth, lime, gravel, and chalk, though really any loose material, from …
