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Biophilic Design: In Harmony with Nature
Our interest in nature has been increasing significantly over the last 20 to 30 years. Partly due to sustainability and partly due to the increased amount of urbanization. But we understand that our …
Structural Color
The colors we find in nature do not come from pigments nor paints. The vibrant blues that you find in a butterfly wing or the green-blue patterns showcased in the plume of a peacock’s feather are in …
Biomimicry Examples
For this episode of Ask an Expert, Andrew Dent, Ph.D, EVP of material research at MaterialConneXion reviews four examples of Biomimicry with real effectiveness. …
Material Minded Sustainable Design and Experiences
Between the Paris agreement and the recent classical climate pact, we consume over half a trillion tons of virgin materials. That's creating a massive supply gap of over 90%. To close this gap we need …
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The Biomimicry Institute & AskNature.org
If you’re looking for a first-step introduction to nature-driven design, Biomimicry Institute’s asknature.org site is a great place to start. AskNature, a project started by the Biomimicry Institute, …
Material Profile: MoguHome
MC 8945-01 MoguHome and Mogu is a family of a hundred percent biodegradable Mycelium based, medium density composite panels that can be used for interior applications while supporting a circular …
Biophilic Design
Biophilic design refers to the creation a closer connection to nature through the design of buildings and landscapes. The aim of biophilic design is to use natural resources to create a sense of …
What’s the difference between biofabricate, bio-based, and biomaterials?
The term biomaterial is used to indicate materials that have a non-specific biological association. All biomaterials are bio-based, but the bio content can vary radically from less than 10 to a …
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Post Carbon
We are currently in the middle of a biotechnological revolution that are transforming many industries including fashion. Enzymes are used routinely to wash and finish textiles to give them dirt …
Biomimicry
Biomimicry, or biomimetics, is the design and production of materials that are modeled after biological species and processes. A closely related field is bionics, or the application of biological …
Top Five Materials: June 2022
MC 701702 MEBA BIORESINE® from MEBA S.A.S. This material is a bio-based thermo-setting resin derived from agricultural waste that offers exceptional quality and design flexibility for premium …
Decorative Coatings for CMF Packaging
The company Stolzle Glass has been working on developments to improve the durability of decorations. Normally embossing has done directly via the mold during production of the bottles. Stolzle offers …
Performance Coatings In Automotive and Architecture
Both automotive and architectural coatings deal with more demanding performance requirements. Both demand the material to last longer and to perform better, but performance is often related to …
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Pigments, etc.
This week we'll be discussing pigments, dyes, luminescence, and structural color. A pigment is the substance that imparts color to other materials. In practice, a pigment typically refers to a …
Material Profile: Color Shifting Film
MC-1232801 This is a polyester film coating embedded with liquid photonic crystals, resulting in a color-shifting film with brand protection and anti-counterfeiting functionalities. Whereas …
