The Natural Materials and Polymer Processing Group, is headed by Margaret C. Burns Chair in Engineering and Professor in Materials Science and Engineering Caroline Schauer. The NMPP group works ...

or absorbent (a towel). Fabrics are used to make clothes as they are flexible, warm and do not wear out easily. Image caption, Natural materials, such as wool and wood, come from living things or ...

Biomimetic materials are often so-called because they mimic the forms and functions of natural materials. Lay down crystalline sheets separated by thin organic films, and you have something that ...

Absorbent with good insulating properties due to the fibre’s natural crimp (curl), has good elasticity so doesn’t crease much, relatively strong but can shrink on washing Jumpers, suits ...

Researchers have created proof-of-concept transparent woods using almost entirely natural materials, and have explored making them electrically conductive, too. Can you imagine a smartphone with a ...

Flooring brand Forbo explains how its linoleum surfacing material uses natural, raw materials to create a versatile finish in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. Called ...

Other solar technologies are passive. For example, big windows placed on the sunny side of a building allow sunlight to heat-absorbent materials on the floor and walls. These surfaces then release ...

Natural materials have been priortised Both Clay House's exterior and interior walls are finished in a clay-based render, forming a backdrop to natural wood furniture and joinery. These are ...