innovative materials
When Less is More: Plastic Nanotechnology
Read MoreThe Use Of Plastics In Building And Construction: Providing Energy-Efficient Solutions
Submitted on Oct 20, 2009
From residential homes to commercial buildings, hospitals and schools, architects and designers rely on plastics to help maximize durability and improve energy efficiency and performance. Properly installed plastic building products can help reduce energy and maintenance costs and potentially reduce a homeowner’s carbon footprint. In fact, a one-ye [...]
Category: Buildings & Homes
Self-Healing Plastics Could One Day Repair Planes in Flight
Submitted on Oct 9, 2009
Engineers at Bristol University in the U.K. have created plastic technologies that could one-day lead to the development of airplanes that can literally fix themselves while they are still in the air. Interestingly, the British engineers were inspired by human biology; their plastic technology emulates the healing process in living organisms. The se [...]
Category: Cars & Transportation
New Plastic-Wood Composites Are a Great Way to Recycle
Submitted on Oct 9, 2009
Don’t be fooled by a convincing faux finish – the “wood” on and in your walls, doors, window frames, decorative molding and outdoor decking and fencing might all be made with plastics-wood composites. Here’s why that’s a very good thing… More and more architects, designers, builders and property owners are replacing 100 percent wooden b [...]
Category: Buildings & Homes
New Plastic Can Heal Itself
Submitted on Oct 1, 2009
Researchers at the University of Illinois have created a type of plastic that can simply heal itself. Similar to how a small cut on your hand or foot heals in no time, this new innovation is being developed into plastic items such as cell phone cases, cd cases and even parts of your car.
Category: Future Technologies
Steamboat’s Boatworks Puts Recycled Plastic to Work
Submitted on Oct 1, 2009
If recycled plastic floats your boat, check out this recycled plastic kayak.
Category: Eco Solutions
Armani Meets Dasani: a Plastic Bottle Suit for Women
Submitted on Sep 30, 2009
Recycled plastic used to make women's suits.
Category: Fashion & Design
