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Innovative Materials for Climate-Resilient Cities

To combat threats from climate change (such as an increase in the number and duration of wild fires, heatwaves, and floods) researchers are working to develop innovative materials which will help create more climate-resilient cities.

Bio-Based, Environment, Innovation, NanomaterialsJames EdeApril 14, 2020Climate-Resilient Cities, GuardTop, ePave, Cypris, Million Cool Roofs Challenge, University of Maryland, nanowood, ILC Dover, flood barrier made of waterproof polyvinyl chloride-coated nylon, Kevlar-and-polyester shee, MetaRE, Columbia University, climate crisisComment

Natural Plant Fibers Used to Make Buildings, Cars and Planes

The Economist published an exciting article looking at the various ways material scientists are using natural plant fibers to enhance everyday materials.

Innovation, Environment, Nanomaterials, SustainabilityJames EdeJuly 3, 2018CelluComp, Vireo Advisors, Lancaster University, nanoplatelets made of carrots, Stora Enso, University of Maryland, lignin, super wood, natural plant fibers, Natural Plant Fibers Used to Make Buildings, Cars and PlanesComment

“Nanowood”: Better than Styrofoam?

Researchers at the University of Maryland have created an eco-friendly alternative to Styrofoam using nano-size wood fibers.