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Discover articles and case studies on bio-based materials, from renewable resources to innovative applications in design and manufacturing.

Industrially manufactured materials sustainably transforming their production systems from the inside out

Discover how dry molded fiber, bio-based polymers and 3D-printed wood are transforming industrial manufacturing through scalable, lower-impact processes.

Regulating sound, proximity to nature and touch: sustainable solutions for sensitive environments

Discover sustainable materials for sensory design, including acoustic textiles, natural hay wall coverings and bio-based foam made from kelp

Sustainable living: the potential of circular bio-based fibers

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Biocomposites and circular fibers: sustainable alternatives for design and industry

When discussing composite materials, we usually refer to high-performance solutions made of a matrix and a reinforcement of synthetic origin,…

3 Material Innovation Directions For 2024

Many material innovations have emerged in 2023, in continuity or acceleration compared to previous trends.

Bioplastics: what are they?

The European Bioplastics Association defines bioplastics as plastics that are either bio-based (i.e. with content that comes from a renewable…

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Bio, bio, bio!

From furniture to the automotive industry, natural materials are increasingly trying to reclaim application spaces hitherto firmly occupied by synthetic…

Bio iridescent sequin elissa brunato sustainable design - Materially

Sequins made of cellulose-based bioplastic

Clothes embroidered with sequins have recently come back into fashion, but there are fears that these plastic decorations are disastrous…

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Algae based materials: a promising comeback

Recently a lot of research over new refining processes regarding the use of algae has been carried out worldwide.

AirBubble air-purifying eco-machine, the bio-digital, algae-powered eco-pavilion that purifies the air

ecoLogicStudio, the London-based architecture studio led by Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto, has designed AirBubble air-purifying eco-machine, a futuristic transparent…

Da foglie spiaggiate a materiale performante - Materially

From beached leaves to performance material: acoustic panels made from marine plants

Algae and marine plants represent valid resources for the production of materials and finished products of various kinds, such as…

Bio manufacturing piatforms to build the future - Materially

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