Queen Mary University of London researchers have developed new nanocomposite films using starch instead of petroleum-based ...

Improving the recycling of thermosets through the development of bio-based composites using recyclable epoxy resins, ...

Scanning electron microscope image of Au 3+ extraction and reduction by graphene oxide/chitosan sponge; Au 3+ is shown in ...

Homeowners Collaborate to Upgrade 30 Home Exteriors from Rotting Natural Cedar to Composite Shingles Rhode Island’s Oakland ...

Materials and fabrication process R&D achieves low-cost, compostable plant pots made from invasive hyacinth fibers and a ...

They add color and use a mold to make the composite shingles look like natural materials. Manufacturers may add coatings to the composite shingle to create a desired color or make it more weather ...

Developed by materials scientists at the National University of Singapore, the material is a type of sponge and 10 times more ...

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are using a new bioderived material to 3D print custom roosting structures for ...

The efficient use of cellulose – the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block – could address many issues ...

Composite materials can be molded to look like wood shakes, natural slate, and other materials. They’re available in a variety of colors, usually priced between $7.50 and $13 per square foot.

Choosing between vinyl vs. laminate flooring for your home? Our expert guide compares their appearance, cost, installation, longevity, and cleaning care.

Researchers used municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI FA), blast furnace slag (BFS), and desulfurization gypsum ...