Swedish startup Adsorbi has secured €1mn to ramp up production of a cellulose-based material that sucks up pollutants from the air.  Metsä Spring, the venture arm of the Finnish forestry giant, led th ...

Anisotropic materials play a critical role in today's manufacturing processes and other applications. Their unique ability to retain their shape under extreme thermal conditions has made these ...

Air resistance is a type of friction between air and another material. Objects with a large surface area create more air resistance so they move more slowly though air. That is why sky divers use ...

Nanotechnology has the potential to enhance basic construction materials such as cement, concrete, and steel. By adding nanoparticles, concrete can become stronger, more durable, self-healing, ...