Living materials take inspiration from the natural world, where plants, animals and microbes routinely manufacture functional materials as part of their normal physiology. For instance, trees produce ...

It is now apparent that the mass-produced artefacts of technology in our increasingly densely populated world – whether electronic devices, cars, batteries, phones, household appliances, or industrial ...

Self-sustaining living may sound like a great idea to many, but actually getting started with this lifestyle can also seem like a big leap. The definition of self-sustaining is the act of providing ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Synthetic plastics derive their exceptional properties from complex molecular structures—structures that make them both highly useful and environmentally problematic. Creating ...

It’s no secret that plastic pollution is a major environmental issue. From single-use water bottles to plastic packaging, our reliance on plastic has created a massive waste problem that is damaging ...