Researchers enhance concrete durability by integrating nano-silica and sisal fibers, improving strength and crack resistance ...

While plastics are very useful on their own, they can be much stronger when reinforced and mixed with a range of fibers. Not surprisingly, this includes the thermoplastic polymers which are commonly ...

Natural fibers have a rich history of reinforcing materials for over 3,000 years. The renewed interest in natural fiber composites in the last five years is driven by a focus on improving and ...

For years, glass fiber and carbon fiber have ruled the world of reinforcements. Manufacturers demanded high-performance, low-cost, and lightweight fibers for highly engineered resins. Until recently, ...

An international research team has developed a solar panel that utilizes a backsheet made of a natural zeolite-polyester resin as an alternative to conventional polyethylene terephthalate (PET) ...

Researchers have created protein fibers inspired by various animal muscle proteins. These materials are grown in bioreactors and can be stronger than many synthetic fibers.

You've probably noticed that wool garments keep you remarkably warm, even in harsh conditions, but there's more to this natural fiber than meets the eye. The science behind wool's exceptional warming ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Protein fibers such as collagen fibers, hairs, and silks, are fundamental building blocks of life. They play an essential role in motility, elasticity, scaffolding, stabilization ...

According to U.K.-based McLaren, a recent pioneering breakthrough that may further transform motorsports and beyond, is a natural fiber racing seat, considered to be the very first Formula One (F1) ...