Publications

Materia regularly publishes articles in relevant journals and on our own website.
Below you will find all the relevant articles and columns; for inspiration, information and entertainment.
Do you know of interesting articles we should include here? Let us know on info@materia.nl


Latest additions

Luminous and acoustic wall covering

Recently, Philips has announced that it will partner with Kvadrat Soft Cells, to bring a luminous textile to the market. Kvadrat Soft Cells produces textile panels for soundabsorption. For a special range Philips’ addressable...

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Purifying water with sand

For billions of people living in rural and developing areas clean drinking water is not something that can be taken for granted. Researchers from Rice University in Texas, USA, have found a sustainable way to purify dirty water.

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self-healing polymer

Researchers at Universities in Ohio, USA and Fribourg, Switzerland have developed a rubbery plastic that is self-healing when exposed to ultraviolet light. Self-healing materials are not that new, but in this case damages can...

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Compostable Netting Bags Crying Out for Supermarket Uptake

Dsolve: Compostable Netting Bags Made from Bioresin are Crying Out for Supermarket Uptake

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Dung Furniture

Dung is not a common material for creating a furniture or an object. Many of us disgust the smell, the touch or the view of this natural biodegradable substance.

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Materia's Favorites

Material Index 2009

 "Material Index 2009" is now available. With beautiful photos, text and detailed information of the manufacturer. This handy guide is designed as a source of inspiration for you and your customers with special attention to sustainable materials.