Advanced Materials Magazine

Kia and Bcomp collaborate to bring sustainable materials to entry level Concept EV2

Swiss cleantech company, Bcomp joined forces with Kia to deploy its innovative ampliTex™ natural fibre composite materials into key interior components of the new Concept EV2

Biomaterials Sustainability 15 Apr 2025

Researchers develop composite materials using helical carbon nanotubes technology

A research team at Wichita State University (USA) has developed a new nanocomposite material that could significantly enhance the strength, durability, multifunctionality and performance

Materials 15 Apr 2025

Teijin announces availability of DPP-compliant products

Teijin Limited has started rolling out initiatives to enable aramid fibers and carbon fibers to be accompanied by Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology, which enhances supply chain transparency

Carbon Fibres Materials 15 Apr 2025

IIT-Guwahati develops bamboo-based composites for constructing bunkers, defence shelters

the bamboo composites possess bending strength equivalent to metallic components and are also bullet-proof

Biomaterials 14 Apr 2025

Kia EV3 Study Car made with BASF’s sustainable and high-performance material solutions

The Kia EV3 Study Car features 8 sustainable materials from BASF in various parts and components of the car.

Automotive Materials 11 Apr 2025

University of Oxford launches Oxford Advanced Materials Network

This interdisciplinary hub brings together researchers, industry partners and policy makers to address the key challenges in developing critical, next-generation materials

Materials 07 Apr 2025

WSU researchers recycle wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to re-purpose the materials to create stronger plastics

Materials 04 Apr 2025

Researchers develop a new method of producing carbon fibre

The CARBOWAVE project uses an innovative plasma and microwave heating method to make carbon fibre, replacing the conventional heating processes and significantly reducing energy consumption

Carbon Fibres 03 Apr 2025

BASF expands its portfolio of PPAs for high hydrolysis resistance

The new hydrolysis resistant Ultramid® Advanced T1300HG7 HR shows high chemical and dimensional stability in contact with many media such as glycol, thermal oil and water at temperatures of 130°C and more

Thermoplastics 31 Mar 2025

Covalent Metrology announces exclusive partnership with Toray Research Center

Covalent to expand advanced materials analysis services to key industries such as semiconductors, electronics, polymers, and batteries by offering advanced characterization techniques

Material Testing 31 Mar 2025

FIBIAS++ Project: Recycled thermoplastic composites for the use in automotive industry

The aim of the project is to develop thermoplastic composites based on recycled materials for use in the automotive industry, where reducing vehicle emissions and weight has become crucial

Thermoplastics 31 Mar 2025

BASF and Sika launch epoxy hardener for the construction industry

This new development is particularly interesting for flooring applications, for example, in production plants, storage and assembly halls, as well as parking decks

Building Construction Materials 28 Mar 2025