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Leatherlike Celium grown with agricultural fruit waste
September 1st, 2024
Celium is created from a process where bacteria feed on agricultural fruit waste. It is produced in a solar-powered plant in Central Mexico. Images: Polybion In May, Polybion™, a Madrid, Spain, biomaterials company, released its Celium™ Swatch Sampler collection in a variety of tones, marbled patterns and embossed styles to show the leatherlike material’s versatility. […]
Sileather showcased in electric cars
September 1st, 2024
Sileather® is used for the back-seat projection movie screen that doubles as a shade in the AITO M9 (top). The material is used throughout the Leapmotor C10 SUV in the high-touch areas of the seats, armrests, steering wheel and door panels (bottom two photos). Images: Sileather Silicone fabric Sileather® is finding a variety of uses […]
Researchers expand study on muscle atrophy
July 1st, 2023
Researchers at The Ohio State University have fabricated a wearable sensor designed to detect and monitor muscle atrophy, a condition that’s typically caused by degenerative disease, aging or muscle disuse. The practice of using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess muscle size and volume can require frequent testing, but this can be time consuming and […]