Future of Materials

Let's take a closer look at Metal Foams, an innovative material inspired by nature. With a unique microstructure design spanning three different scales, this material maintains strength, impressively low weight, and a large surface area with the ability to absorb liquids. These exceptional properties unlock a multitude of applications across various industries. What's your take on Metal Foams? Material by Apheros AG, apheros.ch Discover it here: futureofmaterials.com/en/materials... #materialinnovation #smartmaterials #futureofmaterials #materials #science #design #materialdesign #MetalFoams

Introducing the Mycelium Ink! What if the skin of your beloved everyday object were alive and similar to human skin? It would heal itself. Or even more, would it take the full circle of life and return to nature when it's no longer needed? The Mycelium Ink is an experimental material by Silvan Gantenbein, Emanuele Colucci, Julian Käch, Etienne Trachsel, Fergal B. Coulter, Patrick A.Rühs, Kunal Masania, Complex Materials Group, ETH Zurich . . . #natureinspired #materialsresearch #smartmaterials #futureofmaterials #materials #science #design #materialdesign #mycelium #3dprinting #mushrooms #fungus

Introducing the Bacterial Hydrogel! We are discovering the wonder of living materials - manufactured substances act like living organisms. They can adapt, repair, and grow all on their own without any human intervention. Unlike traditional materials, this material is alive! Inspired by living organisms, this material contains living bacteria engineered to sense their environment and influence the material's properties. The Bacterial Hydrogel is an experimental material by Anton Kan, Complex Materials Group, ETH Zurich. #natureinspired #materialsresearch #smartmaterials #futureofmaterials #sciencecommunication #materials #science #design #materialdesign #hydrogel #cellulose #bacteria

Meet the Magnetic Carpet! It is a reactive surface with tiny magnetic hairs. Inspired by cilia, nature’s smallest movers, they transport objects and liquids on their surface. The Magnetic Carpet is an experimental material by Ahmet Demirörs, Sophia Ganzeboom, Sümeyye Aykutt and Erik Poloni, Complex Materials Group, ETH Zurich. Learn more here: futureofmaterials.com/en/materials... . . . #natureinspired #materials #materialsresearch #smartmaterials #futureofmaterials #innovative #science #design #materialdesign

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