Taking inspiration from the way sea cucumbers can strengthen their exterior when in danger, scientists in Germany have developed a novel wafer-thin paper material that can transition from firm to soft ...

Technologies that underpin modern society, such as smartphones and automobiles, rely on a diverse range of functional ...

Inspired by kirigami, a type of Japanese paper art, researchers have created a new material that transforms from a grid into ...

The mechanical properties and behaviour of paper materials are dictated by their complex microstructure and anisotropic nature, which arise from the interwoven network of cellulose fibres and the ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) (TOKYO:7912) has developed an easy to recycle paper monomaterial eco-friendly packaging sheet with high barrier properties. The new product ...

Using cellulose nanofibers from wood, researchers have made paper that can be tuned using a slow heat treatment to be effective semiconductors, some almost as conductive as metals (ACS Nano 2022, DOI: ...

A while ago, I wrote an article about some tests I had done on an experimental version of stone paper. This material was the first stone paper material that I could use with my household, water-based ...

Whether your gifting process includes lots of bows or the sleekest metallic designs, it’s helpful to have wrapping paper that can be used for virtually any occasion, including birthdays, anniversaries ...

Hillsborough County's Naughty and Nice list of recyclable materials, circa Dec. 2024. After the rush of opening gifts with friends and family has ended, the only thing left is to clean up and discard ...