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Material of the month

See also these articles from Materials World magazine focusing on specific materials

Material of the month: bio-based polymers

31 Mar 2017

We look at plastics made from sugarcane, milk and a range of other biomass sources.

Material of the month: aluminium

1 Mar 2017

From aircrafts and skyscrapers to smartphones and packaging, aluminium is one of the most versatile materials used today. Natalie Daniels discovers why.

Material of the month: carbon fibre composite

1 Feb 2017

Simon Frost charts the history of the favoured materials in applications where strength, stiffness and low weight are key.

Material of the month – Leather

4 Jan 2017

Anna Ploszajski delves into the history of one of mankind’s longest used natural resources.

Material of the Month - Tin

7 Dec 2016

Ellis Davies looks at the importance of tin in history and where it stands in the modern day.