nanofiber

Chemistry

Invented the world’s lightest electromagnetic shielding

Empa Researchers developed an aerogel based on cellulose nanofibers capable of shielding electromagnetic fields over a wide frequency range Electrical devices, such as motors, generate electromagnetic fields that can interfere with other nearby magnetic components. The fields are usually shielded…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Motors

Cars made by wood, the ambitious challenge from Japan

A project promoted by the Ministry of the Environment, which has already attracted the interest of car manufacturers, encourages the use of nano cellulose in automotive components The automotive market is constantly looking for new materials to be used in vehicles. The aim is to reduce the weight…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca