Science
“Stop space debris”: wooden satellites take off from Japan
Kyoto University and the company Sumitomo Forestry are working on the development of wooden satellites: the goal is to reduce space pollution
Giovanni Sapere
wood
Chemistry
A new conductive wood could replace oil-derived plastics
The research, by the University of Science and Technology of China, has produced a new wood-based material with excellent physical and conductive properties
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Environment
Wooden wind turbines, the evolution of renewable energy
A Swedish company is the Ikea of wind and produces modular wooden turbines that are environmentally friendly and easier to transport than metal blades Innovation consists not only on discovering new materials, but also reinventing and rediscovering materials known since the dawn of civilization.…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Environment
Wood gives concrete a second life
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a recycling method for concrete through the addition of waste wood which produces a new construction material Concrete is one of the most widespread materials on the planet. It is used for the construction of structures such as skyscrapers,…
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