Breaking the mould with plasterboard

Breaking the mould with plasterboard

Patent of the month: breathable plasterboard for healthier buildings

UK Patent Number GB2591262

Plasterboard is one of the most extensively used materials in construction. Formed from gypsum-based material that is sandwiched between layers of paper, it is lightweight and easy to use, as well as benefiting from low flammability. It is also known for its acoustic qualities.

However, the sustained

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Researchers say the material has promising applications,

A team from the Tulane University School of Science and Engineering has developed a new family of two-dimensional materials that researchers say has promising applications, including in advanced electronics and high-capacity batteries.

Led by Michael Naguib, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, the study has been published in the journal Advanced Materials.

“Two-dimensional materials

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Manchester approves 2 and 3 Angel Square

Manchester approves 2 and 3 Angel Square
2&3 Angel Square will be opposite the Co-op headquarters (shown left of this CG image), built as 1 Angel Square a decade ago

The new buildings at 2 and 3 Angel Square will between them offer 440,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, designed by architects Cartwright Pickard to set “a new benchmark for sustainability, wellbeing, smart connectivity and

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Soft devices–powered by ‘stressed’ algae — glow in the

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed soft devices containing algae that glow in the dark when experiencing mechanical stress, such as being squished, stretched, twisted or bent. The devices do not require any electronics to light up, making them an ideal choice for building soft robots that explore the deep sea and other dark environments, researchers … Read More