Traditional building materials have some drawbacks in the construction industry, particularly
in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Biomaterials derived from …

Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) are being widely used in aerospace,
marine, automotive and healthcare applications due to their sustainability, low cost and …

Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) have been utilized as an important class of smart
actuator materials. However, the modest actuation mechanical and robustness …

There is an essential need for a change in the way we build our physical environment. To
prevent our ecosystems from collapsing, raising awareness of already available bio-based …

Transparent chitosan (CS) film is prepared and its application in high temperature/fire
warning is discussed. NaCl-doped chitosan (CS-NaCl) film shows excellent performance in …

Buildings must adapt and respond dynamically to their environment to reduce their energy
loads and mitigate environmental impacts. Several approaches have addressed responsive …

Electronic textiles (e-textiles) have become more and more important in daily life and
attracted increased attention of the scientific community over the last decade. This …

Globally, the construction sector is regarded as one of the major contributors to greenhouse
gas emissions, energy consumption, freshwater usage, resource utilization, and solid waste …

As global challenges evolve rapidly, lightweight architecture emerges as an effective and
efficient solution to meet rapidly changing needs. Textiles offer flexibility and sustainability …

In a resource-constrained world, raising awareness about the development of eco-friendly
alternative materials is critical for ensuring a more sustainable future. Mycelium-based …