It wasn't until the 1800s that rattan became the ideal material for weaving wicker items. Today, wicker furniture and decor are made from natural and artificial materials. Indoor wicker furniture ...

Materials science and engineering is an interdisciplinary field that forms the foundation for many engineering applications by extending the current supply of materials, improving existing materials, ...

Since its establishment as the world’s first materials science academic department, Northwestern Engineering has led and defined the frontier of material research, enabling transformative technologies ...

Key research expertise Composite materials and manufacturing High performance ductile composites Through-thickness reinforcement Time/space variable composites High performance polymers Design for ...

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All original research published in the journal is in the form of Communication articles. These are exceptionally high-quality and innovative reports that are of significant broad appeal to the ...

Durability and quality If a chair’s material seems cheap or feels as if it could crack under stress on day one, chances are good that it will be utterly destroyed by day 500. Warranty We look ...

An introduction to the structure and properties of important current and future materials, including metals, semiconductors, and polymers from an atomic and molecular perspective. Emphasis will be ...

This Lectureship recognises early career researchers, typically within 10 years of attaining their PhD or equivalent degree, who have made significant contributions to the field of materials chemistry ...

I’ve been PCMag’s home entertainment expert for over 10 years, covering both TVs and everything you might want to connect to them. I’ve reviewed more than a thousand different consumer ...

Shape memory materials are fascinating materials, with potential for application as 'smart materials' and also as new functional materials. This book presents a systematic and up-to-date account of ...

I assessed the look and feel of the materials and the overall sturdiness. Even though a portable massage chair is designed to be folded up and tucked under a bed or put on a shelf, it should still ...