DecemberMMU - Material ConneXion

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DecemberMMU
Index
carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
MC 2687-34
MC 2687-35
MC 2687-36
MC 2687-37
MC 3034-08
MC 3877-02
MC 5091-08
MC 5826-02
MC 5826-03
MC 5826-04
MC 5920-07
MC 5920-08
Wall covering material
made of poly vinyl
chloride (PVC) with
numerous vertical
striations imitating
the appearance of
raw silk. Applications
include wall coverings
for residential and
commercial interiors.
Flexible, handpainted, wood veneer
decorated with bold
organic patterns. It is
backed with paper and
can be wrapped on
columns. Applications
include wall coverings
for residential and
commercial interiors.
Hardwood plywood
made of renewable
eucalyptus hybrid tree
species. Applications
include flooring,
paneling, ceiling,
furniture, cabinetry and
tabletops.
Transparent,
compostable
biopolymer film for bag
applications. The film
has a good balance of
strength and stiffness,
making it tough to tear
or puncture.
Wall covering
comprising a cotton
canvas covered with
silver and gold leaf
patterns. A protective
topcoat is applied to
make it more durable
and scratch-resistant.
Used in upholstered
walls and ceilings.
Formaldehyde- and
phenol-free laminated
decorative surface
panels composed
of recycled kraft
paper and a bio-resin
produced from sugar
production waste.
Applications include
interior surfaces.
Micro-beads of
polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHA) that are fully
biodegradable in
marine environments.
Applications include
gentle exfoliants in
personal care products
such as shampoos and
cleansers.
Bio-based composite
panel made from wood
fiber (65%) and an
acrylic binder (35%)
that is formaldehyde
free. Applications
include tabletops,
countertops, vanities,
artwork, flooring, walls,
partitions and furniture.
natural
Hand-dyed surfacing
material composed
of Kenaf strands. The
material is hand-woven
using traditional floor
loom. Applications
include wall coverings
for residential and
commercial interiors.
Natural fiber based,
high-stiffness
composite laminate
that has improved
vibration-dampening
properties. Used as
rigid strengtheners
in music instruments
furniture, and sporting
goods.
Injection molding grade
biopolymer for medium
and large cavity
molds that require
high bio-content,
biodegradability,
or both. Used in
disposable utensils,
consumer products
and electronics.
Panels and planks
that have been cut
from discarded pine
trees infested by blue
stain fungus, each
piece having a unique
character and color.
Used in tabletops,
countertops, vanities,
artwork and flooring.
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Index
carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
MC 6150-02
MC 6150-03
MC 6150-04
MC 6185-02
MC 6428-02
MC 6480-12
MC 6480-13
MC 6556-05
MC 6556-06
MC 6790-07
MC 6973-18
MC 7125-02
Bio-based composite
material made from
50% flax fiber and
50% PP. Applications
include automotive,
electronic or industrial
parts, garden and
sports equipment or
consumer products.
Flexible, translucent
sheets that are
produced as a
secretion from bacteria
fed a sugary solution
(in this case pineapple
juice) in a warm bath.
Applications include
bags, upholstery and
for accessories.
Nonwoven felt
composed of 50%
natural fibers and
50% thermoplastic
(PP). Applications
include any composite
part made by a
thermocompression
process.
Leather made from
equine caecum,
i.e. horse intestine.
The leather is made
by vegetal tanning
process and hence
can be recycled.
Applications include
wall paneling, interiors
and fashion.
Bio-based insulation
material made from
natural grass cellulose
(96%) and a boric
acid fire retardant.
Applications include
blow-in insulation
material for wall, roof
and floor cavities.
Additive comprising
micro-sized platelets
that contain cellulose
nanofibers and are
derived from the
agricultural waste of
root crops. Used in
water-based resins,
cosmetics, adhesives,
plaster and paints.
Structural sheet
material that is
an alternative to
engineered wood,
made from agricultural
waste and mycelium.
Applications include
furniture components,
sports equipment and
architectural interiors.
Pulp injection molded
parts composed of
30% paper pulp,
30% starch, 30%
water, the remaining
ingredients a mixture
of PVA and antimold.
Used in semi-durable
decorative products.
natural
Durable, composite
material made of 75%
natural fibers obtained
from grass and 25%
recycled PP for use in
flooring. Applications
include interiors,
countertop, paneling
and flooring.
Reinforcement mat
composed of 100%
flax, which enables
a higher fiber volume
fraction compared with
usual reinforcement
mats (glass or natural
fibers). Used in
composite parts made
by infusion or RTM.
Packaging material
made from mycelium
(mushroom “roots”)
and low value plant
stalk fibers. Used in
protective packaging,
above-grade building
insulation, consumer
products, sports and
protective gear.
Prepreg composite
made of unidirectional
flax fibers or fabrics
impregnated with
epoxy resin to create
a high strength,
lightweight structure.
Used in sporting
goods, transportation,
interiors and furniture.
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Index
carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
MC 7295-06
MC 7332-01
MC 7333-01
MC 7334-01
MC 7335-01
MC 7336-01
MC 7337-01
MC 7339-01
MC 7341-01
MC 7342-01
MC 7343-01
MC 7344-01
Biopolymer filament
composed of 80%
PLA and 20% recycled
bamboo fibers, a
rapidly renewable
resource. Applications
include the additive
manufacturing of toys,
novelties and jewelry.
High-performance
closed-cell foam that
is a replacement for
neoprene, PU, and
EVA. Applications
include wetsuits,
toys, footwear, sports
apparel, protection
equipment, yoga mats
and gasketing.
Flax (linen) fiber treated
with an enzymatic
process to produce
soft, fine fibers
comparable to cotton
making it suitable for
knitting as well as
weaving. Used for
underwear, apparel
and furnishings.
Insulating material
that is composed of
seaweed (posidonia
oceanica). Applications
include insulation of
internal or external
walls, ceilings and
panels.
PHA polymer
produced through
the microbial
fermentation of
sugars. Applications
include packaging,
bags, containers,
housewares, lighting,
textiles, vehicles and
electronics.
Polyhydroxyalkanoate
(PHA) polymer, a linear
polyester produced
through the microbial
fermentation of sugars.
Applications include
packaging, bags,
containers, lighting,
textiles, vehicles and
electronics.
Resin compound
composed of aquatic
algae biomass.
Applications include
disposable packaging
containers, consumer
goods and horticultural
films.
Prefabricated
construction bricks
produced from
natural Beton, a
bio-compound made
from a mixture of 35%
Canabium (hemp)
and 65% natural lime
binder.Used in walling
systems and partitions.
natural
Moldable fibrous pulp
that contains a mix
of rapidly renewable
grasses and fibers,
including bulrush,
bagasse, bamboo,
wheat stalk and kenaf.
Applications include
consumer product and
food packaging.
Cellulose kraft
pulp from planted
eucalyptus trees.
Eucalyptus is fast
growing, increasing
the rate and volume
of harvest. The pulp
is suitable for use in
absorbent articles and
paper products.
Virgin-fiber based
board coated with
bioplastic. Applications
include packaging
of chilled food, fast
food, ice cream,
cups for cold drinks,
confectionery and
pastries.
Lumber that has been
treated with silica to
‘mineralize’ the natural
cells of the wood and
create an impervious
barrier. It is used for
construction of houses,
as well as for decking,
and poles and studs in
buildings.
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Index
carbon
cement
metal
glass
polymer
ceramic
process
MC 7345-01
MC 7346-01
MC 7347-01
MC 7348-01
MC 7350-01
MC 7350-02
High-performance,
bio-based paint
and primer whose
precursors are derived
from soy. Applications
include interior and
exterior use for drywall,
fiber cement, masonry,
concrete, wood and
most primed metals.
Leather-like paper
created from 70%
silkworm cocoon
fibers and 30%
honeybee bio
resin, both insect
waste materials.
Applications include
furniture, fashion and
surface design.
High-performance
prepreg that contains
flax fibers and resin
for a total of 75%
bio-based content.
Applications include
sports equipment,
musical instruments,
furniture and
consumer electronics.
Carpet tiles made from
carded Cashmere goat
hair fibers (70%) and
nylon (30%) formed
into a continuous
corrugation and
bonded to a (PVC)
backing. Used in
commercial and
residential interiors.
natural
Biodegradable
packaging material
made from Sorghum
grain protein.
Applications include
packaging for
electronics, glass and
other fragile materials.
Carpet roll made from
carded Cashmere
goat hair fibers
(80%), 15% Nylon,
5% Viscose (Rayon).
Applications include
commercial and
residential interiors.
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