Circular cotton is used to create colorful sound absorbtion tiles from Impact Acoustics. With only 12% of clothing materials being recycled and 92 million tonnes of textile waste being produced ...

Imagine a world where you can effectively block sound without the need for bulky and sometimes costly insulation. A game-changing technology is making this possible – a unique material that can block ...

This latest accomplishment joins the company’s previously secured ASTM certifications, enhancing the features and expanding the end-uses for its microalgae-based bio-cement and bio-concrete. BOULDER, ...

The research team from The University of Hong Kong presented their findings at the Phononics 2025: 7th International Conference on Phononic Crystals/Metamaterials, Phonon Transport, Topological ...

Acoustic and thermal insulation materials have become an essential focus in modern engineering, driven by the need to reduce noise pollution and enhance energy efficiency in buildings and vehicles.

In the U.S., mass timber has been quickly gaining popularity as a building material—and for good reason. Mass timber can deliver a slew of benefits, chief among them the environmental impact. A ...

Absorbing excess sound to make public environments like theaters and concert halls safer for hearing and using the unwanted sound waves to create electricity is the aim of a new paper. The authors ...

In everyday life, designing spaces that both let air flow and absorb sound can be a tricky balancing act. Usually, materials that allow air to pass through—like vents—also let sound escape, making it ...