The study showcases the researchers’ work with engineered living materials, which use living cells to produce functional materials.

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams.

UW researchers developed a new system for turning used coffee grounds into a paste, which they use to 3D print objects, such as packing materials and a vase. They inoculate the paste with Reishi...

A new study from Professor Sinan Keten found that the amount of stretching determines the fibers’ properties.

We've seen fungi being used to create useful new materials for construction, fire-retardant building insulation, and even 3D-printed batteries.

Inspired by natural polymers like DNA, chemists have devised a way to engineer plastic so it breaks down when it is no longer needed, rather than polluting the environment