February 1, 2005Japanese giant will fully convert to using carrier tape made from plant-based materials to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.TAGS:carbon, Fujitsu, material
November 12, 2007As with green-tech movement, the eco-spin on chemical science isn't just for tree huggers. Businesses, too, are betting on better materials.TAGS:chemistry, chemical, material, innovation, field, speakers
August 9, 2005Lab accident at Ecology Coatings leads to method of making paper and other objects that are impervious to water. Images: Ecology's nanosprayTAGS:chemical company, nanotechnology, material, paper, process
August 8, 2007These fully sustainable, off-the-grid dwellings can maintain a comfortable interior temperature regardless of the heat or cold outside.Photos: Home sweet earthshipTAGS:hill, material, temperature, house
April 16, 2007Gold. It's not just for teeth anymore. Nanostellar is going to use it to save automakers money and make diesel cars run cleaner.TAGS:converter, material, automobile company, car, metal, engine
November 3, 2005Hewlett-Packard vows to refrain from using potentially hazardous materials in products it introduces last next year.TAGS:plastics, material, HP
April 27, 2007Italian professor uses carbon nanotubes in formula for "smart" suit modeled after adhesive properties of the tree-scaling gecko.TAGS:nanotube, material, scientist, paper, bond, professor
February 14, 2006Konarka, which specializes in plastics that convert light into electricity, has raised $20 million in its latest round of venture funding.TAGS:plastics, electricity, round, material, start-up
August 8, 2006Obscure artists' pigment invented in 18th century Sweden may be key to new generation of 21st century electronics.TAGS:electron, material, Sweden, researcher, property