Material Innovation: Product design

This volume features carefully selected products that showcase the innovative use of a particular material. The book focuses on specific categories of products � grown materials, surface fortification, advanced composites, additive manufacturing media, recycled materials and the integration of electricity. The coverage of the projects is extensive, from medical equipment to clothing, with materials ranging from hemp and kelp to titanium and biocomposite glass fibres. Six specially commissioned �visual narratives� by experts in the field are included. The extensive illustrated materials directory contains detailed information on almost 100 materials.