Twin sisters Neeka Mashouf and Leila Mashouf began their scientific research careers at the age of 15. Neeka pursued materials science at UC Berkeley. Leila […]
Author Archives: Armando Lee
Applications of Chitin and Chitosan
Chitin and chitosan are biological polymers derived from the exoskeletons of arthropods and insects, beaks of birds, internal shells of cephalopods, and the cell walls […]
Prefabricated Homes: Advantages and Disadvantages
Medieval Norman poet Robert Wace made the first recorded mention of prefabricated structures in the French magazine Historia 1160 to 1170. He described the transportation […]
Why is Timber More Popular than Concrete in the U.S.
The construction industry in the United States has a gross output of more than 2 trillion dollars and its contribution to the gross domestic product […]
Manufactured Homes vs Modular Homes: Difference
Individuals or families looking for cost-effective and time-efficient alternatives to traditional residential construction can choose between two general categories of prefabricated homes: manufactured homes and […]
Wood-Plastic Composites: Advantages and Disadvantages
The historic Italian company Covema, which specialized in designing equipment for processing plastic materials, invented and patented the process for creating wood-plastic composites or WPCs […]
PVC Materials in Construction: Advantages and Disadvantages
PVC or polyvinyl chloride is a high-strength and multipurpose thermoplastic material made of ethylene, which is derived from crude oil or natural gas, and chlorine, […]
Medium-Density Fiberboards: Advantages and Disadvantages
The first mass-produced medium-density fiberboards or MDF were introduced in the United States in 1966. Norbord, previously known as Northwood Panelboard, is often credited with […]
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture: Advantages and Disadvantages
Ready-to-assemble furniture or flat-pack furniture is a form of furniture packed and sold in separate components and requires assembly by end-use customers. Flat-pack furnishing products […]