29 events with tag "materials"
1808
ID: 694
Humphry Davy isolates barium, calcium, magnesium, and strontium
ID: 694
1924
ID: 1328
Cellulose acetate film first produced commercially for photography and later safety film
ID: 1328
1935
ID: 1439
DuPont introduces nylon, the first fully synthetic fiber, revolutionizing textiles and materials science
ID: 1439
1938
ID: 1471
DuPont introduces Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene), creating a new class of fluoropolymers
ID: 1471
1938
ID: 1473
Fiberglass insulation first produced commercially by Owens Corning
ID: 1473
1939
ID: 1485
Polyethylene begins large-scale commercial production for electrical insulation
ID: 1485
1941
ID: 1509
Polyester resin first produced commercially for aircraft applications
ID: 1509
1951
ID: 1660
Formica laminate surfaces become widely available for kitchen countertops
ID: 1660
1959
ID: 1755
The first integrated circuit is developed, advancing semiconductor materials science
ID: 1755
1975
ID: 1942
Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) first commercialized using liquid crystal materials
ID: 1942
1975
ID: 1943
PVC siding becomes widely available for residential construction
ID: 1943
1996
ID: 3017
Fiber cement siding (HardiePlank) becomes widely available
ID: 3017
1997
ID: 3025
Scientists at IBM demonstrate the first quantum mirage, advancing quantum materials research
ID: 3025
2002
ID: 3079
Photocatalytic concrete (self-cleaning concrete) first commercialized using titanium dioxide
ID: 3079
2003
ID: 3095
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes first commercialized for sporting goods and electronics
ID: 3095
2004
ID: 3107
Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov isolate graphene, creating new class of 2D materials
ID: 3107
2005
ID: 3125
Cross-laminated timber (CLT) begins commercial production for high-rise construction
ID: 3125
2007
ID: 3148
iPhone launch drives demand for advanced electronic materials and rare earth elements
ID: 3148
2008
ID: 3163
Smart glass (electrochromic windows) becomes commercially available for buildings
ID: 3163
2012
ID: 3230
Graphene-enhanced products first commercialized (tennis rackets, electronics)
ID: 3230
2012
ID: 3231
Aerogel insulation becomes commercially available for building applications
ID: 3231
2013
ID: 3253
Self-healing concrete using bacteria becomes commercially available
ID: 3253
2015
ID: 3283
Transparent wood composites begin limited commercial production
ID: 3283
2016
ID: 3294
Paris Climate Agreement drives investment in sustainable chemistry and materials
ID: 3294
2019
ID: 3326
Commercial perovskite solar cells begin limited production
ID: 3326
2020
ID: 3342
COVID-19 pandemic increases demand for disinfectants, pharmaceuticals, medical plastics, and advanced materials
ID: 3342
2021
ID: 3359
Bio-based concrete additives from agricultural waste become commercially available
ID: 3359
2023
ID: 3385
Artificial intelligence integrated into chemical research, drug discovery, and materials design
ID: 3385
2024
ID: 3403
Bio-based plastics achieve price parity with petroleum-based plastics in select applications
ID: 3403