Advanced materials are behind most everyday applications and the technologies that have revolutionised the way of life of people everywhere, yet they remain largely unknown to the general public. An EU initiative got people thinking about their far-reaching effects.
The importance of advanced materials in daily life is overlooked because of the focus placed on their end products, from cars to smartphones. There is no consideration for the materials that enable these technologies and deliver solutions for a sustainable, healthy and safe world.
Further details: The virtues of advanced materials