Material science labs are developing:
- Self-Healing Felt: Microcapsules repair fiber damage
- Phase-Change: Wax-infused wool regulates temperature
- Photocatalytic: Breaks down airborne VOCs
- Conductive: Embeds flexible circuitry
- Bioactive: Releases beneficial compounds like melatonin
“The storage basket will become an active participant in home health,” predicts MIT’s Dr. Lisa Wang. Prototypes already monitor stored item expiration dates.
Post time: Apr-24-2025