Matières Volatiles

This research project was conducted as part of the Master’s program in Creation and Contemporary Technologies at ENSCI-Les Ateliers.

Based on experiments with possible alternative materials, research has focused on the transformation and use of feathers. This raw material is produced in large quantities worldwide and, once used, is not recycled. The aim of this research is therefore to extend or transform its lifespan.

One of the approaches has led to the development of a material made from feathers with starch as a binder. It is solid, lightweight, and has the ability to be reshaped.

The material has different characteristics depending on the type of feather and how it is processed. This can range from a lightweight, less resistant material to a rigid and compact one.

Possible applications would be to use it in packaging, in furniture by molding it or using it in sheets.