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Carbon Dioxide Absorbing Lithium Silicate Ceramics from Toshiba

Toshiba have developed a lithium silicate based ceramic that can absorb 400 times it volume in carbon dioxide. The material has applications in power generation and could aid a reduction in green house gas emissions. Posted June 23 2003

26 Jun 2003

Smart Bricks for Monitoring the Health of Buildings - News Item

Scientists have incorporated monitoring devices into bricks that will provide feedback on the health of a building. This information could be crucial in a fire or earthquake damaged building. Posted June 12 2003

26 Jun 2003

Gecko Tape - Dry Adhesive Allowing Spiderman - Like Behaviour - News Item

Researchers at the University of Manchester have successfully synthesised Gecko Tape, an adhesive material that allows the wearer to scale vertical surfaces and walk across ceilings. Posted June 2003

11 Jun 2003

Plasma Impulse Chemical Vapour Deposition - A Coating Technique for Plastic Substrates

The plasma impulse chemical vapour deposition process is a modification on the standard CVD process. The process is useful for deposition scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coatings onto plastics. The process is described as are materials and properties.

From SCHOTT UK Ltd. 30 May 2003

Porsche Reveal Advanced Materials Technology in Carrera GT Supercar - News Item

With the impending launch of the the Porsche Carrera GT, one of the worlds fastest raod going vehicles, Porsche have revealed some of the exotic materials that enable supercar performance figures to be achieved. Posted February 4 2003

30 May 2003

Polyaramid Fibre / Polyphenylene Sulphide ( PPS ) Matrix Composite - Properties - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Properties are provided for a polyaramid fibre reinforced polyphenylene sulphide matrix polymer matrix composite.

26 May 2003

Zirconia Ceramics as Biomaterials - Radioactivity Issues

Concerns have been raised regarding the possible radioactivity of zirconia biomaterials. The source of these concerns is described and evidence to show that it is not an issue is provided.

22 May 2003

Zirconia - In Vivo Biocompatibility of Zirconia Ceramics

A summary of literature on the in vivo behaviour of zirconia ceramics is reported. Its behaviour is compared to that of alumina, with reports covering both soft and hard tissue behaviour and responses.

22 May 2003

Polyacrylamide / Acrylate Hydrogel - Properties and Application - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Polyacrylamide / Acrylate is a copolymer of acrylamide and acrylic acid. Properties and applications of this material are outlined.

19 May 2003

Owens Corning and Saint Gobain to Form Glass Fibre Joint Venture - News Item

In response to the growing fibre reinforced composites market, Owens Corning and Saint Gobain have agreed to form a joint venture to manufacture glass fibre. Posted May 7 2003

19 May 2003

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Carbon Dioxide Absorbing Lithium Silicate Ceramics from Toshiba

Smart Bricks for Monitoring the Health of Buildings - News Item

Gecko Tape - Dry Adhesive Allowing Spiderman - Like Behaviour - News Item

Plasma Impulse Chemical Vapour Deposition - A Coating Technique for Plastic Substrates

Porsche Reveal Advanced Materials Technology in Carrera GT Supercar - News Item

Polyaramid Fibre / Polyphenylene Sulphide ( PPS ) Matrix Composite - Properties - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Zirconia Ceramics as Biomaterials - Radioactivity Issues

Zirconia - In Vivo Biocompatibility of Zirconia Ceramics

Polyacrylamide / Acrylate Hydrogel - Properties and Application - Supplier Data by Goodfellow

Owens Corning and Saint Gobain to Form Glass Fibre Joint Venture - News Item

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

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