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Functionalizing Graphene Allows it to be Integrated with Other Materials

Researchers at Northwestern University have identified conditions for chemically functionalizing graphene with the organic semiconductor perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic-dianhydride (PTCDA). Graphene is an atomically th...

17 May 2009

Novel Porous Biomaterials Produced that Closely Resembles Human Soft Tissues

For modern implants and the growth of artificial tissue and organs, it is important to generate materials with characteristics that closely emulate nature. However, the tissue in our bodies has a combination of traits th...

17 May 2009

New Technique Allows Never Before Seen Imaging and Measuring of Biofilms

Some kinds of bacteria can join forces to form protective communities called biofilms. These thin layers of bacteria, which grow on the surfaces of medical implants or directly on tissue in the body, can be difficult to ...

17 May 2009

Rice University to Develop Graphene Nanodevices and High Temperature Superconductors

Rice University is challenging Texans' notion that bigger is better. The elite private university led all Texas top-tier research universities in awards this month from the Department of Defense's Multidisciplina...

17 May 2009

Micromeritics Offer Generous Incentives Towards Purchase of Particle Characterization Equipment

Besides being a leading materials characterization instrument manufacturer, Micromeritics also operates Micromeritics Analytical Services (MAS) which provides sample analysis on a contract basis. MAS performs a variety o...

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 17 May 2009

Ausmelt Wins Lead Smelter Contract

Ausmelt Ltd has won its second lead smelter contract in China. The contract price is confidential but will provide material revenues and profits to Ausmelt over the next two years. The company will supply a lead smelt...

17 May 2009

Laser Tweezers Help Scientists Study How Single Cells React to Stresses

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have developed a new method to study single cells while exposing them to controlled environmental changes. The unique method, where a set of laser tweezers move the cell around in a microscopic channel system, allows the researchers to study how single cells react to stress induced by a constantly changing environment.

17 May 2009

APEAL Comments on European Commission's Packaging Legislation

On Friday 8 May, the European Commission released its long expected communication on beverage packaging, deposit systems and free movement of goods. The report aims to provide legal clarification on the application of th...

17 May 2009

Nanofabrication Company Shrink Technologies to be Acquired

Shrink Technologies, Inc., a California corporation, has agreed to be acquired in a stock-for-stock transaction by AudioStocks, Inc. (OTCBB: AUIO). The companies have executed a binding letter of intent and expect to con...

17 May 2009

New Commercial Process for Producing Magnesium Sheet with Nanometer Microstructures

Thixomat, Inc., an Ann Arbor, MI based technology development company, is introducing its new Nanomag technology for the production and marketing of high strength, light weight magnesium sheet with nanometer microstructu...

17 May 2009

Corian Used in Sustainable House Design

DuPont Corian was selected to be featured as a product in “Casa Sustentable” (or “Sustainable House”) in Argentina to highlight the importance of recycling and reusing materials for construction and decoration. Sustainable House is an innovative initiative organized by “Pure Design Trade Show.”

14 May 2009

Dow Corning Silicone Solutions Protect Hair from Curling Tongs and Straightening Irons

Enthusiasts of hair color and styling aids like curling tongs or straightening irons can now get added protection through innovative silicone solutions from Dow Corning.

From Dow Corning 14 May 2009

Tyco Thermal Controls to Show Off New CapaciSense Instrument at ASME Turbo Expo

At ASME Turbo Expo (Booth 1012) Tyco Thermal Controls is exhibiting its new 5 Series CapaciSense blade tip clearance and vibration monitoring system for gas turbines, featuring an advanced electronics package and software.

14 May 2009

New Performance Additives for VOC Coatings from Eastman

Eastman Chemical Company introduces its Solus Performance Additives for VOC-compliant waterborne and high solids solvent-borne systems. Engineered for low-VOC systems, the Solus performance additive family can offer f...

14 May 2009

Hot Melt Adhesive Bonds Difficult Substrates Such as Polyethylene and Polypropylene

Master Bond MB514 polypropylene adhesive etches away at the bonding challenges presented by non-polar and low energy polyolefin surfaces. MB514 polyolefin based hot melt is particularly suited for use on untreated surfaces of polyethylene, polypropylene and combinations of these substrates.

From Master Bond Inc. 14 May 2009