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'Water Wires' Play Important Role in Cellular Interactions

Each of our cells is surrounded by a complex membrane that functions as a biological border, letting ions and nutrients such as salt, potassium and sugar in and out.

13 May 2020

Nanocellulose Organizes Itself in Different Ways to form Robust Materials

Cohesion, the ability to keep things together, from the scale of nanoparticles to building sites is inherent to these nanofibrils, which can act as mortar to a nearly infinite type of particles as described in the study.

12 May 2020

Researchers Take Important Step Toward Viable Manufacture of Biofuel

An international research collaboration has taken an important step toward the commercially viable manufacture of biobutanol, an alcohol whose strong potential as a fuel for gasoline-powered engines could pave the path away from fossil fuels.

28 Apr 2020

New Comfortable Fabric can Heat and Cool the Skin

Imagine a single garment that could adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its wearer cool in the heat of midday but warm when an evening storm blows in. In addition to wearing it outdoors, such clothing could also be worn indoors, drastically reducing the need for air conditioning or heat.

16 Apr 2020

Cellulose Acetate Manuka Honey Nanofibrous Mats as Potential Wound Dressing

As instances of antibiotic resistance increase in the medical field, scientists are reexamining natural materials for their potential use in medicine. Honey has been used for thousands of years, from the time of Pharaohs for their effectiveness in treating wounds and burns.

15 Apr 2020

Novel Isomer Separation Method Opens Door for Research on Protein Oxidation

Proteins are made up of long chains of amino acids, and most proteins have one or more of the sulfur-containing amino acid methionine.

10 Apr 2020

Machine Learning can Identify New Candidate Materials For Biocompatible Electronics

Scientists and engineers are on a quest to develop electronic devices that are compatible with our bodies: think of materials that can help wire neurons back together after brain injuries, or diagnostic tools that can easily be absorbed within the body.

10 Apr 2020

NTU Singapore Scientists Create Paper-Like Material from Pollen

Scientists at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University have created a paper-like material derived from pollen that bends and curls in response to changing levels of environmental humidity.

7 Apr 2020

Investigating the Nanoscale Adhesion Mechanisms Between Polymeric Biomaterials and Biological Samples

Recently published research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London and GlaxoSmithKline demonstrates the complex nature of nanoscale adhesion mechanisms between polymeric biomaterials and biological samples.

From Henniker Plasma 7 Mar 2020

Using Bone’s Natural Electricity to Promote Regeneration

Some materials show promise promoting bone regeneration by enhancing its natural electrical properties, according to a review in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

18 Feb 2020

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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.

Biomaterials News

'Water Wires' Play Important Role in Cellular Interactions

Nanocellulose Organizes Itself in Different Ways to form Robust Materials

Researchers Take Important Step Toward Viable Manufacture of Biofuel

New Comfortable Fabric can Heat and Cool the Skin

Cellulose Acetate Manuka Honey Nanofibrous Mats as Potential Wound Dressing

Novel Isomer Separation Method Opens Door for Research on Protein Oxidation

Machine Learning can Identify New Candidate Materials For Biocompatible Electronics

NTU Singapore Scientists Create Paper-Like Material from Pollen

Investigating the Nanoscale Adhesion Mechanisms Between Polymeric Biomaterials and Biological Samples

Using Bone’s Natural Electricity to Promote Regeneration

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Biomaterials News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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