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Bioplastic Plant Pots Get the Better of Petroleum-Based Plastic Pots

A research work carried out by horticulturists at the Iowa State University showed that innovative bioplastic materials can allow gardeners to take sustainable care of their plants and can also assist the plants to “self-fertilize” and to develop healthier roots.

23 Nov 2016

Bioengineers Develop New Biomaterial to Prevent Uncontrolled Bleeding

Clinicians often use small metallic coils to treat gastrointestinal bleeding, aneurysm or other such uncontrollable hemorrhaging. These coils can be inserted into a blood vessel permanently and prevent further bleeding. However, there are certain limitations to such coils.

17 Nov 2016

Researchers Develop New Catalytic Technique to Synthesize Life-Saving Drugs

A group of researchers including Daniel Weix, a chemistry professor at the University of Rochester, has developed a technique to identify new catalysts that may help to synthesize drugs inexpensively and more efficiently.

17 Oct 2016

New Polymer May Help Detect Early Stages of Kidney Disease

The advanced phase of acute kidney injury can be fatal in even one in two patients. Fortunately, now it will be possible to detect the disease in its initial stages, when treatment is still relatively simple and the prognosis good.

13 Oct 2016

New 3D Printable Ink Makes Bone Implantation Surgery Less Complicated

A 3D printable ink has been developed by a group of researchers from Northwestern University. This 3D printable ink is capable of developing a synthetic bone implant that can rapidly induce bone growth and regeneration. The shape of this hyperelastic bone material can be customized, and could one day be used to treat bone defects in children.

30 Sep 2016

WuXi Biologics Opens Largest Perfusion Biologics Manufacturing Facility in Asia Using Disposable Bioreactors

WuXi Biologics, a leading open-access R&D capability and technology platform company dedicated to biologics and a WuXi AppTec company, announced today the opening of a new commercial-scale cGMP biologics perfusion manufacturing facility in Wuxi city, China.

23 Sep 2016

Latvian Wheelchair Fencer Uses Stratasys Customized 3D Printed Back Brace to Overcome Discomfort and Limited Movement

Stratasys Ltd., the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that Latvian wheelchair fencer, Polina Rožkova, is wearing a customized 3D printed back brace during her quest for gold at the Paralympics 2016 this week.

15 Sep 2016

Research Proves Spider Webs Are Vibration Transmitting Structures

When spider silk is plucked like a guitar string, it tends to transmit vibrations across a wide range of frequencies, carrying data relating to mates, prey, and even the structural integrity of a web. This phenomenon was revealed through the work of a research team led by the University of Oxford two years ago.

7 Sep 2016

Fish Byproducts Recycled to Form Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Electronics

India is a large consumer of fish, and this in turn generates a large quantity of fish “biowaste” materials. A team of scientists from Jadavpur University in Kolkata keen on utilizing this enormous biowaste began exploring ways to recycle the fish byproducts into an energy harvester for self-powered electronics.

7 Sep 2016

Researchers Create Strong, Porous Material by Welding Nanoscale Graphene Sheets

A study conducted by a team of researchers at Rice University claims that graphene flakes welded together into solid materials could be suitable for bone implants.

6 Sep 2016

Editorial Highlights

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

Bioplastic Plant Pots Get the Better of Petroleum-Based Plastic Pots

Bioengineers Develop New Biomaterial to Prevent Uncontrolled Bleeding

Researchers Develop New Catalytic Technique to Synthesize Life-Saving Drugs

New Polymer May Help Detect Early Stages of Kidney Disease

New 3D Printable Ink Makes Bone Implantation Surgery Less Complicated

WuXi Biologics Opens Largest Perfusion Biologics Manufacturing Facility in Asia Using Disposable Bioreactors

Latvian Wheelchair Fencer Uses Stratasys Customized 3D Printed Back Brace to Overcome Discomfort and Limited Movement

Research Proves Spider Webs Are Vibration Transmitting Structures

Fish Byproducts Recycled to Form Energy Harvester for Self-Powered Electronics

Researchers Create Strong, Porous Material by Welding Nanoscale Graphene Sheets

The Future of XRF Technology with Revontium

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

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Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X900 XRF Spectrometer

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

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What is the Future of Viscosity Testing?

How Tapes are Transforming Robotic Applications

Surface Analysis of Zebrafish Using COXEM’s EM-40 Tabletop SEM: A Detailed Examination of Microstructure and Composition

FT-NIR Analysis of Oil Content in Soapstock and Spent Bleaching Earth

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

The Future of XRF Technology with Revontium

Unlocking the Secrets of Isothermal Desorption Spectroscopy

Recycling Insights: Extracting Valuable Recyclates from Electronic Waste

1A Novel Method for Accurate SoC Estimation in LiFePO4 Batteries

2Flexible Thermoelectric Fibers for Wearable Tech Developed

3Rockwell Automation Provides Integrated Technology For PFi’s World-First Australian-Made Solution For Wastewater Treatment By Major Beverages Company

4ZnO and CuO Nanoparticles for Enhanced Heat and Corrosion-Resistance of Paints

5A project will produce polyolefin-coated fabrics as an alternative to PVC to make bags for transporting fresh water by sea

6Nickel-Based Catalysts Drive Efficient Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Membrane Electrolyzers

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