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Cortec® Presents EcoShield® VpCI®-144 Super Barrier: A Fully Recyclable Moisture Barrier Alternative to Polycoated and Waxed Papers!

Cortec® Corporation has developed a new Super Barrier version of its EcoShield® VpCI®-144 paper for protecting metal parts from corrosion!

From Cortec Corporation 31 Aug 2016

Reducing Runoff Pollution by Making Spray Droplets Less Bouncy

MIT researchers find a way to make pesticides stick to leaves instead of bouncing off

31 Aug 2016

New Study Describes Development of Novel Hybrid Polymers Suitable for Creating 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

A new study describes the development of a novel hybrid polymer suitable for producing 3D-printed scaffolds on which living cells can be seeded to create engineered tissues.

30 Aug 2016

Scientists to Develop Edible Batteries from Biomaterials

A team of researchers have reported their recent progress in the development of non-toxic, edible batteries. These batteries, which are made of melanin pigments found naturally in hair, eyes and skin, can be used to power ingestible devices employed for diagnosing and treating ailments.

24 Aug 2016

Three Types of Skin Determine Surface Engineering Alterations in Response to Environmental Changes

Jellyfish skin, squid skin and human skin, have inspired a team of chemists to create materials that change texture or color as response to changes in their surroundings. They suggest that these materials will help to develop anti-glare surfaces, detect damage or moisture, or even encrypt secret messages.

22 Aug 2016

Better Microscope Resolution using Spider Silk as Superlens

A team of researchers from UK’s Bangor and Oxford universities have been able to increase the potential of the microscope using spider-silk as a superlens. A way to extend the resolution of a classical microscope has been long sought after in the field of microscopy.

22 Aug 2016

Fungi Used by Researchers to Extract Lithium and Cobalt from Waste Batteries

Rechargeable batteries in tablets, cars and smartphones do not last forever, even though they can be repeatedly charged. Very often old batteries end up in incinerators or landfills, which could potentially harm the environment, and valuable materials continue to remain locked inside.

22 Aug 2016

SDSU Researchers Use Biochar to Develop Cost-Effective Supercapacitors

Biochar is a cost-effective material is rich in carbon, and has been used by two SDSU engineering researchers to develop the porous surface required to capture electricity. This new technique of developing a porous surface will help to reduce the cost of supercapacitors.

22 Aug 2016

New Bioelectrodes Could Cleanup Industrial Sites and Produce Electricity

Michigan State University (MSU) has conducted a research study that displays how Geobacter bacteria grow as films on electrodes to generate electricity. This process is now ready for industrial applications and has been featured in the recent issue of Nature Communications.

3 Aug 2016

Scientists Engineer Silicon Particles for Better Biointerfaces

Silicon particles that could lead to the development of “biointerface” devices have been engineered by a group of scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Argonne National Laboratory, the University of Chicago, and Northwestern University.

2 Aug 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

Cortec® Presents EcoShield® VpCI®-144 Super Barrier: A Fully Recyclable Moisture Barrier Alternative to Polycoated and Waxed Papers!

Reducing Runoff Pollution by Making Spray Droplets Less Bouncy

New Study Describes Development of Novel Hybrid Polymers Suitable for Creating 3D-Printed Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering

Scientists to Develop Edible Batteries from Biomaterials

Three Types of Skin Determine Surface Engineering Alterations in Response to Environmental Changes

Better Microscope Resolution using Spider Silk as Superlens

Fungi Used by Researchers to Extract Lithium and Cobalt from Waste Batteries

SDSU Researchers Use Biochar to Develop Cost-Effective Supercapacitors

New Bioelectrodes Could Cleanup Industrial Sites and Produce Electricity

Scientists Engineer Silicon Particles for Better Biointerfaces

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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