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Prickly Lettuce Holds Promise for Rubber Production

Scientists from Washington State University (WSU) claim that the common prickly lettuce demonstrates potential as a raw material for producing rubber. The prickly lettuce is a common weed and is a wild relative of cultivated lettuce.

8 Apr 2015

Researchers Observe Micro-Scale Mechanisms Behind Skin’s Resistance to Tearing

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California (UC) San Diego have collaborated to show why the skin is resistant to tearing.

2 Apr 2015

Organic, Environmentally Friendly Material for Thin, Flexible Display Screens

Researchers at the Tel Aviv University have developed a novel DNA-peptide structure that could be used for production of thin, transparent, and flexible digital displays. Present day screens are made up of a number of rigid layers. The new structure harnesses bionanotechnology for enabling a single pliable pixel layer to emit a full range of colors.

31 Mar 2015

New Book on ‘Polymers from Plant Oils’ Released by Smithers Rapra

This book provides an update on the field of polymers derived from vegetable oils. It highlights the remarkable progress achieved in all aspects of the discipline over the last decade, ranging from direct exploitation of triglycerides to their conversion into novel monomeric species and their polymerisation (including the properties and potential applications of the ensuing materials).

From Smithers Rapra 31 Mar 2015

Reflectin Film-Based Camouflage System Helps Soldiers Hide from Infrared Cameras

A research team from the University of California at Irvine has developed “squid-inspired invisibility stickers” that allow soldiers to disguise themselves and hide from active infrared visualization.

24 Mar 2015

New Biomaterial Stimulates Bone Growth Using Signaling Mechanism

Researchers from the Texas A&M University have created a new material that stimulates the stem cells to generate bone cells thereby effectively treating hard-to-heal bone damages and defects.

19 Mar 2015

GlycoSurf Finalizes Exclusive License Agreement for Bio-Inspired Surfactant

A University of Arizona (UA) startup, has entered into a licensing agreement for synthesis of biosurfactants which could replace oil-based chemicals.

16 Mar 2015

Single Protein Species Could Produce Specific Effects on Crystal Structure Formation

Researchers in Saarbrücken and Haifa have shown that a single protein species can produce explicit effects on crystal structure formation.

13 Mar 2015

Injectable Polymer Strengthens Blood Clots to Treat Unseen, Internal Injuries

Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have developed PolySTAT, an injectable polymer that has the ability to strengthen blood clots. This polymer can be injected as a simple shot and it seeks internal or unseen injuries and commences working on them.

12 Mar 2015

Pittcon 2015: Shimadzu’s New Matrix Vapor Deposition System Enables Reproducible, High-Resolution Matrix Application

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments today announces the release of its iMLayer matrix vapor automated sample treatment (matrix deposition) system.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 11 Mar 2015

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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

Prickly Lettuce Holds Promise for Rubber Production

Researchers Observe Micro-Scale Mechanisms Behind Skin’s Resistance to Tearing

Organic, Environmentally Friendly Material for Thin, Flexible Display Screens

New Book on ‘Polymers from Plant Oils’ Released by Smithers Rapra

Reflectin Film-Based Camouflage System Helps Soldiers Hide from Infrared Cameras

New Biomaterial Stimulates Bone Growth Using Signaling Mechanism

GlycoSurf Finalizes Exclusive License Agreement for Bio-Inspired Surfactant

Single Protein Species Could Produce Specific Effects on Crystal Structure Formation

Injectable Polymer Strengthens Blood Clots to Treat Unseen, Internal Injuries

Pittcon 2015: Shimadzu’s New Matrix Vapor Deposition System Enables Reproducible, High-Resolution Matrix Application

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

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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

4Precisely-Doped Two-Dimensional Semiconductors For Monolithic Integrated Circuits

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6A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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