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Scientists Create Synthetic Duplicates of Spider’s Super-Sticky, Silk ‘Attachment Discs’

Researchers at The University of Akron are again spinning inspiration from spider silk — this time to create more efficient and stronger commercial and biomedical adhesives that could, for example, potentially attach tendons to bones or bind fractures.

19 May 2014

New Report on Global Biolubricants Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biolubricants - A Global Market Overview" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 14 May 2014

Conducting Polymer Arrays Allow Manipulation of Cells

The ability to create conducting polymer films in a variety of shapes, thicknesses and surface properties rapidly and inexpensively will make growing and testing cells easier and more flexible, according to a team of Penn State bioengineers.

12 May 2014

Alumina Ceramics from Morgan Advanced Materials Used in Oncology Equipment

Deranox™ 970 is a high-density, non-porous and vacuum-tight material with a 97 per cent Al2O3 (aluminium oxide) content which provides excellent electrical insulation. It is frequently used in high-vacuum systems, in laser and microscope applications and as an insulator in medical and scientific equipment, and has now been specified as the sealing element for RF windows in radiotherapy equipment.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 8 May 2014

Novel Thermogelling Hydrogel for Delivery of Stem Cells

Rice University bioengineers have created a hydrogel that instantly turns from liquid to semisolid at close to body temperature – and then degrades at precisely the right pace.

8 May 2014

INVISTA Offers Bio-Derived Spandex Fiber

INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, and owner of the LYCRA® brand, introduces the only commercial offering of a bio-derived spandex available globally and for use in a wide variety of apparel fabrics and garments.

From INVISTA 8 May 2014

Interpack 2014: Metabolix to Showcase High Performance Biopolymers

Metabolix, an advanced biomaterials company focused on sustainable solutions for the plastics and chemicals industries, today announced that it will highlight at Interpack 2014 its high performance biopolymers offering a range of innovative solutions for packaging applications.

From Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. 7 May 2014

Exeter Analytical’s Model 440 CHN Elemental Analyzer Enables Rapid, Precise Sampling of Biomass

The Model 440 Elemental Analyzer from Exeter Analytical Inc. is proven to provide precise percentage Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H) and Nitrogen (N) data on biomass samples in as little as 5 minutes

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 25 Apr 2014

Research Team Describes New Versatile Version of Geckskin

The ability to stick objects to a wide range of surfaces such as drywall, wood, metal and glass with a single adhesive has been the elusive goal of many research teams across the world, but now a team of University of Massachusetts Amherst inventors describe a new, more versatile version of their invention, Geckskin, that can adhere strongly to a wider range of surfaces, yet releases easily, like a gecko's feet.

21 Apr 2014

New Technique to Extract Plastic-Like Material from Cork Trees

On the scale of earth-friendly materials, you'd be hard pressed to find two that are farther apart than polyester (not at all) and cork (very).

18 Apr 2014

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

Scientists Create Synthetic Duplicates of Spider’s Super-Sticky, Silk ‘Attachment Discs’

New Report on Global Biolubricants Market

Conducting Polymer Arrays Allow Manipulation of Cells

Alumina Ceramics from Morgan Advanced Materials Used in Oncology Equipment

Novel Thermogelling Hydrogel for Delivery of Stem Cells

INVISTA Offers Bio-Derived Spandex Fiber

Interpack 2014: Metabolix to Showcase High Performance Biopolymers

Exeter Analytical’s Model 440 CHN Elemental Analyzer Enables Rapid, Precise Sampling of Biomass

Research Team Describes New Versatile Version of Geckskin

New Technique to Extract Plastic-Like Material from Cork Trees

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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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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