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Researchers Hope to Design Biomaterials to Transform Stem Cells into Useful Tissues

Researchers discover exactly how calcium phosphate can coax stem cells to become bone-building cells

7 Jan 2014

Bunge-Ergon Vicksburg is now Ergon BioFuels

Ergon, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Ergon Ethanol, Inc., acquired Bunge North America, Inc.’s interest in and now owns 100% of Ergon BioFuels, LLC located in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Financial terms were not disclosed. Effective December 31, 2013, Bunge-Ergon Vicksburg, LLC changed its name to Ergon BioFuels, LLC.

3 Jan 2014

Principles and Application of Prototyping Biomaterials - New Publication by Woodhead Publishing

Rapid prototyping, also known as layer manufacturing, additive manufacturing, solid freeform fabrication or 3-D printing, is an approach for creating complex structures and devices for medical applications from solid, powder, or liquid precursors.

2 Jan 2014

Wood of Lignin Modified Poplar Trees can be Efficiently Converted into Sugars for Bio-Based Products

The results of a field trial with genetically modified poplar trees in Zwijnaarde, Belgium, shows that the wood of lignin modified poplar trees can be converted into sugars in a more efficient way.

31 Dec 2013

Cortec Corporation Announce Biopad® - Biobased Fabric for Corrosion Protection of Multi-Metals

Cortec's BioPad®, Patent Pending, is a unique flexible corrosion inhibiting device constructed from 100% biobased non-woven material, containing 66% biobased content. BioPad® provides an eco-friendly sustainable packaging option for corrosion inhibition and has been awarded USDA BioPreferredSM designation.

From Cortec Corporation 19 Dec 2013

Physicists Endeavor to Uncover Fundamental Physical Laws Governing Behavior of Cellular Materials

Physicists at the University of Chicago and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, are uncovering the fundamental physical laws that govern the behavior of cellular materials.

19 Dec 2013

MakerBot Expands Selection of PLA Filament Colors

MakerBot is introducing six new MakerBot® PLA Filament colors this week to expand its selection of colors to 23 PLA filament options! The new MakerBot PLA Filament colors will include True Green, Neon Green, Neon Pink, Neon Orange, Sparkly Dark Blue and Sparkly Dark Black. The new MakerBot PLA Filament colors will be available for order from makerbot.com/filament or in the MakerBot retail stores located in New York, Boston and Greenwich, Conn., as of today, December 17.

From Stratasys Ltd. 19 Dec 2013

UT Dallas Professor Receives Grant to Develop Robust Implantable Medical Devices

Dr. Walter Voit, assistant professor of materials science and engineering and mechanical engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, has been awarded $1 million to create medical devices that will lead to greater control of prosthetics in wounded soldiers.

18 Dec 2013

Duke Research Team Develops Better Recipe for Synthetic Replacement Cartilage in Joints

A Duke research team has developed a better recipe for synthetic replacement cartilage in joints.

16 Dec 2013

Braskem and Genomatica Sign Agreement for Joint Development of Bio-based Butadiene

Braskem and Genomatica announced an agreement for the joint development of commercial process technology to make bio-based butadiene from renewable feedstocks. Braskem is the world's leading producer of biopolymers and the world's third largest producer of butadiene.

13 Dec 2013

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

Researchers Hope to Design Biomaterials to Transform Stem Cells into Useful Tissues

Bunge-Ergon Vicksburg is now Ergon BioFuels

Principles and Application of Prototyping Biomaterials - New Publication by Woodhead Publishing

Wood of Lignin Modified Poplar Trees can be Efficiently Converted into Sugars for Bio-Based Products

Cortec Corporation Announce Biopad® - Biobased Fabric for Corrosion Protection of Multi-Metals

Physicists Endeavor to Uncover Fundamental Physical Laws Governing Behavior of Cellular Materials

MakerBot Expands Selection of PLA Filament Colors

UT Dallas Professor Receives Grant to Develop Robust Implantable Medical Devices

Duke Research Team Develops Better Recipe for Synthetic Replacement Cartilage in Joints

Braskem and Genomatica Sign Agreement for Joint Development of Bio-based Butadiene

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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