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Gevo Inks Collaborative Agreement with Malaysian Government for Cellulosic Isobutanol Production

In line with its intentions to establish a manufacturing facility for cellulosic biomass isobutanol in Southeast Asia, Gevo, has signed an agreement with the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) of the Malaysian Government, the State Government of Terengganu and Malaysian Biotechnology Gevo deals in biofuels and renewable chemicals.

21 Jun 2012

New Pulp Based Material Replaces Plastic in Mobile Phone Microscope

UPM ForMi biocomposite, a new pulp-based material has now replaced plastic, which was utilized as a microscope accessory for mobile phones. KeepLoop, a Finnish technology company, has tested the sustainable UPM ForMi material utilized in the manufacturing of mobile phone microscope and found that the material is extremely challenging.

19 Jun 2012

Pioneer Surgical’s nanOss Bioactive Bone Graft Now Available Worldwide

Pioneer Surgical Technology has announced that its proprietary nanOss Bioactive has undergone successful human implantation in Europe, thus paving the way to international distribution.

31 May 2012

An Incisive Materials Science and Design Solution: the Spider's Venomous Fang

Among the factors that make spiders successful predators is the ingeniously composed and structured material of their fangs.

11 May 2012

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Partners with Bio-Botanica® Inc.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Company LLC announces partnership with Bio-Botanica® Inc. creating a new line of botanical extracts called ZeaBasics™. These products, manufactured by Bio-Botanica®...

11 May 2012

Cohera Initiates TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive Clinical Study in the US

Cohera Medical, a developer of absorbable surgical sealants and adhesives, has reported the initiation of TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive clinical trial in the US to minimize the complications in post-surgery and wound drainage in tummy tuck surgeries.

3 May 2012

Researchers Synthesize New Class of Nanoparticles by Modifying Clathrin Protein

In a study reported in PLoS ONE, Gordana Vitaliano, who serves as Director of the McLean Hospital Imaging Center’s Brain Imaging NaNoTechnology Group, has described the modification of a common protein called clathrin as a nanoparticle for use in in-vivo studies.

3 May 2012

Biodegradable Silk Scaffold Demonstrated to Improve Bone Repair

Biomedical engineers at Tufts University's School of Engineering have demonstrated the first all-polymeric bone scaffold material that is fully biodegradable and capable of providing significant mechanical support du...

1 May 2012

University of Massachussetts Amherst Team Find High-Yield Path to Making Xylene from Biomass

A team of chemical engineers led by Paul J. Dauenhauer of the University of Massachusetts Amherst has discovered a new, high-yield method of producing the key ingredient used to make plastic bottles from biomass. The ...

1 May 2012

Plants and Mechanical Motion; A Synthetic Approach to Nastic Materials and Structures - from DEStech Publications

DEStech Publications, Inc. announces the publication of Plants and Mechanical Motion, edited by Norman M. Wereley from the University of Maryland and Janet M. Sater from the Institute of Defense Analyses.

From DEStech Publications 1 May 2012

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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

Gevo Inks Collaborative Agreement with Malaysian Government for Cellulosic Isobutanol Production

New Pulp Based Material Replaces Plastic in Mobile Phone Microscope

Pioneer Surgical’s nanOss Bioactive Bone Graft Now Available Worldwide

An Incisive Materials Science and Design Solution: the Spider's Venomous Fang

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Partners with Bio-Botanica® Inc.

Cohera Initiates TissuGlu Surgical Adhesive Clinical Study in the US

Researchers Synthesize New Class of Nanoparticles by Modifying Clathrin Protein

Biodegradable Silk Scaffold Demonstrated to Improve Bone Repair

University of Massachussetts Amherst Team Find High-Yield Path to Making Xylene from Biomass

Plants and Mechanical Motion; A Synthetic Approach to Nastic Materials and Structures - from DEStech Publications

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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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 to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

6Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

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