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Newly Developed Biodegradable Polymers Show Potential for Use in Drug Delivery

A newly developed family of biodegradable polymers has shown potential for use in intracellular delivery and sustained release of therapeutic drugs to the acidic environments of tumors, inflammatory tissues and intracell...

28 Mar 2006

Jet Fuel Derived From 50 Percent Bituminous Coal Successfully Powers Helicopter Engine

A jet fuel comparable to Jet A or military JP 8, but derived from at least 50 percent bituminous coal, has successfully powered a helicopter jet engine, according to a Penn State fuel scientist. "Because the fue...

28 Mar 2006

New Technology in Concrete Evaluation

A team from the Institute for the Environment, Physical Sciences and Applied Mathematics at Keele University has developed a technique to identify corroded steel within concrete by non-destructive means. Reinforced co...

27 Mar 2006

New Sensor Technology to Detect Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive Materials

Engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, using an emerging sensing technology, have developed a suite of sensors for national security applications that can quickly and effectively de...

27 Mar 2006

Composite Life Under Sustained Compression and One-Sided Simulated Fire Exposure

The U.S. Navy needs lighter materials so ships will go further faster. One way to do that is to use new composite materials. But how will these materials respond to fire -- one of the most critical safety concerns on a s...

27 Mar 2006

Selling Silence - Auditory Comfort with Brake Shims

The prohibition of asbestos in car brakes in the 1980s served as the starting shot for the production of brake shims made of rubber and steel laminate. Trelleborg Rubore saw its opportunity and today, the company is one ...

23 Mar 2006

Northrop Grumman Awarded $248 Million Submarine Contract

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy for work to support the Los Angeles, Ohio, Seawolf, and Virginia-class submarines. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $2...

23 Mar 2006

MIT Engineers Work Towards Large-Scale Structural Morphing

Picture a bird, effortlessly adjusting its wings to catch every current of air. Airplanes that could do the same would have many advantages over today's flying machines, including increased fuel efficiency. Now M...

23 Mar 2006

Persistently High Energy Prices Stimulate the Adoption of Energy-Saving Technologies

Why do so many companies fail to make use of the energy-saving technologies which are available? Dutch researcher Mark Koetse used a meta-analysis of various empirical studies to assess the relevance of two possible expl...

23 Mar 2006

New Inhalation Cell for Malvern Spraytec Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers

Malvern Instruments has introduced an Inhalation Cell accessory for its new generation Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyzer. Aerosol delivery is becoming increasingly important for a wide variety of therapeu...

21 Mar 2006

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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.

Materials Analysis News

Newly Developed Biodegradable Polymers Show Potential for Use in Drug Delivery

Jet Fuel Derived From 50 Percent Bituminous Coal Successfully Powers Helicopter Engine

New Technology in Concrete Evaluation

New Sensor Technology to Detect Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Explosive Materials

Composite Life Under Sustained Compression and One-Sided Simulated Fire Exposure

Selling Silence - Auditory Comfort with Brake Shims

Northrop Grumman Awarded $248 Million Submarine Contract

MIT Engineers Work Towards Large-Scale Structural Morphing

Persistently High Energy Prices Stimulate the Adoption of Energy-Saving Technologies

New Inhalation Cell for Malvern Spraytec Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers

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

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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

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?

Materials Analysis News

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

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

5Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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