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Research Group Develop New 3D Optical Method Offering High Resolution Anisotropic Fluid Imaging

Charles Rosenblatt, professor of physics and macromolecular science at Case Western Reserve University, and his research group have developed a method of 3D optical imaging of anisotropic fluids such liquid crystals, wit...

17 Oct 2008

Goodrich Receives U.S. Navy Contract to Provide Sonar Domes for Surface Combat Ships

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane, IN to provide sonar domes for U.S. Navy surface combat ships. The five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contra...

17 Oct 2008

Fibre Reinforced Comosites in Structural Applications

The repair of deteriorated, damaged and substandard civil infrastructures has become one of the most important issues faced by civil engineers worldwide. Strengthening and rehabilitation of civil infrastructures using fi...

17 Oct 2008

Natural Nanofibers Leads to New Generation of Biocompatible Bandages

Scientists in Israel are reporting the first successful spinning of a key natural protein into strong nano-sized fibers about 1/50,000th the width of a human hair.

16 Oct 2008

DuPont New Super-Fast Thermoplastic Polyester Cuts Down Cycle Time

Molders now can cut cycle time for polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) parts up to 30 percent with new super-fast (SF) grades of DuPont™ Crastin® PBT thermoplastic polyester.

16 Oct 2008

Scientists Demonstrate Temperature Changing Flight Suit for Helicopter Pilots

The country’s most elaborate travel-wear keeps the body cool in hot helicopter cabins, but transforms into a heat-retaining suit if the helicopter should fall into the sea. We are in one of SINTEFs laboratory b...

16 Oct 2008

Food Additive Used as Self-Healing System for Damaged Polymers

Adding a food additive to damaged polymers can help restore them to full strength, say scientists at the University of Illinois who cooked up the novel, self-healing system. The repair process, in which solvent-fille...

16 Oct 2008

New Neural Probe Enahnce Nerve and Tissue Stimulation in Prosthetic Devices

Engineers have developed a neural probe that demonstrates significantly greater electrical charge storage capacity than all other neural prosthetic devices.

15 Oct 2008

IMOMEC Develop Method to Stabilize Nanomorphology of Organic Solar Cells

With these stabilized solar cells, efficiencies were achieved comparable to state-of-the-art organic solar cells. This breakthrough paves the way to commercial organic solar cells with an operational lifetime of over 5 years

15 Oct 2008

Material Scientists Clarify Optical and Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes

Using highly uniform samples of carbon nanotubes scientists at NIST have made some of the most precise measurements yet of the concentrations at which delicate mats of nanotubes become transparent, conducting sheets.

15 Oct 2008

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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.

Plastics and Polymers News

Research Group Develop New 3D Optical Method Offering High Resolution Anisotropic Fluid Imaging

Goodrich Receives U.S. Navy Contract to Provide Sonar Domes for Surface Combat Ships

Fibre Reinforced Comosites in Structural Applications

Natural Nanofibers Leads to New Generation of Biocompatible Bandages

DuPont New Super-Fast Thermoplastic Polyester Cuts Down Cycle Time

Scientists Demonstrate Temperature Changing Flight Suit for Helicopter Pilots

Food Additive Used as Self-Healing System for Damaged Polymers

New Neural Probe Enahnce Nerve and Tissue Stimulation in Prosthetic Devices

IMOMEC Develop Method to Stabilize Nanomorphology of Organic Solar Cells

Material Scientists Clarify Optical and Electrical Properties of Carbon Nanotubes

How to Assess the Thermomechanical Integrity of Thin Films and Nano-Interconnects

Navigating the EU Methane Regulations with LDAR Strategies

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

ultraWAVE 3: Single reaction chamber technology

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Automated Sample Prep with ZEISS Crossbeam 550 Samplefab

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What FIFRA Means for Commercial Sterilizers using Ethylene Oxide

Composites for Stronger Seawall Replacements

Studying Triplet States and Singlet Oxygen Generation in Photosensitizers

Enhancing STEM Education: The Role of Undergraduate Research

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?

Plastics and Polymers News

How to Assess the Thermomechanical Integrity of Thin Films and Nano-Interconnects

Navigating the EU Methane Regulations with LDAR Strategies

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

1TANAKA to Provide Medals for the Tokyo Marathon 2025 That Represent All the Participants in the Event with Woven Lines

2New Alloy Beats Invar’s Thermal Stability

3Stable Lithium Plating and Stripping Mechanism in Anode-Less Lithium Batteries

4Jabil Recognizes Nordson Electronics Solutions with the 2024 Best Strategic Supplier Award

5Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching

6New Bio-Based Thermoset Offers Durability and Recyclability

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