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European Putting on Smart Materials Incorporating Cunning Molecules or Clever Electronics

Smart fabrics and intelligent textiles – material that incorporates cunning molecules or clever electronics – is thriving and European research efforts are tackling some of the sector’s toughest challen...

19 Oct 2008

Researchers Developing Technology to Convert Farm Waste into Energy

State and foundation grants exceeding $3 million will assist Michigan State University researchers in developing technology for smaller farms to turn animal waste into usable heat, electricity and other valuable products.

17 Oct 2008

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

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

Corning Optical Fibre Receives R+D 100 Award

Corning Incorporated will receive R+D Magazine's respected 2008 R+D 100 Award for its innovative ClearCurve(TM) optical fiber at a ceremony this evening in Chicago, Ill. The award recognizes the 100 most technologica...

17 Oct 2008

Biologically Inspired Textiles - Using Nature to Create Better Textiles

We are all aware that advances are being made in the textile industry, clothes
are lighter and ironing is minimal but were you aware that these advances have
been made not only from the discovery of new materials but nature has also played
a part.

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

DuPont Announce Opening of New State-of-the-Art Biorefinery Research and Development Center

The DuPont cellulosic ethanol joint venture, DuPont Danisco Cellulosic Ethanol LLC (DDCE), has broken ground for its first pilot-scale biorefinery

15 Oct 2008

Eastman Chemical Showcase New Innovative Packaging Designs at Luxe Pack 2008

Eastman Chemical Company will be featuring new examples of elegant and innovative cosmetic and personal care packaging designs from The Glass Polymer™ family of copolyesters at Luxe Pack 2008, October 28-31, Monaco...

15 Oct 2008

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.

Fibers News

European Putting on Smart Materials Incorporating Cunning Molecules or Clever Electronics

Researchers Developing Technology to Convert Farm Waste into Energy

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

Fibre Reinforced Comosites in Structural Applications

Corning Optical Fibre Receives R+D 100 Award

Biologically Inspired Textiles - Using Nature to Create Better Textiles

Natural Nanofibers Leads to New Generation of Biocompatible Bandages

DuPont New Super-Fast Thermoplastic Polyester Cuts Down Cycle Time

DuPont Announce Opening of New State-of-the-Art Biorefinery Research and Development Center

Eastman Chemical Showcase New Innovative Packaging Designs at Luxe Pack 2008

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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How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

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?

Fibers 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

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

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

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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