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  • Recycling of Composite Aircraft Parts
    News - 6 Jan 2006
    The use of composite materials in the aeronautic industry has been increasing since (in the 70s in the North American market and the 80s in Europe) they started to be used in commercial aviation as a...
  • Near-Frictionless Carbon Coating - New Material is Slicker Than Teflon
    News - 26 Oct 2005
    An ultrahard carbon film coating many times slicker than Teflon has been developed by Argonne researchers. The new material's coefficient of friction is less than 0.001 when measured in a dry...
  • Sensors That Can Survive Extremes of Heat and Pressure
    News - 12 Apr 2005
    Scientists have developed a new breed of sensors which can survive incredible levels of pressure and heat and that are helping researchers work out how to make buildings that could survive massive...
  • M777 Howitzer Cannon - A Titanium Design Study
    Article - 21 Jun 2004
    The Howitzer M777 is the replacement for the M198. Advantages of the M777 over the M198 are reported as well as materials and design criteria and choices. The resulting performance and production...
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Awarded $1m to Develop Synthetic Lubricant for Aircraft and Spacecraft
    News - 7 Jul 2004
    Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have received a $1 million grant, as part of a $2.5 million joint research project with the University of Florida, to develop a new generation of...
  • Surface Transforms signs a Cooperative Agreement with METEK To Develop Carbon Brake Discs
    News - 28 Jun 2004
    Surface Transforms plc, makers of high-technology carbon fibre reinforced ceramic (CFRC) materials for the aerospace and high-performance automotive markets, has signed a two-year Cooperative...
  • Vinyl Misconceptions
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Despite its wide acceptance, vinyl is a somewhat misunderstood material. Some of the misconceptions associated with vinyl are dealt with.
  • Vinyl: 10 Key Facts
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Some interesting facts on vinyl such as where it is used, where it comes from, production efficiency, incineration and emissions, recycling, additives, dioxin production, fire performance and...
  • Vinyl - Benefits and Safety
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    The simple answer to the question "is vinyl safe?" is yes. It even has medical applications. Scientists have also failed to find a link between vinyl chloride and human illnesses such as liver cancer.
  • Vinyl (Poly Vinyl Chloride) and Dioxins
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Dioxins are a family of chemicals often formed by the combustion of chlorine containing materials. Although global dioxin levels have declined since the 70's, PVC production has increased.

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