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  • Photovoltaics - Concentrator Systems
    Article - 8 Jan 2002
    Concentrators are essentially lenses that help to increase the intensity of the light hitting the PV. Concentrator systems are more complex and actually consist of complex optics. Their makeup,...
  • Photovoltaic Materials - Amorphous Silicon
    Article - 7 Jan 2002
    Amorphous silicon is reviewed as a photovoltaic material. Reasons why it is suited to the application, how it works and how it is applied in solar cells are covered.
  • Photovoltaics - Basic Design Principles and Components
    Article - 14 Dec 2001
    The basic design principles and components of a photovoltaic system are discussed. Other factors such as applications, appropriateness, effects of weather, system size, direct and alternating current...
  • Vinyl (Poly Vinyl Chloride) in Medical Applications
    Article - 26 Oct 2001
    Vinyl is the most widely used medical polymer in use today. Several properties including flexibility, durability, compatibility, sterilisability and low cost contribute to its use in applications such...
  • Electron Beam Curing of Composites
    Article - 7 Sep 2001
    Electron beam curing is a viable and advantageous alternative to thermal curing for polymer matrix composites. Although it requires special materials it is faster, cheaper, can be used on thicker...
  • An Introduction to Iron
    Article - 30 Jul 2001
    Iron (Fe) is a metal that has been known since ancient times. In fact, the Earth’s crust is made up of 5% of iron, which is the second most abundant metal after aluminum.
  • Uranium
    Article - 23 Jul 2001
    Uranium is a heavy, silver-white metal resembling nickel. It is malleable, ductile, slightly paramagnetic and pyrophoric when finely divided. Its main uses are as a nuclear fuel, radioactive isotope...
  • Self Reinforced Polymers
    Article - 23 May 2001
    Using a hot compaction process, polymeric fibres can be partially melted together. Through control of the molecular structure the mechanical properties compared to the bulk material are improved....
  • Boron Carbide (B4C) - Properties and Information about Boron Carbide
    Article - 9 Feb 2001
    Boron Carbide (B4C) is one of the hardest materials known to man. As such, many of its applications revolve around its wear resistance including such uses as abrasives and nozzles. It also has some...
  • The Hidden Dangers of BPA in Plastic Water Bottles and How to Test for Them
    Article - 2 Oct 2024
    Recent studies have explored BPA toxicity on human health. Learn the dangers of BPA in plastic water bottles and how to test for them.

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