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The Impact of Nanoparticles on the Environment
Clemson scientist Stephen Klaine has been awarded two $400,000 EPA grants to study a subject that did not exist a decade ago. Klaine is part of the young field of nano-ecotoxicology: the investigation of the impact that nanoparticles have on the environment.
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Biomemtitic Coating on Catheters Reduces Thrombus Formation
A novel coating being used on a new peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) from r4 Vascular mimics the cell layer found on natural tissue surfaces. r4 Vascular designed the catheter to have a biomimetic surface that mimics the natural glycocalyx layer on endothelial tissues.
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Cross Trainer Clad in BASF ABS
The Kettler company is cladding its new cross trainer Satura P 7653 with Terluran® GP-35, a standard ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymer) from BASF’s product range of plastics, which Kettler itself then colors in light grey and black.
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Materials Scientists Turning Corn into Plastic
Some call it corn. Others say maize. It originally came from Mesoamerica (now Mexico) and is now the most widely grown crop in the Americas. At Battelle, it's being converted into plastic by a team of innovative materials scientists.
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Novel Ion Trap Could Usher in a New Generation Of Application
Now, a novel ion trap geometry demonstrated at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) could usher in a new generation of applications because the device holds promise as a stylus for sensing very small forces or as an interface for efficient transfer of individual light particles for quantum communications.
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High Strength UV Curing Adhesives from Master Bond
Master Bond adds a significant strength advantage to a new UV adhesive compound combining high strength bonds with the well established benefits of UV cure namely; high productivity, improved performance and environmental compliance. Master Bond UV10TK40 is a modified epoxy adhesive offering a unique tensile strength of 8300 psi and a shore D hardness greater than 75, forming high surface hardness.
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Steel is the Most Sustainable Construction Material
Steel is the most sustainable construction material. The basic raw material – iron – is the most abundant of all the earth’s elements. It is an infinite resource as steel can be recycled indefinitely without any loss of property or performance.
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Sales of Malvern Mastersizer Laser Diffraction Particle Size Analyzers Top 10,000
Sales of Malvern Instruments’ Mastersizer systems have exceeded the 10,000 instruments mark, a major milestone in the company’s history. Now used by more than 90% of the world’s leading chemical and pharmaceutical companies, Mastersizer laser diffraction particle size analyzers have become the systems of choice in companies of all sizes across many different industries.
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New High Intensity White DomiLEDs Suited to Automotive Applications
DOMINANT introduces a new high intensity white DomiLED, the DDW-KJG. This product family also includes a High Color Rendering Index (CRI) version, the DDW-KJC. With an operating current of only 20mA, these LED feature a luminous intensity of 2200mcd (typical) for DDW-KJG and 2000mcd (typical) for DDW-KJC and fulfill the stringent requirements of the automotive industry.
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Decorative Finish for Glass Sliding Doors
Many homes have at least one sliding glass door and until now, 'decorating sliders' really meant hiding them behind closed curtains or blinds. Now you can affordably decorate sliding glass doors with the look of etched or stained glass.
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Siemens to Build Large Ground-Based Photovoltaic Plant in Italy
Siemens Energy has received an order from Italy for turnkey construction of a large ground-based photovoltaic plant. Purchaser is the Norwegian utility Statkraft. The plant with a peak output of 3.3 megawatts will be built in Casale in the vicinity of Rome and supply over 1200 Italian households with eco-friendly electricity.
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Comprehensive Review of Biomaterials for Bone Repair
Bone repair biomaterials from Woodhead Publishing is a unique title that comprehensively reviews the materials science, engineering principles and recent advances in this area of medical development. The first part of the book assesses the challenges encountered on social, economical and clinical levels. The concept of bone repair is further explored with a review of bone healing and growth factors determining bone repair.
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Noliac Helps Design a Pavillion with Smart and Sustainable Materials
Noliac Motion has cooperated with the Danish architecture firm 3XN to design a pavilion demonstrating cutting edge possibilities within sustainable and smart materials for The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. The result is a pavilion built of bio composites with integrated intelligence that creates a dynamic interaction with its physical surroundings and its users.
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Explosive Technology Protects Goods from Piracy
Product piracy causes billions worth of damage worldwide. A combination of visible and invisible copy protection is really effective against this. Explosive embossing is an economical procedure and can be used for mass-produced goods.
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New Machine Can Get the Best out of Gemstones
Emeralds, rubies and the likes are referred to as colored gemstones by experts. They sparkle and shine with varying intensity, depending on the cut. A new machine can achieve the best possible cut and extract up to 30 per cent more precious stone from the raw material.
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