Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have created a new patterning technology that could recreate complex chemical environments. These complex environments can resemble the human body, leading to exciting possibilities for the biomaterials community.
By Louise Saul
22 Dec 2017
There are many different types of oil used within the automotive industry, and in fact, the industry has one of the widest oil uses of any industry in terms of variety.
By Liam Critchley
18 Dec 2017
Many industries have a problem of mixing up lubricants in a given application. A recent study surveyed lubricant users and found that using different types and viscosity grades that deviate from the standard manufacturer lubricant is the largest cause of equipment failure and increased manufacturing costs.
By Liam Critchley
11 Dec 2017
Turbines are heavily relied on in many industries to generate power and transport gas for vital processes. The lubricant used in turbine (and compressor) systems is often in demand, with the demand currently increasing year on year.
By Liam Critchley
11 Dec 2017
The process of heat-treating metals on the industrial scale primarily serves to improve the overall properties of the metals required for their future use.
By Benedette Cuffari
8 Dec 2017
Batteries have been around for a long time and new ones are constantly being developed in academia or industry. This article takes a look at redox flow batteries and the applications they are commonly used in.
By Liam Critchley
5 Dec 2017
The wide use of meat products, particularly when minced or ground into products such as sausages, burgers, meatballs, meat fillings and other products, has the potential to leave room for adulteration of these products to occur.
By Benedette Cuffari
4 Dec 2017
Various synthetic materials including metals, ceramics and ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) have found some success when used as replacement materials for human cartilage.
By Benedette Cuffari
24 Nov 2017
The repetitive and cyclic use of engineering materials and metals can often lead to a degradation of the material, otherwise referred to as “fatigue.” The failure of many mechanical components of large equipment can often be attributed to such material fatigue.
By Alina Shrourou
23 Nov 2017
A group of researchers from the University of Washington have successfully integrated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into paper material, thereby leading to a highly sensitive and conductive material that is capable of sensing the presence of water.
By Benedette Cuffari
21 Nov 2017