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Stainless Steels - Passivation of Stainless Steels

Although stainless steels naturally form a oxide layer on their surface protecting them from corrosion, the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel can be compromised if the surface is not cleaned properly. Passivation is thus used to provide optimal corrosion resistance.

24 Jun 2004

Wine Bottle Closures - Metal Screw Cap Closures Versus Cork

Metal screw cap enclosures are beginning to catch on with quality cork supplies becoming harder to come by. Metal enclosures are described and their effects on the wine industry and bottle manufacturers. Views from wine connoisseurs and producers are also presented.

23 Jun 2004

Fluorescent Light – Like Wireless Nanodevice Developed by Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories

Researchers at Sandia and Los Alomos national labortatories have developed a wireless nanodevice similar to a fluoresecent light. The technology utilises the quantum well that emits energy at wavelengths most easily absorbable by nanocrystals. Posted June 23 2004

23 Jun 2004

Space Technology Takes Pescarolo Car to Fourth at the Le Mans 24 Hour - News Item

The Pescarolo Sport team finished fourth at the gruelling Le Mans 24 hour race thanks to technology afforded it by the European Space gency. Areas that benefitted from the technology are briefly described. Posted June 23 2004

23 Jun 2004

Brands Hatch SuperMoto Race Track Receives A New Type of Asphalt Surface

The Brands Hatch SuperMoto racetrack has recently been surfaced using a new asphalt mix. Details about the new surface including design, properties and installation are provided.

23 Jun 2004

TWI Launches Joint Industry Project to Investigate Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking - News Item

TWI has launched a new joint Industry Project to investigate the detection of chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC). Posted March 2004

23 Jun 2004

Nickel - Market Trends, New Projects, Supply, Production and New Technologies

Nickel is currently experiencing an incredible price rise. Reasons for this are reported. Factors such as demand and markets are explored, as well as factors that will play a role into the future including projects that will come on line, technologies and existing operations/stockpiles.

22 Jun 2004

Widget Voted Greatest Invention of the Last 40 Years - News Item

An online survey in the UK voted the plastic widget that goes into beer cans as the greatest invention of the last 40 years. Posted March 2004

22 Jun 2004

Sodium Citrate Modified Calcium Phosphate Cement for Bone Repair Applications

The addition of sodium citrate to calcium phosphate bone cements increases their compressive strength. How this is achieved and other benefits are described. Applications for the these materials include vertebroplasty, craniofacial distratction, bone anchor points and fixation etc.

22 Jun 2004

Sodium Citrate Used to Increase the Strength of Calcium Phosphate Cements for Biomedical Applications

The addition of sodium citrate to calcium phosphate cement has been found to increase its strength by up to three times. These materials are suited to maxillofacial reconstructive surgery and potentially other load-bearing skeletal repair applications. Posted May 12 2004

22 Jun 2004

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.

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Stainless Steels - Passivation of Stainless Steels

Wine Bottle Closures - Metal Screw Cap Closures Versus Cork

Fluorescent Light – Like Wireless Nanodevice Developed by Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories

Space Technology Takes Pescarolo Car to Fourth at the Le Mans 24 Hour - News Item

Brands Hatch SuperMoto Race Track Receives A New Type of Asphalt Surface

TWI Launches Joint Industry Project to Investigate Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking - News Item

Nickel - Market Trends, New Projects, Supply, Production and New Technologies

Widget Voted Greatest Invention of the Last 40 Years - News Item

Sodium Citrate Modified Calcium Phosphate Cement for Bone Repair Applications

Sodium Citrate Used to Increase the Strength of Calcium Phosphate Cements for Biomedical Applications

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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?

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