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Carbon Nanotubes - Application of Buckytubes in Batteries, Capacitors and Fuel Cells

The intrinsic properties and characteristics of buckytubes makes them suited to electrode applications in batteries, capacitors, supercapacitors and fuel cells. The properties that make them so suitable are described.

29 Apr 2004

Carbon Nanotubes ( Buckytubes ) - Applications in Conductive Plastics, Adhesives and Connectors

Carbon nanotubes or buckytubes can be used in place of carbon black or graphite fibres to make conductive polymers. Buckytube loadings are lower compared to more conventional fillers for reasons and advantages which are outlined. For the same reasons buckytubes are also used in adhesives and connect

29 Apr 2004

Ceramic Industry is Thriving According Plimsoll Report - News Item

A report by analysts at PlimsollPublishing indicates that the ceramic goods market is thriving. Supporting evidence is provided. Posted September 2003

29 Apr 2004

QinetiQ to Develop Turbine Blades Transparent to Radar Systems - News Item

Many wind tubine generator projects are rejected because those using metal blades reflect radar and interfere with air traffic control. Thus, QinetiQ are working to develop glass fibre reinforced polymer blades that will absorb radar blades. Posted September 2003

29 Apr 2004

Research Projects to Develop Techniques to Measure Coating Properties and Performance - News Item

NPL has teamed with a number of universities and organisations to develop techniques to accurately measure and characterise coating properties such as thickness, friction and wear resistance. Posted September 2003

29 Apr 2004

Lead - Free Solders - Expending Their Use and Understanding - News Item

With a ban on lead-based solders coming into effect in 2006, very few comanies have developed lead-free solder alternatives.

29 Apr 2004

Car Recycling under way According to New European Union Directives - News Item

According to a European Union directive, 85% of vehicle components must be recycled by 2006. This story reports on the success and activities of Car Recycling in Spain. Posted April 27 2004

28 Apr 2004

Hip Fractures in The Elderly Influenced by Choice of Flooring

Researchers at the University of Warwick have found that the type of flooring chosen can have an influence on the likelihood of an elderly person fracturing their hip if they fall. Posted April 27 2004

28 Apr 2004

Kobe Steel’s Aluminium Side Impact Door Beams Finding Increasing Applications - News Item

Kobe Steel have added Mitsubishi to their list of customers who are using aluminium side impact door beams. The advantages and importance of aluminium over steel beams is also covered. Posted April 26 2004

27 Apr 2004

Ami Doduco Release New Lead-Free Bronze Coating

Ami Doduco have released Dodubronce, a new lead-free bronze coating. Properties and appplications (automotive, jewellery and communications) are outlined. Posted April 26 2004

27 Apr 2004