A revolutionary food packaging material developed through a collaboration between Sheffield Hallam University and Karlstad University in Sweden is soon to be introduced to the market.
Some of the most elaborately decorated instruments in history were produced in 18th century Naples. The materials for varnishes and decorations used by individual mandolin masters, honed for wealthy clients in the ancient city’s labyrinthine artisan quarter, have been kept secret for over 200 years.
Yuriy Román, an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT, is leading a study on catalytic conversion of inedible plant matter into chemicals that could be used for producing fuels and useful substances. Catalysts stimulate and speed-up chemical reactions, and increase the possibility of applying the process on an industrial scale.
By Stuart Milne
2 Dec 2014
National Physical Laboratory (NPL) researchers have designed a new technique for identifying the defective areas in photovoltaic (PV) cells with the help of ‘compressed sensing’, PV cells or solar panels are being widely employed with the increasing demand for sustainable solutions and reducing costs. Effective characterization of PV cells is a critical parameter in the quality control process during the manufacture of these cells.
By Stuart Milne
2 Dec 2014
Scientists at the Development Center for X-Ray Technology EZRT have designed an advanced X-ray detector called MULIX, which can be incorporated into industrial computed tomography (CT) systems. The X-ray detector is built on the design of medical X-ray machines. Its adjustable curvature improves image quality and at the same time enables excellent flexibility, thus making it possible to adapt the device to different material properties and sizes of test objects.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA has collaborated with six corporations from four European Union (EU) states to develop an energy-efficient carbon nanotube coating-based ice detection and anti-icing system for wind turbines. This endeavor is part of EU’s “Windheat Project.”
By Alessandro Pirolini
2 Dec 2014
Researchers from Fraunhofer IBMT have worked in conjunction with SAUERESSIG to design a new system which can print protein patterns on a film using a roll-to-roll method thus ensuring the cost-effective and efficient manufacture of biological cells in high volumes.
By Alexander Chilton
2 Dec 2014
Scientists at Rice University have used microbullets to determine the strength of the material. The research team believe that this technique could be used to measure the strength of a wide range of materials.
By Alexander Chilton
2 Dec 2014
The Scientist magazine has chosen the Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X as one of the Top 10 Innovations 2014 that will change the way life scientists work.
We are all familiar with ordinary magnets in the form of metallic rods, horseshoes, or bars. However, magnets do not necessarily have to be made of metals or metal oxides. Researchers have also been exploring molecular m...
Scientists are using 3D printing technology and computed tomography (CT) imaging to reproduce models of patients' heads to guide human face transplants.
By Alexander Chilton
1 Dec 2014
Tufts University researchers along with the researchers from other national laboratories and universities have developed new catalysts that are capable of potentially reducing the cost of fuels such as hydrogen.
A new whitepaper detailing how new ICP-OES spectrometer technologies are substantially cutting operating costs in environmental, industrial, and academic laboratories is available to download from SPECTRO Analytical Inst...
Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) researchers have developed an edible, antimicrobial film that can increase the lifespan of soft cheese. They have used rosemary and oregano oils, and chitosan for producing the film.
By Stuart Milne
1 Dec 2014
XEI Scientific Inc. is excited to announce they will be featuring their latest product, the brand new Evactron EP Plasma De-Contaminator at the Materials Research Society Fall Meeting and Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts on November 30 - December 5, 2014.