Louisiana Tech University researchers have devised a novel technique for the fabrication of custom medical implants using consumer-grade 3D printers. These implants can be loaded with medicinal compounds or antibiotics to enable targeted drug delivery.
By Stuart Milne
22 Aug 2014
This new transparent solar concentrator uses organic molecules to absorb energy from infrared and ultraviolet light, channeling it into photovoltaic cells whilst allowing all visible light to pass through unaffected.
By Will Soutter
22 Aug 2014
With over 30 years experience in the field, Hiden Analytical continues to remain dedicated to producing mass spectrometer-based gas analysis systems.
High efficiency solar cells, longer-lasting light bulbs, and thermoelectric energy harvesting - these are just some of the end goals of the work Silvija Gradečak is doing at MIT, developing the use of nanomaterials for light harvesting and energy conversion.
By Will Soutter
21 Aug 2014
Organic photovoltaic cells hold great promise for conversion of energy. They are flexible and can be produced at low cost, which make them attractive for various applications. However, their power conversion process is complex, which has been detrimental to their wide adoption.
By Alessandro Pirolini
21 Aug 2014
Omniseal Solutions' Rulon® J polymer material was recently selected to improve the performance of a bicycle rear shock absorber manufactured by a US bicycle component manufacturer at their production facility in Taiwan.
Researchers have designed an optoelectronic camouflage system inspired by cephalod skins, which enables a material to read and adapt to its environment automatically and thus seamlessly blend with its surroundings. This technology has been published in a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science journal.
By Alessandro Pirolini
20 Aug 2014
Goodfellow, an international supplier of high-purity metals and materials for research and industry, has expanded their product offerings with the addition of natural gemstone powders.
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Peak Scientific are assisting in this venture by donating a Genius NM32LA Nitrogen gas generator to support Waters’ contribution of a Bruker HCT Ultra (LC/MS) system to be installed in Nepal.
Typical materials development and qualification times for flight critical components are in the range of 10-20 years, if successful at all.
The Materials Genome Initiative (MGI) is focused on the key objectives of red...
Taking place in the NEC Arena on November 11th and 12th, Advanced Engineering is a unique industry event that brings together five interrelated engineering communities under one roof.
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover is on a mission to drill and collect Martian rock material. It is currently on a target called as “Bonanza King,” which is located in the Gale Crater. The rover team at NASA are currently evaluating the site as a possible drilling target.
By Stuart Milne
20 Aug 2014
Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have successfully developed bionic liquids from by-products obtained from biofuel production. These by-products include hemicellulose and lignin. JBEI is a multi-institutional collaboration headed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).
By Stuart Milne
20 Aug 2014
Oxford Instruments Asylum Research, the technology leader in Atomic Force Microscopy, has received the prestigious 2014 Microscopy Today Innovation Award for the development of blueDrive™ Photothermal Excitation.
Lead pollution is a constant risk when disposing of batteries. Now a team at MIT have proposed a system capable of recycling materials from old car batteries into durable solar panels. The development uses perovskite technology and could offer an new life for waste battery material.
By Stuart Milne
19 Aug 2014