Research carried out by Patna University botanist, Naheed Ahmad and physicist, Seema Sharma, has yielded an environment friendly method to synthesize silver nanoparticles. The study titled "Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from biowaste pomegranate peels" is published in the International Journal of Nanoparticles.
By G.P. Thomas
21 Jun 2012
Nanocomposites developer, NaturalNano . has released an online video that demonstrates the separation of circulating tumor cells (CTC) from blood by employing microtubes which are lined with NaturalNano’s halloysite nanotubes (HNT).
By G.P. Thomas
21 Jun 2012
A collaborative study by researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic, Rice University and Tsinghua University shows that it is possible to build single layered carbon nanotubes measuring 1 m in length. This is significant to researchers who are constantly trying to build advanced materials that could change the landscape of power distribution systems.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Jun 2012
MeadWestvaco (MVW), provider of packaging and packaging solutions, has launched a new package design, Shellpak Renew, meant to address pharmacist and patient requirements.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Jun 2012
In line with its intentions to establish a manufacturing facility for cellulosic biomass isobutanol in Southeast Asia, Gevo, has signed an agreement with the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) of the Malaysian Government, the State Government of Terengganu and Malaysian Biotechnology Gevo deals in biofuels and renewable chemicals.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Jun 2012
Applied Nanotech has been awarded a contract worth $275,642 from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Construction Engineering Research Laboratory for the development of glass fiber-reinforced composite (GFRP) panels to provide enhanced protection to facilities from blast and ballistic threats, degradation, seismic events and electromagnetic interference.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Jun 2012
ITT, a leading company that provides essential services and products to customers in the oil and gas and chemical industries, will be featuring its products at Achema in Frankfurt, Germany.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Jun 2012
Ellsworth Adhesives, a distributor of adhesive products and equipment, has expanded its wide range of Dow Corning Molykote products with the addition of Molykote G-1502FM Synthetic Bearing and Gear Grease product.
By Nick Gilbert
21 Jun 2012
Prepregs produced by Umeco Structural materials have been used by Australian composites parts manufacturer LSM Advanced Composites Pty Ltd. (LSM) on the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, a record-breaking submersible which completed a record-breaking solo dive to the deepest place on Earth - the Mariana Trench - on the 26th March 2012.
Exeter Analytical has unveiled a new application note, which demonstrates a way to accurately and reproducibly determine the carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen (CHN) content in soil samples utilizing Exeter Analytical Model 440 Elemental Analyzer.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jun 2012
A new model for high-temperature conductivity has been introduced by a team of scientists from the University of Miami (UM).
By Nick Gilbert
20 Jun 2012
RF Micro Devices (RFMD) has introduced a highly-efficient gallium nitride (GaN) RF matched power transistor, RFHA1025.
By Nick Gilbert
20 Jun 2012
On March 26, 2012, LSM Advanced Composites, a manufacturer of composite parts in Australia, had used prepregs on the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, which is a record-breaking submersible. These prepregs are manufactured by Umeco Structural Materials.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
20 Jun 2012
STATS ChipPAC, headquartered in Singapore, has achieved a milestone with shipments exceeding one billion copper wirebond units. Major drivers that contributed to this achievement are the company’s well-established high volume manufacturing capabilities and the engineering focus on the development of copper wire technology for a wide range of advanced, leaded and multi-die laminate packages.
By G.P. Thomas
20 Jun 2012
Barrier Plastics, a U.S. producer of Quoral Barrier Resin (BR) Baritainers and a four-year-old company, has launched its sustainable packaging products, and is also starting the production of a new UN Rated 20L jerrican consisting of hazardous and corrosive chemicals.
By Nick Gilbert
20 Jun 2012