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Super Absorbent Polymer Bedsheet Brings Comfort for Maternity Women

Astrid Skreosen has worked for many years as an auxiliary nurse in the maternity ward in Skien Hospital. She became fed up with the little mats which were supposed to lie under women who were giving birth, and were intended to soak up waste products and fluids.

14 Sep 2009

Rio Tinto Receives Approval for Iron Ore Mine in Brazil

Rio Tinto has received approval from the Brazilian National Defence Council (Conselho de Defesa Nacional - CDN) on the pending sale of its Corumbá iron ore mine in Brazil to Vale S.A. The acquisition is expected to ...

14 Sep 2009

Scientists Answers Elusive Scientific Question on Phase Inhomogeneity

This unique class of materials is commanding much attention now because they can display properties such as colossal magnetoresistance and high-temperature superconductivity, which are highly coveted by the high-tech industry.

14 Sep 2009

Artificial Nose for Detection of Toxic Industrial Chemicals

Imagine a polka-dotted postage stamp that can sniff out poisonous gases or deadly toxins simply by changing colors.

14 Sep 2009

Scientists Take Different Approach in Nanotoxicity Evaluation

The same properties of nanoparticles that make them so appealing to manufacturers may also have negative effects on the environment and human health.

14 Sep 2009

First Ever High-Resolution 3D Images of a Polymer Solar Cell

This gives them important new insights in the nanoscale structure of polymer solar cells and its effect on the performance. The findings were published online in Nature Materials on Sunday 13 September.

14 Sep 2009

BASF Introduce Expanded Polyethylene Heavy Duty Sport Mats

For durable, hard-wearing and safe sports mats, BASF offers Neopolen® E, an expanded polyethylene (EPE). The lightweight foam can be used as core material for gym mats because it keeps its resilience and has an optimal energy absorption behavior even after heavy use.

From BASF Corporation 11 Sep 2009

Researchers Optimized Dandelion for Large-scale Rubber Production

Anyone who has picked dandelions as a child will be familiar with the white liquid that seeps out of the stalks as you break them off. Viscous, sticky – and a much sought-after material: natural latex. Around 30,000 everyday products contain natural rubber, everything from car tires, catheter tubes, latex gloves to tops for drinks bottles. Car tires, for instance, would not be elastic enough without the incorporation of natural rubber.

11 Sep 2009

Nanotom Super Micro-CT Scanner to Help Scientists See the Unknown

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have a new weapon in their arsenal of tools to push back the boundaries of science, engineering, veterinary medicine and archaeology. From soils and sediments, to chunks of pavement, archaeological remains and chocolate bars... the Nanotom, the most advanced 3D X-ray micro Computed Tomography (CT) scanner in the world, will help scientists from a wide variety of departments across the University literally see through solids.

11 Sep 2009

Low Exotherm Potting Compound Specially Designed for Heat Sensitive Components

Master Bond EP30M3LV is a specially engineered, low exothermic epoxy system formulated to help avoid excess heat buildup and damage to thermally sensitive components during potting operations. It also contains a special additive to remove air bubbles. This compound cures at room temperatures or more rapidly at elevated temperatures. It can be cured in various cross section thicknesses.

From Master Bond Inc. 11 Sep 2009

New High Zoom Stereomicroscope from Nikon for Industrial and Biomedical Applications

Together with a 115 mm working distance, this ensures the cost-effective SMZ745T is ideal for observation and digital image capture in industrial and biomedical applications. The SMZ745T is ideal for various applications and environments. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is standard and the anti-mould design in the interior of the zoom body allows the microscope to be used in environments where temperature and humidity are high. Optional illumination accessories are available for various applications and tasks.

11 Sep 2009

Buehler Introduce New Versatile Bench-Top Abrasive Cutter

Buehler, Ltd. proudly introduces our new AbrasiMatic® 300 family of abrasive cutters! Buehler’s new AbrasiMatic® 300 Abrasive Cutter is a versatile bench-top cutter featuring manual cutting action in three directions and automated cutting action in one direction.

From Buehler 11 Sep 2009

Cement Makers Told to Clean Up Act or Else....

In the 2,000 or so years since the Roman Empire employed a naturally occurring form of cement to build a vast system of concrete aqueducts and other large edifices, researchers have analyzed the molecular structure of na...

10 Sep 2009

Aerosol Jet Print System for Seed and Plate Applications for Crystalline Wafers

Optomec announced today that leading photovoltaic material suppliers are now providing material for the company's Aerosol Jet® printing process. Established material vendors Cabot Corporation, DuPont® Microci...

10 Sep 2009

Southampton Reaches Out with New "Beautiful Building"

The equipment in the new facility, which includes an Orion Microscope and a Focused Ion Beam, will make high-speed, non-volatile and low-power computer memory a reality and make it possible to carry out fast prototyping and to develop smaller, faster and more powerful single electron devices. Research teams are also working on a method of mass producing point of care blood testing kits.

10 Sep 2009