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Flow Properties of Toner Powders – the Influence of Physical and Environmental Factors

Although toner formulations are often proprietary and diverse, they are all typically manufactured by a sequence of milling operations to produce finely divided powder.

From Freeman Technology 10 Aug 2021

New Coating Material for Concrete Could Save Billions in Repairing Crumbling Bridges

Coating concrete destined to rebuild America's crumbling bridges and roadways with millions of tons of underused flyash waste from burning coal could extend the life of the structures significantly, saving billions of dollars, scientists reported here.

10 Aug 2021

Increasing Fly Ash in Concrete Could Divert Millions of Waste Products, Reduce CO2 Emissions

A researcher at Missouri University of Science and Technology is leading a study to increase the amount of fly ash used in concrete.

10 Aug 2021

Barnacle-Inspired Surgical Glue can Halt Bleeding Within 30 Seconds

Mayo Clinic researchers and colleagues at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a rapid-sealing paste that can stop bleeding organs independent of clotting.

10 Aug 2021

New Method Reveals Huge Metabolic Complexity of Different Molecules in Beer

Beer brewing practices date from at least 7000 BCE and maybe even to the advent of agriculture because most cereals can instantly ferment upon exposure to airborne yeasts.

10 Aug 2021

Researchers Uncover Key Insights into Graphene’s Electrical and Mechanical Properties

Artistry from science: Cornell University researchers have unveiled striking, atomic-resolution details of what graphene "quilts" look like at the boundaries between patches, and have uncovered key insights into graphene's electrical and mechanical properties.

9 Aug 2021

New Super-Slick, Water-Repellent Surfaces Mimic the Texture of Lotus Leaves

Ohio State University engineers are designing super-slick, water-repellent surfaces that mimic the texture of lotus leaves.

9 Aug 2021

Researchers Developing Biorenewable Polymers with Self-Healing Properties

Michael Kessler has worked with polymers that repair themselves when they crack. And he's worked with polymers made from vegetable oils. Now he's working to combine the two technologies.

9 Aug 2021

Using New Bioreactor Technology to Revolutionize Chemical Manufacturing

EKB Technology Ltd has recently been spun out from the University of Oxford to commercialise a revolutionary Bioprocessing Technology developed in conjunction with C-Tech Innovation Ltd.

9 Aug 2021

New, Powerful 3D Lithium-Ion Battery Could be Perfect for Electric Cars

The next-generation battery, like next-generation TV, may be 3-D, scientists reported here today at the 241st National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

9 Aug 2021

New Process Improves the Efficiency of Polymer Solar Cells

Researchers from Iowa State University and the Ames Laboratory have developed a process for fabricating more efficient polymer solar cells.

9 Aug 2021

Multiple Ground States Discovered in Ferroelectric Materials

An important family of ferroelectric compounds just became more complicated in a good way, thanks to University of Arkansas physicists and their colleagues.

9 Aug 2021

New Silver-Diamond Composite Material can Help Cool Small, Powerful Microelectronics

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute are developing a solid composite material to help cool small, powerful microelectronics used in defense systems.

9 Aug 2021

Cutting Edge Raman & UV-Visible-NIR Microspectroscopy

The 20/30 PV™ microspectrophotometer is the most powerful micro-analysis instrument from CRAIC Technologies. Built to meet your requirements, it incorporates the latest technological advances in optics, spectroscop...

From CRAIC Technologies 9 Aug 2021

Researchers Develop Efficient Electrodes by Mimicking Bamboo Membranes

The aim of Professor Ziqi Sun was to develop a project to mimic the optical and structural properties of natural objects like fish scales, seashells, and fly eyes, to build a sustainable energy solution. Sun was motivated to execute this project during his walk through the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.

9 Aug 2021