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Magnetically Guided Nanoparticles and Metal Stents Help Heal Injured Blood Vessels

Scientists and engineers have used uniform magnetic fields to drive iron-bearing nanoparticles to metal stents in injured blood vessels, where the particles deliver a drug payload that successfully prevents blockages in those vessels.

21 Apr 2010

Researchers Create A New Class of Materials, Biometamaterials

Imagine the marriage of hard metals or semiconductors to soft organic or biological products. Picture the strange, wonderful offspring -- hybrid materials never conceived by Mother Nature. The applications in medicin...

21 Apr 2010

Materials + Microsystems Centre of Fondazione Bruno Kessler Achieves ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

As of 2010 the MiNALab (Micro Nano Analytical Laboratory) research unit of the Materials & Microsystems Centre of Fondazione Bruno Kessler, already a beacon in analysis for many universities, research organizations and companies, can boast possession of ISO/IEC 17025 certification.

20 Apr 2010

Renishaw Opens Manufacturing Facility for Laser Sintered Cobalt-Chrome Detal Frameworks

Renishaw, the world’s largest supplier of in-lab CAD/CAM scanning machines, has opened a new facility that will allow the manufacture of low cost CAD/CAM frameworks using pure, certified medical-grade Cobalt Chrome metal.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 13 Apr 2010

Teknor Apex Medical Polymers Provide Advantages for Speech Therapy Aid Supplier

A supplier of tools to aid in speech therapy has switched from conventional thermoplastic elastomers to Medalist® medical elastomers from Teknor Apex Company, citing advantages in compound selection, blending, molding, and resistance to chewing and other rugged treatment.

13 Apr 2010

Sigma Aldrich Offer Biodegradable Polymers through Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma

Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ: SIAL) announced today it has entered into a distribution agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, to offer its portfolio of RESOMER biodegradable polylactide (PLA) and...

From Sigma-Aldrich 8 Apr 2010

Nanoparticle-Based Implant Addresses Problems Associated with Synthetic Bone Graft Materials

Orthopedic surgeons are often hamstrung by less-than-ideal grafting material when performing surgeries for complex bone injuries resulting from trauma, aging or cancer. Conventional synthetic bone grafts are typically...

6 Apr 2010

Flexible Electronics May be the Solution to Arrhythmic Hearts

Arrhythmic hearts soon may beat in time again, with minimal surgical invasion, thanks to flexible electronics technology developed by a team of University of Illinois researchers, in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Northwestern University. These biocompatible silicon devices could mark the beginning of a new wave of surgical electronics.

25 Mar 2010

Biodegradable Surgical Screws that Encourage Bone Growth

Screws used in surgical operations are often made of titanium. They usually have to be removed after a while or replaced by new ones. A new biomaterial makes this unnecessary. It promotes bone growth and is biodegradable.

23 Mar 2010

Bayer MaterialScience Launch New Range of Biomaterials at Medtec

Bayer MaterialScience has launched a range of innovative biomaterials for medical devices under the new brand name Baymedix. On Stand 2348 in Hall 8 of the Medtec trade show in Stuttgart from March 23-25, 2010, the compa...

18 Mar 2010

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Biomaterials News

Magnetically Guided Nanoparticles and Metal Stents Help Heal Injured Blood Vessels

Researchers Create A New Class of Materials, Biometamaterials

Materials + Microsystems Centre of Fondazione Bruno Kessler Achieves ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

Renishaw Opens Manufacturing Facility for Laser Sintered Cobalt-Chrome Detal Frameworks

Teknor Apex Medical Polymers Provide Advantages for Speech Therapy Aid Supplier

Sigma Aldrich Offer Biodegradable Polymers through Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma

Nanoparticle-Based Implant Addresses Problems Associated with Synthetic Bone Graft Materials

Flexible Electronics May be the Solution to Arrhythmic Hearts

Biodegradable Surgical Screws that Encourage Bone Growth

Bayer MaterialScience Launch New Range of Biomaterials at Medtec

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Biomaterials News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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Editorial Highlights