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Biomedical Engineer Among Ten Scientists to Receive Prestigious Award for Highly Innovative Research

Cherie L. Stabler, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Miami College of Engineering and director of the tissue engineering program at the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School o...

13 Nov 2008

World-Leading Australian Research Institutes to Fast Track Development of Bionic Eye

Tens of thousands of people with severe vision loss are set to benefit after the announcement today of a landmark partnership of world-leading Australian research institutes. Bionic Vision Australia will pursue the d...

13 Nov 2008

New Development focused on Manufacturing Next Generation Advanced Biomaterials

The TECNALIA Technological Corporation is taking part in the Cénit Intelimplant project, the goal of which is to develop advanced biomaterials based on innovative technologies (microtechnologies, nanotechnologies, t...

13 Nov 2008

Scientists Breed Biomimetic Surfaces from Molecular Coating

Proteins play a decisive role in both the tolerability of contact lenses and the adherence of mussels to the hulls of ships. They develop a biofilm during their initial contact with the foreign material. This highly complex process is extremely difficult to study.

12 Nov 2008

Next Generation Nanocoating to Help Reduce Coronary Artery Disease

A nanomatrix for stent coating designed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) mimics natural endothelium, the substance that lines blood vessels, and promises the potential to prevent post-operative tissue scaring along the blood vessel wall

12 Nov 2008

Revolutionary Material to Lead in Breakthrough in Medical Devices

A team of researchers led by North Carolina State University has made a breakthrough that could lead to new dialysis devices and a host of other revolutionary medical implants. The researchers have found that the unique ...

12 Nov 2008

New "Flexible Charge Pump" Generator Produces Alternating Current by Stretching Zinc Oxide Wires

Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded

10 Nov 2008

Is Hip Resurfacing a Viable Alternative to A Total Hip Replacement?

Hip resurfacing is often seen as a modern alternative to the more conventional total hip replacement, but new data from a study led by Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, USA, suggest that a patient’s age an...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 5 Nov 2008

New Data Suggests Hip Resurfacing May Not Suite Everyone

Hip resurfacing is often seen as a modern alternative to the more conventional total hip replacement, but new data from a study led by Rush University Medical Center suggest that a patient's age and gender are key to the...

4 Nov 2008

Metabolix Bioplastic Receives European Biodegradability Conformity

Metabolix, Inc. announced that Mirel™ bioplastic resins produced by Telles™, its joint venture with Archer Daniels Midland Company, have received the European conformity certification of "OK Biodegradabl...

31 Oct 2008

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

Biomedical Engineer Among Ten Scientists to Receive Prestigious Award for Highly Innovative Research

World-Leading Australian Research Institutes to Fast Track Development of Bionic Eye

New Development focused on Manufacturing Next Generation Advanced Biomaterials

Scientists Breed Biomimetic Surfaces from Molecular Coating

Next Generation Nanocoating to Help Reduce Coronary Artery Disease

Revolutionary Material to Lead in Breakthrough in Medical Devices

New "Flexible Charge Pump" Generator Produces Alternating Current by Stretching Zinc Oxide Wires

Is Hip Resurfacing a Viable Alternative to A Total Hip Replacement?

New Data Suggests Hip Resurfacing May Not Suite Everyone

Metabolix Bioplastic Receives European Biodegradability Conformity

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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Harnessing the Potential of Tapes to Address Energy Challenges Across Industries

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

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

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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Editorial Highlights