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Polycaprolactone Found to be Perfect Material for Manufacturing 3D-Printed Tracheal Implants

EOS supports the University of Michigan in customising a biocompatible material for additively manufacturing medical implants

8 Mar 2016

New Insights into Cancellous Bone Could Help Design Novel Materials

Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that bone does something better than most man-made materials: it bounces back after it breaks. In an article published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Cornell scientists report that cancellous bone – the spongy foam-like type of bone found near joints and in the vertebrae that is involved in most osteoporosis-related fractures – displays unique material properties that allow it to recover shape after it breaks.

1 Mar 2016

Researchers Draw Inspiration from Nature to Promote and Transport Condensed Water Droplets

Organisms such as cacti and desert beetles can survive in arid environments because they've evolved mechanisms to collect water from thin air. The Namib desert beetle, for example, collects water droplets on the bumps of its shell while V-shaped cactus spines guide droplets to the plant's body.

25 Feb 2016

Copper Prevents the Spread of MRSA Infections

Researchers from the University of Southampton have demonstrated the ability of copper to kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria that spread from one person to another by physical contact or fingertip contamination of surfaces.

24 Feb 2016

NUS Researchers Develop Environmentally Friendly Food Packaging Material

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have successfully developed an environmentally-friendly food packaging material that is free from chemical additives, by fortifying natural chitosan-based composite film with grapefruit seed extract (GFSE). This novel food packaging material can slow down fungal growth, doubling the shelf-life of perishable food, such as bread.

24 Feb 2016

Rice Researchers Build Open-Source Laser Sintering Printer to Create Biomaterials

Bioengineers at Rice University have developed OpenSLS, an open-source, selective laser sintering platform, by altering a commercial-grade CO2 laser cutter.

24 Feb 2016

EU Trademark Approval Granted to Cortec's Biobased Rust Preventative, BioCorr

Cortec® Corporation proudly announces that its biobased and biodegradable rust preventative -BioCorr® has received registered trademark approval from EU's Office of Harmonization.

19 Feb 2016

Performance-Enhancing Fabric Developed by Integrating Textiles with Microorganisms

A new performance fabric, which actively responds to the wearers body temperature and perspiration levels, has been created by weaving a layer of bacteria over traditional fabric.

18 Feb 2016

OIST Scientists Develop Crystals from Surface-Acting Agents

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) aims to promote collaboration between a wide range of disciplines.

15 Feb 2016

Researchers Create Hydrogels to Halt Differentiation in Stem Cells

Stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they are capable of becoming any cell type. They have potential to be treatments for diseases such as leukemia, diabetes, and age-related blindness. The challenge is to be able to sustain this versatility until it is needed.

11 Feb 2016

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

Polycaprolactone Found to be Perfect Material for Manufacturing 3D-Printed Tracheal Implants

New Insights into Cancellous Bone Could Help Design Novel Materials

Researchers Draw Inspiration from Nature to Promote and Transport Condensed Water Droplets

Copper Prevents the Spread of MRSA Infections

NUS Researchers Develop Environmentally Friendly Food Packaging Material

Rice Researchers Build Open-Source Laser Sintering Printer to Create Biomaterials

EU Trademark Approval Granted to Cortec's Biobased Rust Preventative, BioCorr

Performance-Enhancing Fabric Developed by Integrating Textiles with Microorganisms

OIST Scientists Develop Crystals from Surface-Acting Agents

Researchers Create Hydrogels to Halt Differentiation in Stem Cells

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

4Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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