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Complex Nanostructures Formed by Nanoparticles with a Layer of Hydrophilic Polymer Chains

Amphiphilic molecules, which have one water-friendly (hydrophilic) end and
one water-repellant (hydrophobic) end, spontaneously aggregate in aqueous solutions
to make superstructures like capsules or bilayers.

5 Mar 2009

Longer Lasting Bearings for Dental Tools

Applying its in-depth knowledge of friction management, The
Timken Company has redesigned its precision bearings to create
a longer-lasting dental bearing for high-speed hand-held tools.

From The Timken Co. 5 Mar 2009

Carbon Nanotubes Could Make Stronger Aircraft and More Resistant to Lightning

MIT engineers are using carbon nanotubes only billionths of a meter thick to stitch together aerospace materials in work that could make airplane skins and other products some 10 times stronger at a nominal increase in c...

5 Mar 2009

New Market Report on Nanotechnology in the Food and Beverage Indisutry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. The nanoscale is not new to the food and beverage sector, with various phenomena already witnessed and exploited in nutraceu...

From Report Linker 3 Mar 2009

Thermoplastic Elastomer Made from Renewable Sources Gets First Commercial Outing in Ski Boots

DuPont
Engineering Polymers launches one of the first uses worldwide of DuPont
Hytrel RS thermoplastic elastomer in sporting goods applications. Hytrel RS thermoplastic elastomer provides all the performance characteristics
of traditional Hytrel® materials, while offering a more environmentally
friendly solution than products that are entirely petroleum-based.

3 Mar 2009

LCA Indicates Biodegradable Plastic from Plantic Saves Enough Energy to Power 2.5 Aussie Homes

Plantic
Technologies commissioned RMIT University, Melbourne, to undertake
a streamlined update of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Plantic biodegradable
plastic packaging system compared with alternative polymers. The updated LCA
reveals that every tonne of Plantic® sheet purchased in place of petrochemical
polymers will save up to 2.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide (the average annual emissions
of a compact car) and enough energy to power 2.5 average Australian homes.

3 Mar 2009

Savings from Biodegradable Plastic Could Power Australia's Capital and More

A biodegradable plastic
that literally dissolves on contact with water saves enough energy
to power Canberra and enough carbon dioxide to take 140,000
compact cars off the road during the Easter period.

2 Mar 2009

Quality Molds for Polymer Manufacturers from Taiwan

In the highly competitive molding industry, manufactures around the world
swarm the market with dazzling claims and guarantees. As the vanguard in the
field of plastic molds & rubber molds, Intertech
stands out from the rest through solid teamwork and leading production technology,
providing 100% Taiwan-made molds with premium quality.

2 Mar 2009

Thermoforming Machine Manufacturer Presentation Days a Complete Success

ILLIG, manufacturer of thermoforming
machines, welcomed more than 100 participants from the whole European market
on occasion of the company's Presentation Days, January 27 and 28, 2009.

2 Mar 2009

Surrey Nanosystems to Supply Nanomaterials Growth Tool to Georgia Institute of Technology

The leading research university, Georgia Institute of Technology, has ordered a nanomaterial growth tool from Surrey NanoSystems. The NanoGrowth 1000n equipment chosen incorporates an innovative low-temperature growt...

2 Mar 2009

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