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Video: New aluminum solution category for automakers
The product offers lightweighting potential of up to 40% over existing ultra-high strength, hot-formed steel solutions.
New 8.0 W thermal putty
The compressible gap filler delivers a thermal conductivity of 8.0 W/m° K with a thermal resistance as low as 0.05° C•in2/W at 43.5 PSI.
Polymer applied to surfaces could inactivate COVID-19 in minutes
Anionic polymer coatings could inactivate SARS-CoV-2 in just five minutes.
Sugary coating may improve implants in osteoporotic environments
Sugar may prove sweet solution for bone implants.
Case study of PM hydraulic valve actuator mechanism
Powder metallurgy (PM) is a value-added engineering process that provides a host of advantages over competing metal-forming technologies. PM's unique shape capabilities provide users with innovative solutions.
Video: Sealing surgical wounds with an origami-inspired medical patch
The biodegradable patches are folded at the end of the tools and unfold when pressed into place at the target site.
Study: Porous surfaces better at evaporating COVID-19 droplets than hard surfaces
Coronavirus droplets live longer on stainless steel and glass than on cloth and paper.
Fermented microbes could be a sustainable alternative to natural fragrances
Researchers from the American Chemical Society are helping manufacturers of natural flavors and fragrances find sustainable ways to source the limited ingredients.
Anti-viral food packaging film eyed for other surfaces
Anti-viral food packaging film to be modified for use on surfaces.
Catalytic reactor design spins out chemicals quickly, efficiently
The spinning disc mesh reactor taps into centrifugal forces generated by rotation to foster rapid, consistent and repeatable reactions.
Infection-resistant coating could prevent implant infections
Coating featuring brushes, prevents implant-associated infections.
Scientists develop 3D-printed stents that can be reabsorbed by the body
Light-sensitive resin stents would eliminate the need for additional surgeries.
Coating protects against COVID-19 for the lifetime of treated surfaces
Coating kills viruses, bacteria in seconds, for the lifetime of the surface.
Material both detects and removes atmospheric ozone
The material was demonstrated to reduce ozone concentration below the 0.1 ppm recommended safety limit for humans.
3D-printed device to bring water to soldiers
The device turns air into water using the principles of heat exchange.
Harper International selected by Westwater Resources for thermal purification of natural graphite in definitive feasibility study
The study will pave the way to scale up battery graphite production with anticipated production in 2023.
How do you apply B-staged adhesive film?
This video demonstrates how to apply adhesive film FLM36 or other similar film systems.
Wearable sensor rapidly detects illegal drugs in the wearer's sweat
Wearable sensor detects illegal drugs in sweat.
Powerpaste packs hydrogen for vehicular propulsion
The viscous goop stores hydrogen at atmospheric pressure and room temperature and is released as needed.
Researchers at work on gel injectables that slowly release medication
Stanford researchers overcome challenge that changing temperatures incur on gel properties.