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An efficient approach to quantum dot synthesis
The cost-effective method allows transition metal dichalcogenide quantum dot properties to be engineered for different applications.
Nanotech enables welding of unweldable aluminum alloy
AA 7075 can be arc welded without cracks by introducing nanoparticle-enabled phase control during welding.
Sweet! Sugar-based arterial stent is 3D printed
A novel stent was 3D printed using a sugar-based material, enabling the device to dissolve within minutes of sealing an artery.
Automotive composites, part 3: Quality, inspection and standards
The quality and inspection of automotive parts, subassemblies and vehicles are impacted by increased use of composite materials.
Companies to trial reusable packaging for some brand-name products
A coalition of companies has agreed to trial a scheme that would replace the single-use packaging of some brand-name products with reusable containers.
Recycling paper into a fireproof material
An insulating material made of recycled paper protects timber structures from fire.
3D-printed structures use embedded logic to respond to environment
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science have successfully created structures that have embedded logic, without a brain or electronic system.
Video: Metal deposition method yields smart fabrics
It could lead to the development of low-cost medical diagnostic tools and wirelessly powered environmental monitoring sensors.
Pavement preservation cuts greenhouse gas emissions
Asphalt pavement preservation does more than reduce vehicle wear and tear — it also reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
New materials could take flight based on bird feather structures
The structures zipping together the barbs in bird feathers could provide a model for new adhesives and aerospace materials.
3D-printed ear demonstrates the viability of a new type of implant
A researcher in Switzerland has successfully 3D-printed an ear made of cellulose nanocrystals and a biopolymer.
Chasing room-temperature superconductivity
A new lanthanum superhydride structure is a potential near-room-temperature superconductor.
Six Things You Should Know About Fine Chemical Custom Manufacturing: A Primer
Fine chemical custom manufacturing service providers offer partnerships for clients seeking process development, scale-up, swing capacity or complete outsourcing, all at the best possible cost position.
Microneedle patch for long-term contraceptive release
The patch is designed as a long-acting, effective contraceptive that can be self-administered by users in developing areas.
Boosting lithium-air battery performance with 2D catalysts
The researchers theorized that electric vehicles using 2D catalysts could have a range of 400 to 500 miles per charge instead of the current 100-mile range.
Rare metal recovery from e-waste in Switzerland
Prospects for increasing the recovery and recycling of indium, neodymium and gold are examined.
Scientists develop polymer spray to instantly fix damaged ships
Scientists from Australia's Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) are creating a spray that repairs ships damaged at sea within minutes of application.
Watch a microfluidic sheet travel and change shape
Chemical catalysis technology is harnessed to achieve autonomous movement and reconfiguration of the sheet in a reactant-filled fluid.
Company assigning "DNA" codes to valuables to prevent theft
ProTech DNA has developed new technology to protect consumer items from theft.
Study: Beachgoers must be wary of beach debris
A new study has revealed that almost 8,000 injuries occur on New Zealand beaches every year, with almost 600 caused by beach debris.