HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Synthetic Antifreeze to Benefit Aviation, Ice Cream
Synthetic antifreeze could protect airplane wings from ice damage and make ice cream smoother.
Manufacturing Graphene Using Fizzy Soda Water
The process could provide a cleaner, environmentally-friendly way to produce the wonder material.
Epoxy Thermosets are Derived from Plants
An all-plant oil-derived epoxy thermoset was fabricated with a catalyst-free curing method.
3M™ VHB™ Tapes – Strength of Rivets, Simplicity of Tape
3M™ VHB™ tapes are superior to traditional fasteners and joining techniques like screws, rivets, welds and wet glazing in a number of ways. In addition to their aesthetics, they offer great environmental durability, application simplicity and design flexibility. They are used in a variety of applications, including transportation, metal fabrication, construction, electronics and signage.
An Eruptive Source of Energy-Critical Lithium
Lake sediments preserved within the calderas of supervolcanoes are important targets for lithium exploration.
Discarded Office Chairs Now Repurposed Backpacks
By dismantling the office chairs, student Thomas Howell-Jones determined that the backrest of the chair could be converted into a durable, water- and impact-proof bag that can be carried like a backpack or attached to a bicycle (bicycle panniers).
Making Spray-on Electrochromic Rainbow Inks that can be Applied Safely
A water-based ink could allow industries to use these films that have not been able to before.
Tough, Self-healing Rubber Developed
The breakthrough could create a new generation of automotive tires.
Four Important Considerations When Choosing the Right Convolute Wheel for Your Next Abrasives Project
There’s always demand for a long-lasting, quicker-cutting wheel to match the efficiency needs in today’s manufacturing environments.
Center to Study Chemical Water Contamination
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island and Harvard University are joining forces to establish a center focused on investigating how chemicals linked to cancer and other illnesses are getting into water at sites around the U.S.
Release Liner Selection for Drug Delivery and Medical Device Design
Release liners provide several functions in medical device manufacturing and pharmaceutical packaging. They package and protect a wide range of products.
Silver, Electricity Zap Bacteria on Plastics
Application of a small electric current and silver nanoparticles stems bacterial growth on conducting plastics.
Polystyrene Particles Support Perovskite Solar Cell Stability
The use of polystyrene particles instead of pricey polymers improves the stability and reduces the manufacturing cost of solar cells.
Video: Tissue Patch Goes Straight to the Heart
A shape-memory tissue scaffold composed of a biodegradable polymer unfolds itself following needle injection.
Watch: Graphene/Ceramic Metamaterial with Wide Applications Potential
Combining high strength with electrical conductivity and thermal insulation, a new graphene/ceramic metamaterial (GCM) is super-light, flame-resistant and super-elastic, with the potential for a wide range of applications.
Seat and Guide Materials Keep Engine Valves Cooler
High thermal conductivity materials and coatings reduce valve head temperatures by up to 70° C, improving combustion and lowering emissions.
New Weapon in the Fight Against Food Contamination
Plastic film may be the secret weapon in the fight against food contamination, according to research published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
Nanocoating Spray to Extend Produce Shelf Life
Researchers have created antibacterial, edible nanometer-thick films for preserving a variety of materials.
In Rome, a 3D-Printed Set for an Opera
A full working set for a theatrical production was fabricated with a 3D printer.
Approaching Zero Defects in Aerospace Manufacturing
Denver-based Bron Aerotech has “moved the needle” in developing a remarkably effective surface protection film tape, BA 6866, for aircraft assembly, including assembly of aluminum fuselage skin panels