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New coating promises to keep bacteria from clinging to toilets
To create the coating, researchers ground poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS), which is a silicone oil, in a ball mill for about 60 minutes.
Video: Testing thin films and foils with the Precision Specimen Loader
The instrument is designed to address the unique challenges associated with handling delicate specimens.
Team aims to prolong the life of concrete with "cement scab"
The team created a new polymer dubbed BioFiber, which is coated bacteria-infused hydrogel and enveloped in a damage-responsive casing measuring half a millimeter thick.
Patch promises to treat congenital heart defects
The team created a tissue-engineered myocardial patch via electrospinning, wherein electricity is applied to fluid solutions to produce nanofibers to form a scaffold, which is eventually injected with living cells that subsequently become the patch.
A new 3D-printed surgical implant destroys bacteria
The development promises to potentially improve infection control in common surgeries like hip and knee replacements, wherein bacterial colonization on the implants threatens surgical outcomes and leads to potential implant failure.
igus launches AI-powered igusGO App to help users find the right motion plastics solutions for their industrial application
The app recommends suitable igus bearings, linear guides, cable carriers and other products to reduce costs and extend machine service life.
pH 101: A beginner's guide to accurate and reliable pH measurements
Follow these measurement and maintenance practices to ensure accurate and consistent pH measurement results.
New percussion method detects pipeline elbow erosion
Pipeline elbows — a critical component of any pressure piping system that carries corrosive liquids for various industries ranging from oil and gas to chemical manufacturing, for instance — connect pipes and change the fluid flow direction of pipeline networks.
DuPont introduces conductive tape for use as dry electrode in biosignal monitoring
The silicone-based soft skin conductive tape will support the development of biosignal-monitoring devices with stable data quality and high patient comfort.
New fiber is both conductive and flexible
Designed for wearable e-textiles, the fiber was created by combining one solution composed of the synthetic polymer polyaniline, which has conductive properties, and a second solution composed of dissolved cotton cellulose from recycled T-shirts.
Researchers create biopolymer from seaweed, crustaceans to replace synthetic plastic films
The team is combining chitosan, which is a biopolymer that is responsible for the hardness of crab shells, and agarose, which is a biopolymer derived from seaweed used in the making of gels, to create biopolymer composite films.
Efficiency in lithium recovery from spent batteries
This approach to a more sustainable means of recycling lithium-ion batteries uses aprotic organic solutions instead of water to recover lithium from anodes.
Diablo introduces its Steel Demon Cermet Blade series
Designed with cordless and corded saws in minds, the Steel Demon Cermet blade delivers up to 25 times longer life, 50 times cooler cuts and 10 times faster cuts versus standard abrasive cut-off discs.
DNA-based nanobots replicate themselves via UV light
Composed of just four DNA strands, the tiny DNA bots can reportedly replicate themselves one at a time by using their structure as a possible template.
Harper International receives order for cementitious materials research
The company will engineer and manufacture a rotary tube furnace for cementitious materials research to be installed at University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research.
Severn unveils revolutionary butterfly control technology with the OCT triple offset butterfly valve
This valve stands out for its precise engineering and superior performance, setting a higher standard for reliability, durability and efficiency.
Hotpot oil finds second life as jet fuel
To turn the food waste into aviation fuel, the company Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection collects oil from local restaurants that has already been separated from water using a specialized filter.
Corrosion — What it is and what can be done to prevent it: Part 2
Follow along with GlobalSpec as we explore some of those solutions that go beyond the traditional anti-corrosion solutions that generally include painting, tarring, galvanizing and enameling among others, in this two-part feature.
These biodegradable iPhone covers grow daisies
The cover, dubbed the iGreen Cover, is available for the iPhone 13, 14 and 15 Pro and features a water-soluble protective film that dissolves during decomposition to reveal a hidden reservoir of seeds.
Cooling ceramic promises to enhance energy efficiency for the construction sector
Called “cooling ceramic,” the material demonstrates what the researchers call high-performance optical properties for energy-free and refrigerant-free cooling generation.