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Scientists demonstrate silicone rubber has self-healing ability
Scientists have demonstrated that silicone rubber can repair itself through heat-activated reversible bonding.
MOF materials could make hydrogen fuel more practical
US researchers believe they can make hydrogen a more practical fuel for vehicles by synthesising novel materials with high hydrogen-adsorption capacities.
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University scientists discover graphene can be magnetised
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Team claims a cost-effective method for producing fuel cells
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Mollusc shell features could be replicated in synthetic fabrics
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Laboratory creates prototype microchip from molybdenum
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Natural silks beat plastics when it comes to generating fibres
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Scientists use inkjet to print scaffolds for growing bones
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Scientists develop method for creating nanoporous materials
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Project has designs on artificial enzymes for drugs and plastics
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Silicon surface mimics butterfly wing structure to repel water
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Team claims material can emit light in near-infrared range
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US scientists stake a claim for the world's lightest material
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Researchers claim crystal could be technology enhancing
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Clogging weed inspires waterproof coating for boats
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Bayer develops polyurethane composite for windmill blades
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Chemical process could lead to lighter and stronger plastics
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Spider-shaped robot can access inhospitable terrain
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Recycled composites could be re-used in aircraft and cars
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Simplified method measures polymer characteristics
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PI technical note deals with piezo technology in materials-testing applications
Physik Instrumente has released ‘Tech note: peso technology in materials testing — indentation: measuring in the sunbonnet range’, which describes how the Nantes can apply forces of between 30 and 500MN depending on the operating mode, and can measure penetration depths of between 0.1nm and 50µm.
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Product brochure: Tinius Olsen deflection temperature and Vicat testers
Tinius Olsen produces a range of deflection temperature and Vicat testers.
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Hielscher Ultrasonics offers white paper on the dispersion and deagglomeration of powders
Two new white papers from Hielscher explain how ultrasonic devices are used to process powders and particles — breaking down agglomerates and dispersing particles into liquid media, through applying mechanical stress generated by ultrasonic cavitation.
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Multi-layer cast car-wrap films optimised for vehicle graphic installations without bubbles
3M has launched enhanced multi-layer cast car-wrap films featuring adhesive technology optimised for vehicle graphic installations without bubbles or wrinkles.
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New-generation metal analyser can be used in both laboratory and foundry environments
The latest-generation Spectromaxx metal analyser from Spectro Analytical Instruments is suitable for use in both laboratory and foundry environments.
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Brownell offers moisture-adsorbing polymer for preventing condensation in packaging
Offering an alternative to desiccant bags, Brownell has developed a polymer to adsorb moisture in a range of packaging and products, including electronics, machinery, optics, instruments, pharmaceuticals and food.
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Spectrolab analyses aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys with a single configuration
At the GIFA foundry trade show, Spectro Analytical Instruments unveiled an updated version of its Spectrolab metal analyser, which is able to analyse aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys with a single hardware configuration.
