Archive for July 2009
Electrochemical technique improves hydroxyapatite coatings on implants
Speaking of hydroxyapatite, there apparently is a new process for coating metal implants that could improve the outcomes of total…
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Solar cell surface inspection with 3D metrology Nanovea’s White Light 3D Non-Contact Profilometers can precisely measure glass surfaces, light absorbing…
Read MoreNew tissue scaffold tested
In a paper published in the free, online Journal of Biomedical Science, Chinese researchers Jiang Liuyun, Li Yubao and Xiong…
Read MorePrintable batteries with a sleek design
There is a new battery under development that is thinner than a millimeter, lighter than a gram and can be…
Read MoreMaker says aerogel key to classic car remake
I’ve never seen a real 1957 Aston Martin DBR2 Le Mans racer, but a company out of Phoenix, Ariz. called…
Read MoreVideo of the week – Postdoc opportunities at NIST’s Materials Science and Engineering Lab
Every year, the Materials Science and Engineering Lab receives more than 50 applications for National Research Council–NIST postdoctoral fellowships. Out…
Read MoreMIT president emeritus Vest to give keynote lecture
Some exciting news – Charles M. Vest will be giving the Rustum Roy Lecture at the ACerS annual meeting. His…
Read MoreEnvironmentally friendly method for making nanoparticles
Singapore’s Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology has discovered a new, inexpensive and environmentally friendly method to synthesize nanoparticles. This chemical…
Read MoreACerS members featured in NY Times glass strength story
The New York Times has discovered materials science! The newspaper recently published a nice story on the scientific advancements being…
Read MoreDirect payment option added to $3B fund for renewable energy projects
They’re not accepting applications yet, but the Departments of the Treasury and Energy announced an estimated $3 billion for the…
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