composite material
The (re-)discovery of a versatile, multifunctional material
Beginning with an investigation into the properties of various types of indigenous woods, today this has grown into a research area with many branches – from…
Controlling Protein Function With Nanotechnology
In their new study, published in the Feb. 2 online edition of the journal Nano Letters, the researchers developed a new tool to determine the orientation of…
Nanotechnology may lead to more energy-efficient electronics
Physicist Niklas Lindahl at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has been studying the unique properties of the materials, which in future may result in…
Film coatings made from whey
From pre-packed Camembert to shrink-wrapped meat loaf – choosing the right packaging is a key issue in the food industry. Companies need to protect food…
Infrared technology for measuring the effect of fire on materials
In addition, there is the problem of the high concentration of gasses (CO2, H2O and others), which makes it difficult to obtain clear images of the sample…
Ultrafine processing technology continues its evolution
Hitoshi OhmoriChief ScientistMaterials Fabrication LaboratoryRIKEN Advanced Science InstituteThe performance of optical and electronic components such as…