Posted by Kevin Weiler on Fri, Feb 17, 2012 @ 01:10 PM
Many of us know that geckos can help save us money on car insurance. As if that wasn't enough, MIT researchers led by Professor Jeffrey Karp are now attempting to add breakthrough medical adhesives to this unassuming lizard's list of achievements.
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Posted by Debbi Cohen on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 @ 09:14 AM
Bone Screws are placed in human bone to repair a fracture. In most cases, a second surgery is required to remove the bone screw to allow further healing. There is fantastic research going on around the world on new bioabsorbable material based bone screws. The University of North Carolina Charlotte is making great strides in discovering the mechanical properties of their
bioabsorbable material. ADMET manufacturers Torsion Testing Systems and Biaxial Testing Systems to test these new materials to determine strength, durability, flexibility and more. In addition, news coming from the
University of Bremen states that their new material will revolutionize the bone screw market. What’s so special? The bioceramic screw is almost identical in its chemical composition as the main inorganic component of bone, i.e. calcium phosphate. And to top this – it can be produced by means of an innovative powder injection-moulding technique.
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Posted by Debbi Cohen on Fri, Dec 16, 2011 @ 12:51 PM
Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene is not only fun to say, but it is also an incredibly versatile material commonly used as a bearing surface in joint replacements. Polyethylene has low friction, good fracture toughness and fatigue resistance. However, there are several reasons for it's failure in clinical studies. New evidence suggests Read more...
Posted by Debbi Cohen on Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 02:23 PM
It is a common concern of Medical Tape manufacturers- "we need to produce a tape that is easy to put on and easy to take off" 3M looks like they have a winner with their Kind Removal Silicone Tape. The product was launched at the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society conference in New Orleans. It should be available this summer. Read More...
Posted by Debbi Cohen on Thu, May 12, 2011 @ 09:10 AM
Materials scientists have developed a range of biological cements that could be injected into spinal fractures incurred through major impacts such as car crashes.
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Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Thu, Apr 07, 2011 @ 08:51 AM
From DNA - Researchers from the University of Cambridge found that the different forces required to peel away adhesive hairs or ‘setae’ from surfaces are what allows beetles to adhere to diverse surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of detachment.
The findings by James Bullock and Walter Federle could inspire novel man-made adhesives...Read more
Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 @ 09:31 AM
From Tree Hugger - Here's one thing that often gets lost in the shuffle when debating the sexier points of green transportation: the simplest way to make a car, plane, whathaveyou more eco-friendly is just to make the whole damn thing
lighter. All well and good, but how do you make sure that those industrial-grade plastic parts maintain their strength once you lighten them up? A technology developed at MIT called MuCell, and now being explored by automakers like Ford and Cadillac, has an answer. And that answer is: just add bubbles....
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Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Mon, Apr 04, 2011 @ 09:28 AM
From PR Log - The US market for Medical Adhesives and Sealants is forecast to reach US$1.84 billion by the year 2015. Key factors driving market growth include consumer shift from conventional use of biological dressings such as sutures and staples as wound closure products to novel glues, adhesives, and sealants...
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Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Fri, Apr 01, 2011 @ 09:16 AM
From BBC News - A study reported at the American Chemical Society meeting in the US suggests feathers could lead to more environment-friendly, lighter plastics...
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Posted by Nicholas Schaulsohn on Fri, Apr 01, 2011 @ 09:14 AM
From NDW -
Concrete, the material making up tons of America's infrastructure, from bridges to roadways, unfortunately tends to crumble. But a new coating that is hundreds of times more durable than existing concrete shields could save the day -- and it's made from "flyash," the soot and dust waste that spews out of more than 450 coal burning plants in the United States every day...Read more