Biomedical textile structures incorporate a wide array of biocompatible materials, including advanced polymers and metals in a range of sizes and thicknesses with varying material characteristics and performance properties. Promising substrates, now in development, add to the diversity of biomedical textile structure options. This versatility puts device designers within reach of developing highly complex, ultra-sophisticated components that can be used in a number of therapeutic applications, including orthopedics, cardiovascular, tissue engineering, neurology, and general surgery. Read more...
Biomedical Textiles - a medical device design must.
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Debbi Cohen on Fri, Mar 11, 2011 @ 12:03 PM
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Transform Human Waste Into Biodegradable Plastic
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Nicholas Schaulsohn on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @ 14:03 PM
From The Vista - In the spirit of conservation and world sustainability, a small startup company in Sacramento has taken waste-efficiency to the next level. The company, Micromidas, has developed technology that promises to transform human waste into biodegradable plastic... Read more
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Topics: Plastic
Self-Healing Plastics and Renewable Polymers
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Nicholas Schaulsohn on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @ 14:03 PM
From Inventor Spot - Petroleum-based plastic has spent a long time near the top of green hit lists; however, recent innovations in bioplastics are providing exciting new alternatives... Read more
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Topics: Plastic
Laundry Soap Bottle Made From Cardboard
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Nicholas Schaulsohn on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 @ 14:03 PM
From USA Today - On Friday, Seventh Generation, a maker of non-toxic household cleaners, will announce plans to roll out a laundry detergent bottle made from 100% recycled cardboard and newspaper... Read More
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Topics: Packaging
Renewable Polyurethane Foam Made From Waste
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Nicholas Schaulsohn on Wed, Mar 9, 2011 @ 09:03 AM
From Ohio Farmer -The product (known as bio-polyol) is made from crude glycerin, a byproduct of biodiesel production that has so little commercial value it's practically considered waste...Read More
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From ZDNet - It’s called EcoCradle, and despite the happy green name, it’s a savvy way for companies to engineer better packaging for their gadgets — without the downstream side effects. The product is made from mycelium, derived from mushrooms, and it’s strong enough to keep your new toy safe without sticking around longer than the tech manufacturer that made it...Read More
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Researchers in Japan have coated organic conductive polymers onto nylon to create a textile that can electrically register touch and relay the information to a computer... Read more
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Topics: Textile
Plastic's New Frontier: No Estrogenic Activity
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Nicholas Schaulsohn on Fri, Mar 4, 2011 @ 09:03 AM
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New Longer Lasting, Crack Resistant Concrete
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Nicholas Schaulsohn on Thu, Mar 3, 2011 @ 10:03 AM
From Ottawa Citizen - Researchers at the National Research Council in Ottawa have developed a new, more durable concrete that resists cracking -dramatically increasing the lifespan of structures like bridges and parking garages...Read More
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New Metal Is Stronger Than Steel, Moldable Like Plastic
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Nicholas Schaulsohn on Thu, Mar 3, 2011 @ 10:03 AM
From UPI - New forms of metal can be turned into complex shapes easily and inexpensively like plastic but retain the metals' strength and durability, U.S. researchers say... Read more
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