News tagged with ceramic particles

Synthetic nano-waste does not disappear

(Phys.org) -- Tiny particles of cerium oxide do not burn or change in the heat of a waste incineration plant. They remain intact on combustion residues or in the incineration system, as a new study by Swiss ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created May 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Radiation boost for artificial joints

A blast of gamma radiation could toughen up plastic prosthetic joints to make them strong enough to last for years, according to researchers in China writing in the current issue of the International Journal of Biomedical En ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Carbon nanotube composites for enzymes and cosmetics

Japanese researchers have developed a low cost and efficient method for producing electrically conducting composites based on electrostatic adsorption of CNTs onto resin and ceramic particles for applications ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Sep 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Synthetic bone graft recruits stem cells for faster bone healing

Scientists have developed a material for bone grafts that could one day replace the 'gold standard' natural bone implants.

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Aug 02, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fitting squares into circles

Particle filters are standard in the basic fittings for cars. Construction machines, city buses and garbage trucks must now follow suit. This can be achieved effectively and inexpensively thanks to a new material ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 25, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 6