Researchers at Purdue University have developed a treatment to infuse a hardened metal surface with naturally occurring antimicrobial peptides.
Materials Science
Jul 29, 2020
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Researchers of the Structural Engineering Laboratory, Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a new concept for strengthening steel in critical building structures ...
Materials Science
Apr 9, 2020
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By using an electrochemical etching process on a common stainless steel alloy, researchers have created a nanotextured surface that kills bacteria while not harming mammalian cells. If additional research supports early test ...
Nanomaterials
Dec 13, 2017
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An innovative method for the quality inspection of hot surfaces is used on an industrial level for the first time: A major Turkish steel producer is optimizing the production of high speed-compatible rails with the method ...
Engineering
Oct 28, 2013
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To meet a goal set by the US Environmental Protection Agencys Renewable Fuels Standard to use 36 billion gallons of biofuels each year—mostly ethanol—the nation must expand its infrastructure for transporting and storing ...
Engineering
Oct 1, 2013
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The bearer cables and tethers of bridges, elevators, and cable cars are exposed to high levels of stress. For this reason, their functional reliability must be monitored on a regular basis. A new robot recognizes fissures ...
Engineering
Jul 1, 2013
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Materials scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a way of making stainless steel surfaces resistant to bacteria in a project funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council which culminated ...
Materials Science
Jul 19, 2011
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TECNALIA Technological Corporation is developing an innovative application for the automatic inspection of hot steel surfaces, based on Machine Vision technologies that enhance quality control in hot rolling mill processes.
Engineering
Sep 15, 2009
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