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Super water repellent developed at ORNL

1 January 2008
A water repellent developed by researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) outperforms nature at its best and could open a floodgate of commercial possibilities.
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New material concept for aircraft wings

1 January 2008
Building aircraft wings with a special aluminium fibre combination makes them nearly immune to metal fatigue.
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Nanoparticles growth at over 27%

1 January 2008
The global market for nanoparticles in biomedical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications will be worth $204.6 million in 2007, according to a new report.
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Nanocomposite yarn from Radici

1 January 2008
RadiciGroup has entered into a partnership with HeiQ Materials AG, an inventor of silver nanocomposite additives.
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Protective solutions from Duro

1 January 2008
Duro Textiles, based in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA is introducing its Defense range of protective solutions for residential and commercial fabrics.
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Rapid growth for CNT technology

1 January 2008
Surrey NanoSystems based at Newhaven in the UK is currently building its third NanoGrowth system for fabricating carbon nanotube structures, and is rapidly commercialising its technology.
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Defining a new solar system in Prague

1 January 2008
The integration of solar panels into bags and garments is rapidly gathering pace.
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Conference looks to the cutting edge

1 January 2008
Fashion and nanotechnology experts will be discussing and showcasing how small technologies are transforming fashion next month in the UK at a conference entitled 'Micro And Nanotechnologies For Fashi
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Bags pack the power

1 January 2008
Eclipse Solar Gear's range of patented bags are now available online and at select Macy's Stores in the USA.
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New phase change technology

1 January 2008
Matrix Infusion Coating (MIC) has been developed by Outlast Technologies for fixing an advanced formulation of phase change microcapsules onto mattress tickings.
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NanoSphere licences in 12 countries

1 January 2008
During 2008, the number of companies obtaining licences for NanoSphere self-cleaning textile technology has risen from 12 to 47.
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Purity with silver

1 January 2008
HeiQ Materials AG, based in Bad Zurzach, Switzerland, has launched a new branding programme for its silver composite additives textile finish called Pure by HeiQ.
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Radiation blocking fabrics launched

1 January 2008
Radiation Shield Technologies (RST), headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, is launching a range of radiation-blocking medical garments which feature a radiopaque, nano-polymeric compound fused between
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Japan's focus on nanofibres

1 January 2008
Nanofibre developments are taking centre stage in Japan as the country's producers continue to pour considerable energy and resources into man-made fibre innovation.
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Submarine escape suits evaluated

1 January 2008
Researchers from the US Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) have used the Doriot Climatic Chambers at the US Army Soldier Systems Center (SSC) in Natick, Massacusetts, to begin an eval
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Henleys and Tog 24 feature Fibretronic functions

1 January 2008
The Plutonic iPod Jacket by UK retro clothing brand Henleys features Fibretronic's five function keypad controller built into the sleeve.
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Project to increase the lifespan of organic solar cells

1 January 2008
Konarka Technologies - the developer of Power Plastic which converts light into energy - is to head a consortium which will attempt to significantly increase the lifespan of organic solar cells (OSCs)
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Pre-treatment for ink-jets

1 January 2008
A pre-treatment agent to facilitate the ink-jet printing of textiles with acid dyes is the subject of European Patent EP 1 835 069.
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Oerlikon Neumag expands spunlaid pilot plant in Germany

1 January 2008
In order to optimize its research and development (R&D) activities in spunlaid, Oerlikon Neumag is expanding the existing one-beam spunbond line at its Spunbond Solution Center at its headquarters
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Refined method for cellulose extrusion

1 January 2008
Korea's Hyosung Corp has patented a method for extruding cellulose fibre (International Patent WO 2006/071101).
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