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January 2012

Nano-machines mimic human muscle

1 January 2012
An assembly of thousands of 'nano-machines' capable of producing a coordinated contraction movement extending up to around ten micrometres - like the movements of muscular fibres - has been synthesize
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Hollow fibre membranes for algae harvesting

1 January 2012
In the drive for alternatives to fossil fuels and reducing carbon emissions, the algae biomass industry is striving to develop and commercialise large-scale algae production.
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Solid bond the key to earthquake protector fabric

1 January 2012
Bayer MaterialScience and its partners from industry and academia have developed an efficient and affordable earthquake protection for buildings.
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Nanofibres for safe and low-cost hydrogen storage

1 January 2012
A UK company has developed the technology to nanostructure and encapsulate complex chemical hydride materials to improve their performance, in terms of temperature of operation, adsorption and desorpt
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BMW purchases stake in SGL

1 January 2012
BMW AG of Munich has secured a 15.16% stake in SGL Carbon SE of Wiesbaden, both in Germany.
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