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Flexible thermoelectric device from polymer/nanotube composite

1 February 2012
A polymer/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposite that can be used to print thermoelectric conversion devices on flexible substrates such as plastic films and papers has been developed by researchers at t
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Cleanroom debut for Nanospider

1 February 2012
The National Tissue Centre (NTC) in Brno, Czech Republic, has become the first cleanroom to employ an Elmarco Nanospider industrial scale nanofibre system.
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Absorbent for safely storing radioactive waste

1 February 2012
Researchers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a new absorbent based on titanate nanofibres and nanotubes capable of removing radioactive material from contaminated water and
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New Balance opts for Nanofront

1 February 2012
Sports brand New Balance is launching new high performance running socks featuring Teijin's Nanofront polyester nanofibres.
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Forcespinning for ceramics

1 February 2012
Kertak Nanotechnology, a leading manufacturer of ceramic nanofibres located in the Czech Republic, has invested in FibeRio Technology's new continuous nanofibre production system, the Cyclone FE 1.1 w
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Benchmark for nanotubes

1 February 2012
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued the world's first reference material for single-wall carbon nanotube soot.
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DSM invests in NanoHoldings

1 February 2012
Royal DSM has made an investment in NanoHoldings, a company specialising in breakthrough nanotechnology discoveries in the field of energy. Financial details of the investment will not be disclosed.
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US Air Force to aid RST development

1 February 2012
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is to partner with Alexium in the further development of Reactive Surface Treatment (RST) coating technology.
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Emana partnership

1 February 2012
Italian yarn manufacturer Fulgar is to produce Emana intelligent textile yarns in Europe under license from Rhodia.
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New small batch process for tissue growth

1 February 2012
An advantageous new semi-continuous web-formation process with the ability to produce small batches of even fibre nonwovens for use as human tissue scaffolds has been developed in Germany.
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Nanocomposites worth over $2.3 billion by 2016

1 February 2012
The consumption of nanocomposites totalled nearly 138.4 thousand metric tons in 2011, according to a new report.
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Small and affordable seven-day body monitor patch

1 February 2012
BodyMedia and Avery Dennison Medical Solutions have announced the development and 2012 launch of a body monitor patch offering a comfortable, economical means of gathering physiological data for healt
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Ceramic coating to outperform leather

1 February 2012
New Ceraspace coating technology from Schoeller provides outstanding protective properties to fabrics as a result of a unique composition of special ceramic particles anchored in a polymer matrix.
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Reebok and MC10 plan commercial launches in 2012

1 February 2012
'Happy accidents' in laboratories have been responsible for many innovations over the years, and this is certainly the case with a new method for making microprocessors so bendable and thin that they
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Ahlstrom takes large stake in battery-separator technology

1 January 2012
Ahlstrom Corp of Helsinki, Finland, has invested in Porous Power Technologies LLC, a company based in Lafayette, Colorado, USA, that develops technology for lithium-ion battery separators.
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Procter & Gamble continues focus on the Philippines

1 January 2012
The Philippines will continue to be a key market for consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G), with investments for expansion to continue over the long term, according the Philippine Daily
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Absorbent articles comprising nanoparticles

1 January 2012
A soft surface-coating featuring functionalized nanoparticles for use in absorbent articles has been developed by McNeil-PPC, which operates as a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
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High-visibility, flame-retardant fabrics

1 January 2012
A range of flame-retardant (FR) fabrics in high-visibility orange has been jointly developed by Waxman Fibres of Elland, UK, and Toledo Knitting Ltd, a manufacturer of knitted fabrics based in Pinxton
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SCA reorganizes hygiene operations

1 January 2012
To support its long-term strategy and strengthen competitiveness, Sweden-based SCA is reorganizing its global hygiene operations, which, it is expected, will contribute to increased efficiency, market
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Fabric protection for space-bound equipment

1 January 2012
Technical fabrics were used to protect sensitive scientific equipment that was transported to the International Space Station (ISS) in December 2011.
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