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Nano-enhanced haemostatic bandage materials

1 January 2013
Methods, systems and apparatus for nanomaterialenhanced haemostatic medical devices are disclosed in US Patent 8 304 595 by Nanosys.
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Disposable absorbent articles comprising non-biopersistent inorganic vitreous microfibres

1 January 2013
Disposable absorbent articles with a distribution member comprising non-biopersistent inorganic vitreous microfibres are disclosed by Procter & Gamble in US Patent 8 198 505.
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Artificial muscles based on nanotube yarn

1 January 2013
Australian scientists are part of a global team developing a new artificial muscle that has possibilities for use in self-powered intelligent textiles that could automatically react to environmental c
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Ontex appoints new Chief Executive Officer

1 January 2013
With effect from the first quarter of 2013, Charles Bouaziz has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Belgium-based producer of private-label disposable hygiene products Ontex.
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Absorbent body with adjusted fibre orientation

1 January 2013
Unicharm has developed an absorbent body for a disposable hygiene article in which the fibre orientation, as well as the fibre basis weight and shape, may be adjusted.
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Light capture potential of spider silk

1 December 2012
The incredibly high strength of spider's silk as a material has long been something scientists have attempted to emulate. Now physicists are exploring its ability to also very effectively catch light.
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Fluorescent pH-sensitive nanoparticles indicate bacterial growth

1 December 2012
German researchers have developed a simple way to monitor changes to pH values in food caused by bacterial metabolism, based on the fluorescence of nanoparticles embedded in an agarose growth medium,
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Mushroom packaging picks up prize

1 December 2012
The 2nd annual Durable Product Award was claimed by Ecovative Design at the RISE conference held by US nonwovens body INDA in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 23-25.
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Ultem for advanced FR aircraft seating

1 December 2012
At the recent Aircraft Interiors Show, in Pittsfield, MA, USA, (September 25-27) Sabic Innovative Plastics and National Nonwovens showcased the jointly-developed Ultra-Protechtor fire blocker brand.
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Triumphant showcase for Outlast

1 December 2012
Iconic motorcycle manufacturer Triumph is launching a range of riding outfits incorporating Outlast phase chage materials (PCMs) for its Autumn/Winter 2012 season, ensuring the jackets, gloves and soc
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Spidersilk scale validation

1 December 2012
AMSilk, based in Planegg, Germany, and Boston, USA, reports that it has achieved a large-scale production validation for the production of its recombinant spider silk proteins branded Spidersilk, foll
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Adapting the layers to combat heat stress

1 December 2012
In German Government-funded project AiF-Nr.
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Electrospinning requires friendlier solvents.

1 December 2012
For filter media employing electrospun nanofibre layers to be more widely employed in industry, friendlier polymer solvents used in their processing need to be developed.
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Record tensile modulus for glass fibre

1 December 2012
AGY has introduced a new glass fibre with an unprecedented tensile modulus of 99 GPa (14,359 ksi) - a level not previously seen in commercial glass fibre products.
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Mattress technology in award-winning car seat

1 December 2012
The new ComfortThin car seat developed by Johnson Controls in co-operation with UK luxury mattress specialist Harrison Spinks, was awarded the 2012 OkoGlobe in the category 'Resources, Materials and P
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Smart skin for structural health

1 December 2012
When the I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring 145 in August 2007, the reason was attributed to a design deficiency that resulted in a gusset
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Improved fuel cells with nano carbon

1 December 2012
Fuel cells are regarded as a promising source of power for a wide array of devices, including vehicles, as well as a host of other portable and stationary applications, being capable of providing high
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CNTs as chemical 'trigger' in uniforms

1 December 2012
A new military uniform material that repels chemical and biological agents using a carbon nanotube fabric could be in use on the front line within ten years.
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Lighting up Battersea Power Station

1 December 2012
At the launch for the UK's new EE 4G mobile network held at Battersea Power Station in London, singer Nicole Scherzinger showcased the latest creation from UK design team CuteCircuit.
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Touchpad technology from TRW

1 December 2012
Among 2012 innovations from TRW Automotive, based in Livonia, Michigan, USA, is a new capacitive touchpad sensor incorporating advanced handwriting recognition software to help drivers and passengers
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