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Reverse-assembly nanofibres hold promise

1 September 2014
Self-assembled protein/polymer nanostructures that are reminiscent of the fibres found in living cells have been developed at Carnegie Mellon University and could prove a promising new way to fabricat
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Flexible fibre perovskite solar cells

1 September 2014
Perovskite - a calcium titanium oxide mineral species composed of calcium titanate - is the key to a new development in the field of fibre-based solar cells that can be woven into textiles.
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Plastic electronics for virtual things

1 September 2014
Thin Film Electronics, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, has announced a collaboration agreement with Evrythng - the 'Web of Things' software company which aims to make physical products smart, by connec
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Targeted pain relief with nanoparticles

1 September 2014
Researchers at MIT are working to enable pain medication and other drugs to be released directly to specific parts of the body, and in steady doses over a period of up to 14 months.
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Robotic hand extension

1 September 2014
Researchers at MIT have developed a device that enhances the grasping motion of the human hand.
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Tex Tech acquires UCF

1 September 2014
Tex Tech Industries, a global developer and manufacturer of engineered, high-performance materials based in Portland, Maine, USA, is acquiring Universal Carbon Fibres Ltd (UCF), based in West Yorkshir
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In flight mind reading by British Airways

1 September 2014
British Airways has begun testing a blanket which changes colour using brainwaves to ensure it offers customers the best quality in-flight sleep available.
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Metallization technique for the wearables market

1 September 2014
The wearable electronics market, in addition to automotive, solar and space product manufacturing, is currently being examined by eSurface Technologies, based in Carlsbad, California, as a potential n
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Lift off for special 3D printer

1 September 2014
Made In Space reports that its 3D printer which has been specially designed for use on the International Space Station (ISS), has passed final NASA certifications and testing ahead of schedule and wil
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New finance for SouthWest NanoTechnologies

1 September 2014
SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc.
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Nanosilver safer than conventional coatings

1 September 2014
A team at Swiss research institute Empa has investigated how different silver coatings behave in the washing machine and made a significant discovery - textiles with nanocoatings release fewer nano-pa
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New commercial graphene partnership

1 September 2014
Morgan Advanced Materials, headquartered in Windsor, UK, has announced a new joint development agreement with The University of Manchester, aimed at scaling up a new process for manufacturing graphene
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Heated textiles for healthier growth

1 September 2014
Scientists at the Hohenstein Institute have been working with knitted fabrics specialst Roma Strickstoff, based in Balingen, Germany, and the State College of Horticulture and Agriculture in Stuttgart
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Success in 'growing' carbon nanotubes

1 September 2014
Scientists at Swiss research institute Empa and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research in Germany have succeeded in creating self-assembling carbon nanotubes (CNTs).
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Wound care market worth US$18.3 billion by 2019

1 September 2014
According to a new research report(1) published by MarketsandMarkets, the global wound care market is expected to reach US$18.3 billion by 2019, up from US$15.6 billion in 2014, showing a compound ann
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Medical Grade Innovations launches high-performance scrub range

1 September 2014
Medical Grade Innovations of Ridgeland, Mississippi, USA, has launched its introductory range of healthcare professional attire.
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Dressing for treating damaged tissue

1 September 2014
A dressing for treating damaged tissue has been developed by Synapse Electroceutical of Westerham, UK.
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Nanosheet material coats difficult burn wounds

1 September 2014
Japanese researchers have developed a wound dressing similar to cling film that wraps itself around awkwardshaped parts of the body, such as fingers and toes, to combat bacteria and reduce infection.
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Procter & Gamble returns to the adult incontinence market

1 September 2014
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced its re-entry into the North American adult incontinence market.
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Bed-wetting protection for children

1 September 2014
Kimberly-Clark has launched GoodNites Tru-Fit underwear, which is aimed at bed-wetting children aged 4-12 years.
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