There is significant interest in research and development aimed at discovering new ways to apply thin films to the external surfaces of mechanical devices that are placed inside the human body for the purpose of replacing bones and joints, measuring blood chemistry and increasing blood flow.
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Lithium ion battery technology offers a large number of benefits in portable power applications but an essential challenge is to ensure safety of operations. This article deals with how adiabatic calorimetry can be used to test lithium ion batteries.
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When selecting a engineering ceramic for use in an engineering component, it is important to select the material on the based on its mechanical and physical properties. It is important to ensure that the component is machined by experts who appreciate the microstructure property relationships.
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The electronics industry employs plasma for a range of applications to treat the surface of materials. These range from adhesion promotion of encapsulants and adhesives, to enhancing the release properties of optical disc master stampers.
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UV-visible range microspectroscopy is a key technique for individual protein crystal analysis. This technical note demonstrates how microspectrometry can be used to analyze biocrystalline materials.
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An improvised explosive device (IED) is the name given to explosive devices which are used in unconventional warfare. Electrical tape is commonly employed in the wiring of such devices. This article outlines the analysis of tape samples using a microspectrophotometer from Craic Technologies.
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Resin infusion in reinforcement in the manufacture of composite materials and components causes some thermal changes that can be detected and used to determine mold filling and resin curing. This article details how this can be done using heat flux sensors.
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Phosphorylcholine Biomaterial Coatings Improve Biocompatibility of Medical Devices
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This article by Professor Oleg Ostrovski discusses the pyrometallurgical routes used in the commercial production of steel, aluminium, metallurgical silicon, manganese, chromium, titanium, and many other metals and alloys.
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The application discussed in this article corresponds to the process of chemical vapor deposition of a nanocomposite material similar to diamond, also known as Diamond-Like Coating (DLC). It involves retrofitting the vaporizer and control system to resulting in more consistent results.
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