Posts Tagged ‘chemical engineering’
No-clump proteins may change drug delivery
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — A new form of proteins could improve treatments for cancer and other diseases, and deliver drugs to patients more effectively, researchers report. Continue…
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Science & Technology - Jan 12, 2012 15:57 - 0 Comments
Microcapsules quickly fix nanoscale cracks
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — Researchers propose a “repair-and-go” approach to fixing malfunctions caused by small surface cracks on any digital device or part before it hits store shelves. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 6, 2012 8:10 - 1 Comment
‘Pack’ semiconductors to boost efficiency
STANFORD (US) — A new way of packing molecules could boost the electrical conductivity of organic semiconductors, paving the way for foldable smartphones and clothing that uses sunlight to charge iPads. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 5, 2012 12:24 - 0 Comments
Bacteria ‘chatter’ curbs infectious slime
TEXAS A&M (US) — By manipulating the way bacteria “talk” to each other, researchers have achieved unprecedented control over the formation and dispersal of biofilms. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 4, 2012 13:08 - 0 Comments
‘Tinkertoy’ framework most porous yet
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — An alternate approach to building porous materials could ease the delivery of drugs into the human body and better control the storage of voluminous quantities of gas molecules, new research shows. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Dec 21, 2011 16:02 - 0 Comments
Method rids water of heavy metals
BROWN (US) — Engineers have developed a system that cleanly and efficiently removes trace heavy metals from water. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 15, 2011 15:56 - 1 Comment
Hydrogel heals third-degree burns
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — A new jelly-like material appears to promote the repair of severe burns, regenerating healthy, scar-free tissue in early experiments with animals. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 14, 2011 11:48 - 0 Comments
Graphene: Oil industry’s rising star
RICE (US) — Graphene’s strength, light weight, and solubility may ultimately make it the answer to the efficient, environmentally sound production of oil, a new study shows. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 22, 2011 7:25 - 0 Comments
Sort nanotubes for better electronics
STANFORD (US) — A new technique could make semiconducting carbon nanotubes more commercially viable for use in printable circuits, bendable display screens, stretchable electronics, and solar technology. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 17, 2011 12:37 - 1 Comment
New phone battery charges 10x faster
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A new lithium-ion battery not only holds a charge up to 10 times longer than current technology, but can also charge 10 times faster. (more…)
Top Stories - Nov 11, 2011 13:19 - 4 Comments
Tune E. coli to churn out biodiesel
STANFORD (US) — E. coli bacteria have what it takes to produce high volumes of biofuel cheaply and efficiently. All that’s needed, scientists say, is a tweak to kick E. coli into high gear. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Nov 10, 2011 15:46 - 0 Comments
Methane likely fueled Earth’s big warm-up
RICE (US) — New calculations suggest the release of massive amounts of carbon from methane hydrate frozen under the seafloor 56 million years ago likely led to a major climate shift on Earth. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 9, 2011 11:41 - 0 Comments
Algorithm finds 300 crystals to store methane
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A new algorithm automatically generates and tests porous crystals to quickly find the most promising structure for natural gas storage out of millions of possibilities. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 26, 2011 10:59 - 0 Comments
Pull skin-like sensor. Watch it bounce back
STANFORD (US) — A transparent sensor that is so stretchy it can be pulled to twice its original length and then bounce back perfectly has potential for use with prosthetic limbs, robotics, and touch-sensitive computer displays. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 13, 2011 11:43 - 0 Comments
Equation explains forces that repel water, oil
UC SANTA BARBARA (US) — A new equation is the first to predict the hydrophobic interactions of molecules. Such interactions explain why oil and water don’t mix, how proteins are structured, and what holds biological membranes together. (more…)
Science & Technology - Sep 23, 2011 10:01 - 0 Comments
Floating ‘vacuum’ probes cell behavior
MCGILL U. (CAN) — New technology is expected to serve as a powerful tool to study crucial cellular processes, including cancer cell formation and how neurons align themselves in the developing brain. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 25, 2011 10:20 - 0 Comments
Inorganic clusters look like living viruses
U. MICHIGAN (US) — By exploiting a delicate balance of atomic forces, researchers can create nanoparticle superclusters that are uniform in size—an important factor in a variety of nanotech applications. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 17, 2011 11:00 - 0 Comments
Organic semiconductors on fast track
STANFORD (US) — Researchers have created a new material for high-speed organic semiconductors in a way that may shorten the development timeline by months, if not years. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 12, 2011 10:56 - 0 Comments
Biofuels created at breakneck speed
RICE (US) — Engineers have discovered a new way to convert simple glucose into biofuels and petrochemical substitutes. The approach is up to 10 times faster than previous methods. (more…)
