Hydrogels aren’t typically known for their toughness, but a new biomimetic material that combines hydrogel with Kevlar nanofibers rivals human cartilage in strength.
New Technique 3D Prints Living Materials; Engineers Put Two-Dimensional Semiconductors under Strain; Coating Process Boosts Surface Area of Nickel Nanoparticles; Ultrasound Probe Views the Inside of Cells; Sea Urchin Spines Inspire Stronger Cement; Cartilage-Like Hydrogel Draws Strength from Nanofibers; New Gene-Editing Method Works without Cutting DNA
January
2018
Spreadsheet software can be used to build integrated process and economic models that provide new insights into profitability.
January
2018
As demand for industrial-grade hydrogen increases, more facilities are recovering H2 from offgas and selling it. Several recovery technologies are available, each with its own strengths and limitations.
January
2018
Flame arresters are designed to prevent catastrophe. How do they work, and which type is right for your application?
January
2018
This article demonstrates how to construct a pump’s system curve and explains the four most common mistakes encountered when operating centrifugal pump networks.