Plastic Welding Copolymer
01/17/00 Columbine International and Eastman Chemical have developed a new copolymer, called Spectar, that gives a clear weld in thermoplastics. Smallest Pieces of Ice
01/17/00 Researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill have created the world's smallest pieces of ice, consisting of only six water molecules. The experiments will expand knowledge of water.
High-Temp X-Ray Diffraction
01/17/00 A new furnace at Ames Lab allows researchers to perform x-ray diffraction experiments at temperatures up to 1500 C. New Carbon Fiber
01/13/00 Conoco will soon introduce a new carbon fiber based on petroleum feedstocks. The fiber is called revolutionary, but no info is given on its properties. High Temperature Catalyst
01/07/99 MIT researchers have developed a catalyst that allows the combustion process to be stable at temperatures up to 1300 C. Rotaloc Bonding Fasteners
01/06/99 Rotaloc International has introduced a new line of bonding fasteners for use in plastic and composite structures. Organic-Inorganic Hybrids
12/27/99 University of Toronto researchers have a developed a method to fuse organic and inorganic materials, creating a new type of molecular composite. Material Advances
12/27/99 Four materials scientists discuss material technologies of the future. Securus Seatbelt Fibers
12/21/99 New Securus fibers from Honeywell (originally AlliedSignal) allow seatbelts to stretch in an accident, helping to prevent injuries and eliminating some mechanical devices. Shaping Aluminum
12/21/99 Researchers at Ohio State University are able to shape aluminum by combining metal stamping with electromagnetic forming. The process is similar to traditional steel forming. Reducing Fire Risk
12/21/99 Reinforced plastics give off toxic fumes when they burn. There are several flammability standards, and new methods are being developed to reduce hazards. Approaching Diamond Hardness
12/19/99 Fused carbon spheres, similar to buckeyballs, should be almost as hard as diamond. However, this form of carbon has yet to be synthesized. Reducing Molding Time
12/08/99 A new manufacturing technique called CoolMOLD optimizes the thermal properties of injection molds, allowing mold times to be reduced up to 50%. Plastic Self Assembly
11/29/99 A researcher at Princeton has developed a method for manufacturing nano-sized plastic structures which is simpler and less expensive than current techniques. New Aerogel
11/29/99 Russian researchers have developed a new method for producing aerogels that relies on the oxidation of aluminum in liquid gallium. Tires to Chemicals
11/29/99 Paul Williams of the University of Leeds has improved the pyrolysis to recover more usable chemicals from used tires. Thin Film Coatings
11/29/99 A Georgia Tech alum has developed a method for applying thin film coatings that doesn't require a furnace. Helical Polymers
11/29/99 Stephen Cheng of the University of Akron has produced polymers with a double twisted helical structure. Biodegradable Hydrogels
11/15/99 A Cornell University research team has developed a new type of hydrogel that can be used for delivering medications both inside and outside the body. Metallic Liquids
11/15/99 Atomic-scale measurements of super-cooled metallic liquids help to explain the behavior of metallic glasses. Smooth Diamond Films
10/30/99 Researchers from the University of Erlangen have developed a method for producing smooth diamond films. The process has applications to the semiconductor industry. Microwave Sintering
10/30/99 A new powder metal microwave sintering process can make harder and longer-lasting products than more traditional manufacturing methods. Sealing Polymeric Membranes
10/13/99 University of Colorado sophomore Andrew Neice won a BF Goodrich award for a process he developed to seal microscopic holes in polymeric membranes (aka plastic wrap). Thin-Film Polymer Blends
10/13/99 Researchers have developed a technique for blending polymers in thin films that are normally incompatible. Reversible Mirror
10/06/99 Nature reports on a composite window which can be changed from a mirror to transparency at the flick of a switch.
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