Carbon Nanotubes
10/09/97 New research at UNC-Chapel Hill shows that carbon nanotubes have much higher stiffness and ultimate strain than expected. (See also ScienceDaily for a fancier but slower version.) Mutant Materials
09/29/97 A look at newer materials including spider silk fibers and XXSYS Technologies. From Fortune Magazine $2.95 to read the full article.
Measuring Material Defects with Picometer Accuracy
11/20/00 Researchers at the Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a technique to detect defects in materials with picometer accuracy. Hemp Conference
11/20/00 At a hemp conference in Kentucky, exhibitors showed products made from hemp, including hemp-reinforced plastics. Lasers Flex Polymer Muscles
11/15/00 Researchers in Japan have discovered a method for rapidly flexing artificial muscles that uses laser light. Diaper Materials
11/15/00 Large disposable diapers can hold a half gallon of water thanks to superabsorbents and other high tech materials. Measuring Molecular Properties of Materials
11/09/00 A team of NCSU physicists has discovered a method for measuring the molecular properties of materials that might aid in the development of nanostructure technologies. Shot Peening Ceramics
11/09/00 Researchers have discovered that the strength of ceramics can be improved through shot peening, a traditional metalworking technique. Support for Hemp Grows
11/09/00 Hemp fibers have many uses, including as a reinforcement for plastics. As environmentalists continue to push for growing permits, the DEA is reconsidering its opposition. New Ceramics for Thermal Protection
10/18/00 New ceramic materials developed by NASA can withstand temperatures over 5000 F, much higher than shuttle reentry temperatures. Measuring Nanotube Stiffness
10/18/00 Researchers at Georgia Tech have measured the bending stiffness of individual carbon nanotubes, allowing quantitative comparisons of tubes manufactured using different techniques. New Process for Moulding Teflon
10/18/00 Scientists have developed a new mix of Teflon powders that allows the material to be extruded or injection molded. New Composite for Soundproofing
10/18/00 A research team from Hong Kong has developed a composite made from silicone-coated lead spheres embedded in an epoxy resin that is able to attenuate sound over a large spectrum. Reusable Plastics on Environmental Needs List
10/01/00 Reinventing the use of materials, including reusable plastics, is on a list of eight critical environmental topics issued by the National Research Foundation. Heat Resistant Plastic Composites
09/25/00 Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a plastic-silica composite that has high toughness and heat resistance. Nanotube Thermal Conductivity
09/08/00 University of Pennsylvania researchers predict carbon nanotubes may have the highest thermal conductivity of any known material. DOE Funds Plastic Corn
09/08/00 The US Department of Energy is providing $8 million in funds for the development of plastics made from corn, trees, and other plants. Reducing Composite Warpage
09/04/00 Researchers have developed a highly accurate model of the composite curing process, allowing warpage and residual stresses to be minimized. Piezoelectric Ceramics
09/04/00 By reducing the residual stresses in ceramics, researchers are able to increase piezoelectric effects. Artificial Muscles
08/25/00 Artificial muscles developed by NASA offer a hand-like grip and use low power. The muscles are made from a polymer gel. Thin Film Photovoltaics from Fullerenes
08/25/00 Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing thin film photovoltaics made from layers of carbon Fullerenes. Water-Based Acrylics
08/25/00 Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a water-based acrylic that uses no organic solvents for production. Spider Silk from Goats
08/25/00 Genetically modified goats produce spider silk protein in their milk, opening up the possibility for mass production of spider silk fibers. Such fibers would rival carbon fibers in strength and density. Universal Adhesives
08/21/00 A new type of polymer surface modifier developed at Virginia Tech can tune surfaces for different adhesives, opening the possibility of one adhesive for all materials. Flame Resistant Composites
08/21/00 Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing inexpensive phenolics with very low burn rates and structural properties which rival epoxies.
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