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The hydrogen solution? Polymer network for hydrogen storage

A polymer network using polyaniline could be the solution to enhanced hydrogen storage. Dr K Balasubramanian from the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, India, explains how this could provide an alternative to traditional energy systems.
Materials World Magazine, 04 Dec 2011

Putting the theory into practice - thermodynamic modelling

John Gisby and Alan Dinsdale from The National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK, show how thermodynamic modelling can examine industrial processing problems and provide solutions.
Materials World Magazine, 05 Nov 2011

The Plastics Implementing Measure

Scientist dropping liquid into bottles with pipette
A 30-year project to harmonise EU legislation on food-contact plastics is nearly at an end. Dr Alistair Irvine, Principle Consultant in Food Packaging Safety at Pira International, in Leatherhead, UK, reports.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 13 Mar 2011

Transatlantic community - Q&A with Ian Robertson of The National Science Foundation

"Question mark" image courtesy of Chris Baker
Professor Ian Robertson is the new Division Director for Materials Research at the National Science Foundation, in Arlington, USA. In this Q&A session he talks about his background and aims and hopes for the future.
Materials World Magazine, 03 Mar 2011

Glass matrix composites for transparent security measures

Optomechanical composite sample showing optical transparency
Transparent glass matrix composites for use in high resistance structures and security windows are being explored by a team at Imperial College London.
Materials World Magazine, 02 Feb 2011

A smart pill

Up-taken polyelectrolyte capsules (fluorescently labelled shells) adsorb on nuclei inside breast cancer cells. Capsule size is five micrometres. (Image courtesy of W Parak (LMU, München, Germany)
As the medical field awaits new methods to enable fast and efficient treatment, the development of a multifunctional, mutilayered, nanovessicle, drug delivery system is highlighted
Materials World Magazine, 02 Feb 2011

Pulp transition - bleached pulp production

Acacia wood chips for pulping
Packaging consultant Ian Davis explains what prompted the change twenty years ago in the way bleached pulp for paper and board packaging was produced, and the effect on fibres used today.
Packaging Professional Magazine, 16 Jan 2011

Added value - additives for consistency in building materials

Ancient Egyptian wall-painting
David Baggaley, R&D Manager at Procter Johnson, Flint, UK, explains how today’s chemically purified additives are resulting in products with colours and textures that are consistent in appearance and performance.
Clay Technology Magazine, 11 Dec 2010

Copper solution - extraction from high alkali deposits

Ammleach at Leon showing mobilisation of the copper within the ore and redeposition onto the surface
Determined to reduce levels of acid consumption, Alexander Mining plc, based in London, UK, has developed a new technique for extracting copper from high alkali deposits.
Materials World Magazine, 03 Nov 2010

Sparking advanced ceramics

Heating element based on a ceramic-carbon nanotube nanocomposite
Spark plasma sintering can be used to develop ceramics with valuable properties.
Materials World Magazine, 01 May 2010
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