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Fluid-structure relations

1 Nov 2009
A novel computational approach could improve understanding of how fluids interact with solid structures such as turbine blades or aeroplanes. This would help engineers eliminate catastrophic mechanical failure caused by unstable contact.
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oilsands

Cleaning up oilsands exploration

1 Nov 2009
Scientists in the USA have developed two polymers to help clean up the toxic waste left behind by oilsands mining.
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Charging up batteries with algae

1 Nov 2009
A charge time and capacity record for organic and non–toxic batteries has been set by using algae, claim researchers from Uppsala University, Sweden. The work opens up possibilities for producing environmentally friendly, cost efficient, up-scalable and lightweight energy storage systems.
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Solid alumino-silicate spheres beneficiated from waste fly ash

Polymer fillers meet minerals processing

1 Nov 2009
Mining technology is transforming waste fly ash from coal-fired power stations into cheaper and resource efficient polymer fillers, claims RockTron, based in Keynsham, UK. The firm says it has achieved a ‘world’s first’ in fly ash beneficiation.
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carbon nanotubes

Self-healing circuits

1 Nov 2009
Capsules placed on circuit boards that contain suspensions of conductive carbon nanotubes could make burnt out electronics a thing of the past. The shells are being designed to erode under conditions of high electrical potential, temperature spikes, mechanical damage or other appropriate stimuli.
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