Papers – Page 7 – TechConnect Briefs

Recovery of phosphate from surface waters using a calcium silicate composite material for potential application in environmental remediation

Cairns M.J., Krauss C., Johnston J.H., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

In many locations, contamination of surface waters by phosphate due to agricultural run-off is becoming a major environmental concern. Currently, there are no effective means for its removal, due to the low phosphate concentration (< [...]

Life cycle considerations for engineered nanomaterials: A case study for nano-enabled coatings on drywall

Sayes C.M., Rothrock G.D., Norton C.A., West C.S., RTI International, US

Engineered nanomaterials are being incorporated into elements of the building industry. Advantages such as increased resistance to ultraviolet damage, wear and fouling of construction materials are relevant to coatings. Particles engineered at the nanometer size [...]

Understanding the Biological Impact of Nanoengineered Surfaces

Casey B.J., Kumar G., Petrochenko P., Skoog S.A., Narayan R.J., Goering P.L., Dair B.J., U.S. Food and Drug Administration, US

There is a growing trend in the medical device industry to manipulate the surface topography of a device with nanoscale features in order to promote advantageous biological responses such as better tissue integration and/or faster [...]

Large scale Eco-friendly Synthesis of Nanoparticulate Fillers for Corrosion Resistant Vinyl Coatings

Radhakrishnan S., Sonawane N., Maharashtra Institute of Technology, IN

The paper describes eco-friendly / green route for large scale synthesis of nanoparticulate additives such as calcium carbonate, iron oxide, barium sulphate etc. which as used for coating applications. The synthesis is carried out using [...]

Nanocellulose and Their Thermoplastic Nanocomposites

Lim D.-Y., Lee E-S, Yoon M.-J., Kim K-Y, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, KR

Nanocellulose fibers with the average diameter below 100nm were successfully obtained by a high shear microfluidizer. Their large surface area and nano-scale dimensions can lead to the emerging materials for reinforcements in polymer composites, differentiating [...]

Using Proton Exchange Membranes (PEMs) to Revolutionize Refrigeration

Bahar B., Xergy Inc, US

Xergy utilizes proprietary technology to create the most efficient and greenest compressor system for refrigeration applications. Kuel-Cell(TM) technology has it’s roots in fuel cell technology and biomimicry and utilizes the greenest possible refrigerant, water. With [...]

High Efficiency Nanofiber Reflectors for Lighting Applications

Lynn Davis J., RTI International, US

Nanofibers are an advanced optical media that can deliver extremely high reflectance values over large areas. The materials are made in high volumes in a roll-to-roll process using known spinning technologies. Nanofiber reflectors are particularly [...]

Month: May 2013