News tagged with resin
Potatoes, algae replace oil in US company's plastics
Dec 21, 2009 |
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Frederic Scheer is biding his time, convinced that by 2013 the price of oil will be so high that his bio-plastics, made from vegetables and plants, will be highly marketable.
Plastics component affects intestine: study
Dec 14, 2009 |
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The chemical Bisphenol A used in plastic containers and drinks cans has been shown for the first time to affect the functioning of the intestines, according to a French study published Monday.
Workplace BPA exposure increases risk of male sexual dysfunction
Nov 11, 2009 |
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High levels of workplace exposure to Bisphenol-A may increase the risk of reduced sexual function in men, according to a Kaiser Permanente study appearing in the journal Human Reproduction.
Consumer advocates find BPA in food packaging
Nov 03, 2009 |
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A consumer advocacy group's analysis of canned goods has found measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A across a range of foods, including some labeled "BPA-free."
New look for antiques: Paintings and gilt surfaces can be effectively and gently restored with water-based microemulsion
Oct 26, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In the past, restoration of paintings and other old artwork often involved application of acrylic resins to consolidate and protect them. One of the most important tasks for modern restorers ...
Carbon copying the 'Stradivarius' sound
Sep 11, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- It's every violinmaker's dream to produce an instrument to rival the sound of a Stradivarius but now researchers at The University of Nottingham are trying to do just that… using acoustic physics and carbon ...
Researchers Develop New Glue from Corn
Sep 01, 2009 |
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After the oil is extracted from corn germ meal, the corn germ is typically fed to poultry and other livestock animals. But a new, value-added use could be on tap for this “leftover,” thanks to studies by an ...
Nanotechnology may increase longevity of dental fillings
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jul 01, 2009 |
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Tooth-colored fillings may be more attractive than silver ones, but the bonds between the white filling and the tooth quickly age and degrade. A Medical College of Georgia researcher hopes a new nanotechnology ...
Getting a grip: 'Velcro'-like structure helps bees stick to flowers (w/Videos)
May 14, 2009 |
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When bees collect nectar, how do they hold onto the flower? Cambridge University scientists have shown that it is down to small cone-shaped cells on the petals that act like 'velcro' on the bees' feet.
Scientists develop new technology for tracking algal toxins
May 07, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new tool for tracking algal toxins is under development at UC Santa Cruz.
Seeing invisible resin
May 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- When manufacturing chipboards, it is important to correctly distribute the resin on the wood shavings. Researchers are now developing a measuring technique that makes it possible to monitor the application ...
Researchers develop biodegradable substitutes for wood, plastic bottles and other common materials
Mar 17, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Stanford University researchers have developed a synthetic wood substitute that may one day save trees, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and shrink landfills.
Ground speed sensor technology developed for motor vehicles
Oct 20, 2008 |
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Hitachi, Ltd. announced the development of a compact and low cost speed sensor technology for motor vehicles which provides accurate measurement of relative velocity using an mm–wave radar (77GHz band). The technology enables ...
