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A new approach to control light with light without the need for optical nonlinearity has been suggested by a Russian-British research group.
Smart material with embedded shape memory alloy wires
Brazilian researchers developed and characterized active nano-composites with embedded shape memory alloy wires.
Book review: Biopolymer Composites
Marisa Masumi Beppu, University of Campinas SP, Brazil reviews Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, and Application.
Better metal roll forming simulation
Researchers have demonstrated a roll forming simulation with the possibility of determining realistic load parameters by means of experimental results.
Materials Science in the Basque Country
Luis Liz Marzán of CIC biomaGUNE presents the latest on materials science in the Basque Country in Particle & Particle Systems Characterization.
Micro-windmills energise cellphones, business interest
1.8mm wind turbines could be used to power cellphones, microelectronics, and have attracted the interested of WindMEMS.
Better modeling of metamaterials
EPFL scientists have developed an innovative mathematical method to greatly improve computer modeling of metamaterials.
EMPA gives nanoparticle paints a cautious all-clear
EU research project NanoHouse ends – suggests nanoparticles in the paint used on building façades do not represent a particular health risk.
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