Items Tagged with 'research and development'

Engineers at UC Berkeley have discovered a new chemical strategy that overcomes the instability of polymers derived from alpha-lipoic acid, opening the door for new adhesive technologies.

The healing power of mistletoe is being explored by researchers to see if it can be used as a high-quality surgical glue. 

New research from a Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering team shows a new way to create adhesives by using the natural attraction between positively and negatively charged materials.

The projects will support the domestic production of sustainable materials and chemicals for consumer products and defense applications, while also creating the manufacturing workforce of the future.

Scientists at the University of Akron and the University of Pittsburgh have overturned long-held assumptions in new research that finds water can be a help for adhesion.

The enhanced center demonstrates the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation and services while contributing to the long-term success of its customers and the community both in Asia and globally.

Two researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are using their expertise in hydrogels and liquid crystal elastomers to design a more effective and powerful adhesive for gluing structures underwater.

If you happened to be traveling on an airplane, using public transit in a major U.S. city, or interacting with your healthcare provider the week of July 19, then you may have had a very personal, up-close experience with the overarching role technology plays in our modern world.

The partnership will drive advancements in performance, durability, and reuse of orbital space launch systems.  

To increase the bio-based content of coatings and epoxy resins, AGC Vinythai is working with a professor at MSU to explore the use of lignin as a Bisphenol A substitute for epoxy resin formulations.