Spider silk shows intriguing properties for cell culture. Now, researchers try to find the ideal scaffolds for applications in the field of biomedical research and regenerative medicine.
Martin Grolms
Martin is expert in the fields of mobility, innovation, and energy. He studied mechanical engineering as well as communication science and has 15 years of experience in public relations as well as writing technical articles for newspapers and trade press.
Prevent Forged Gear Wheels from Distortion
In a recently released paper, Dr. Rüdiger Rentsch investigated forging process parameters to reduce the distortion of gear wheels.
Record High for Screen-Printed Silicon Solar Cell
The Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin in collaboration with Singulus Technologies have increased the conversion efficiency of screen-printed silicon solar cells to a record value of 20.1%.
Lubricating with Nanometer-Sized Silver
Researchers have utilized silver complexes as lubricating oil additives to engineer an efficient and cost-effective lubricant.
Biopolymer Database Extended – Application Information Now Available
M-Base Engineering + Software and the Fachhochschule Hannover have improved their biopolymer data-base by adding information on biopolymer applications.
Synergistic Materials Characterization: EDAX combines EDS and EBSD
With the new TEAM Pegasus system EDAX combines energy dispersive spectroscopy and electron backscatter diffraction for comprehensive materials analysis.
Storing Gas in a Carbon Fibre Vessel
Linde developed a new range of carbon fibre wrapped gas cylinders. Lighter than steel cylinders and equipped with in-built digital intelligence and regulators.
Composite Materials: Reinforcing Metal with Ceramics
Combining a ductile metal matrix with brittle ceramic additions leads to new composite materials with superior mechanical properties, which appears to be ideal for structural and crash-absorption applications.
New Enhanced Offshore Wind Turbines
BARD is testing two prototypes of its new 6.5 megawatt class. The official beginning of the certification tests is scheduled for the end of February 2012.
Withstanding Wind, Waves and Operation Loads: Making Wind Turbines Work
Offshore wind turbines are exposed to high dynamic loads in a high corrosive environment. A new overview describes the occurring loads and the fatigue resistances of typical offshore support structures.