Ferring Donates US$3 Million to the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan
SAINT PREX, Switzerland, July 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Frederik Paulsen, Chairman of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company with presence in all major European markets and in the US, announced a US$3 million donation to the Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan. This money will be used to fund ...U.S. Navy Awards Entegrion Contracts for $4 Million for the Development of Critical Blood Products
...North Carolina's Research Triangle Park (RTP) and is the inventor of Stasilon®, an FDA-approved medical device technology that is in the form of a textile and is uniquely both hemostatic and non-adherent. Building on technologies licensed from the University of North Carolina, Entegrion's portfolio incl...Clinical Study Data Indicates that Celliant Reduces Pain
... These results have obvious implications for the health and medical markets. However, Hologenix believes a broader market for their pain relieving textile exists. "To date, much of the research conducted on Celliant has been limited to patients with diabetes, or some form of vascular impairment...Evolution in Ergonomics: Neutral Posture to Unveil Sleek NV(TM) at NeoCon 2009
...ble to make the NV as unique as the room it is in. The Polished Aluminum base and arm options provide a rich accompaniment to the choices made for the textile and wood options. In addition, the NV is built with environmentally friendly features including BioFlex Hybrid foam, easily replenished American Walnu...Angelica Corporation Raises Bar Again for Increased Patient Safety
... our customers' own green strategy. It's a win-win for everyone." About Angelica Corporation: Angelica Corporation is the leading provider of textile rental and linen management services to the U.S. healthcare market. Angelica provides laundry and linen management services to hospitals, long term ca...Fiber Technology Products that Help Combat Spread of Superbugs Now Available to the Consumer Market
... announce that PerfectCLEAN®, an antimicrobial textile product proven dramatically effective in the remov...nnounce that PerfectCLEAN® , an antimicrobial textile product proven dramatically effective in the remov... Behind PerfectCLEAN® PerfectCLEAN® is a textile product and the only product patented with built-i...NC State develops new test method to measure stored heat in firefighter suits
... your jeans and you can feel the heat," says Dr. Roger Barker, professor of textile engineering chemistry and science, and director of the textile Protection and Comfort Center (T-PACC). "Firefighters are getting burns wit...Five Secrets Your Bed Won't Tell You
...president of marketing communications for American textile Company. "Our products are unmatched in perfo...Ease cotton pillow protector. About American textile Company American textile Company is the leading supplier of quality mattres...What scientists know about jewel beetle shimmer
...the research. "The Chrysina gloriosa beetle reflects a green light," said lead researcher Mohan Srinivasarao with Georgia Tech's School of Polymer, textile & Fiber Engineering. "This has been known for about 100 years, but we've determined the colors we see result from the beetle's physical structure rath...Researchers develop flow sensors based on hair structures of blind cavefish
...ystem demonstrated flow detection of several micrometers per second," said Tsukruk, who also holds an appointment in Georgia Tech's School of Polymer, textile and Fiber Engineering. "Adding the cupula allowed us to detect a much smaller amount of flow and expand the dynamic range because it suppressed the ba...Persistent pollutant may promote obesity
... promoting obesity, according to an article in the December issue of BioScience . The chemical is used in antifouling paints for boats, as a wood and textile preservative, and as a pesticide on high-value food crops, among many other applications. Tributyltin affects sensitive receptors in the cells of a...NC State takes lead in crime scene investigation training
... professor of anthropology, provides expertise on forensic anthropology, the analysis of skeletonized remains. Dr. David Hinks, associate professor of textile engineering, chemistry and science, is an expert on fiber and color analysis. Dr. Wes Watson, associate professor of entomology, is an expert on insec...A major prize in the chemical sciences announced by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
...ent of the first commercially successful system for the production of cellulose acetate fiber contributed significantly to the evolution of the modern textile industry. "A key feature of the Dreyfus Prize is that the area of focus will change each cycle. This underscores the rich diversity of chemistry an...American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- June 25, 2008
...n many other applications, such as to mask unpleasant body odors when using textile products. They describe the material, which is also environmentally-friendl...TS ARTICLE #3 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "Microencapsulation of Limonene for textile Application" DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT ARTICLE http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/ie8...American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- May 28, 2008
...of the fabrics tested. MTS ARTICLE #3 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Antibacterial Colorants: Characterization of Prodiginines and Their Applications on textile Materials DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT ARTICLE http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bp070481r CONTACT: Gang Sun, Ph.D. University of California Davis, Califor...Lean and mean biomass-degrading fungus reveals capabilities for improved biofuel production
...ot fungus serves as the worlds most prodigious producer of cellulases and is already a dominant source of a wide variety of cellulase products for the textile industry worldwide. It is also the organism of choice for producing enzymes for the breakdown of cellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars, which can ...Brown hosts regional bioengineering conference
...ithwaite will present results from short-term animal studies and lab experiments. A presentation by Paul Calvert, a professor in the Materials and textile Department at the University of MassachusettsDartmouth, on printing human organs. Science fiction? It may not be too far off. Thats because C...High-Tech 'Smart' Face Mask Helps Hong Kong Families Combat Swine Flu
...ls pathogens, within minutes of contact. This patented BioFriend(TM) textile layer CAPTURES pathogens by mimicking the sites on human cells to which the... surface of the human cell membrane. The binding agent in the BioFriend(TM) textile mimics the binding action of sialic acid on influenza viruses. Typic...Australia: Face Mask That Kills Swine Flu Readied for Australian Pandemic Fight
...ls pathogens, within minutes of contact. This patented BioFriend(TM) textile layer CAPTURES pathogens by mimicking the sites on human cells to which the... surface of the human cell membrane. The binding agent in the BioFriend(TM) textile mimics the binding action of sialic acid on influenza viruses. Typic...New study examines effects of Graniteville, S.C., chlorine gas disaster
...ted 15 miles from Augusta, Ga. The 2 a.m. train collision ruptured one tank, releasing between 42 and 60 tons of chlorine gas that infiltrated a large textile mill, where 180 people were working the overnight shift. On the night of the South Carolina disaster, eight people died at the scene. At least 525 ...Genencor Shows How Industrial Biotech Breakthroughs Contribute to the New Green Economy
... Event showcases sustainable solutions for biofuels, biochemicals and textile processing PALO ALTO, Calif., March 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ...prene(TM) (a synthetic rubber alternative); and collaboration with Huntsman textile Effects on a biobased bleaching process. "We're joining forces with ma...Northwestern chemist investigates lost reds in Homer painting
...icular, working to identify those used in Homer's painting as well as in a variety of textiles, such as a 16th century carpet from Istanbul and a rare textile fragment from Peru, dated from 800 to 1350 A.D. "Our research provides an entirely new window onto the analysis of artworks," said Van Duyne. "The...Medline and 3M Agree to Strategic Partnership in Electrosurgery
...lies and services. Medline manufactures and distributes more than 100,000 medical products, encompassing medical-surgical items and one of the largest textile lines in the industry. With six manufacturing facilities in North America and more than 25 joint venture manufacturing plants worldwide, Medline sells...Fiber-based nanotechnology in clothing could harvest energy from physical movement
...thers whose physical motion could be harnessed and converted to electrical energy. The February 14 issue of the journal Nature details how pairs of textile fibers covered with zinc oxide nanowires can generate electrical current using the piezoelectric effect. Combining current flow from many fiber pairs...Remarkable new clothing may someday power your iPod
... and other users. The research, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and described in the Feb. 14 issue of Nature, details how pairs of textile fibers covered with zinc oxide nanowires generate electricity in response to applied mechanical stress. Known as "the piezoelectric effect," the resul...