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Toxicity
Testing Without Animals
High-throughput methods could reduce need for animals when assessing
toxicity of chemicals in environment
8/6/2007 -- Animal testing has long been considered the gold standard
for environmental toxicology, the determination of the toxicity of
chemicals found in the environment. But animal testing takes a long
time and entails the deaths of animals to acquire data. Even more,
the results can't always be extrapolated to humans. Environmental
toxicologists are turning to high-throughput methods developed in
the pharmaceutical industry as alternatives to the traditional methods
and as ways to prioritize chemicals for more in-depth testing. More
from Chemical & Engineering News...
Wrinkles
Winkle Out Film Thickness
8/3/2007 -- A new
and simple way to determine the mechanical properties of very thin
films has been unveiled by an international team of researchers. The
technique involves studying the wrinkles that are created in the film
when a drop of water is placed on it. By counting the number of wrinkles
and measuring their lengths, the thickness and elasticity of the film
can be determined to about the same accuracy as much more sophisticated
methods such as X-ray reflectivity. More
from NanoTechWeb...
It's
Super Paper!
7/25/2007
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Researchers
have developed a remarkably simple way to convert ordinary graphite
particles into very thin but superstrong sheets that are tougher than
steel and as flexible as carbon fiber but can be made much more cheaply.
The discovery could spawn entirely new types of materials for applications
as diverse as protective coatings, electronic components, batteries,
and fuel cells. More
from ScienceNOW Daily News...
Green
Convergence
6/2007 -- Momentum is growing in the areas of naturals and natural
product sustainability, and global cosmetic and personal care markets
benefit from increased interest and spending. The new naturals consumer,
in addition to interest in organic foods and natural health care methods,
is interested in appearance and personal care as a means of preventive
health care. More
from Global Cosmetic Industry...
Baby
Boom
Specialty products for little ones make giant steps in 2007
8/2007 -- The baby bump may have been the hottest accessory in Hollywood
this past year, with celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes,
Julia Roberts and Gwen Stefani bringing motherhood to the red carpet
with panache. Following the celebrity baby boom is a treasure trove
of upscale baby care products flooding the market, proving that parents
are demanding only the best for their offspring. For baby products,
overall unit prices are on the rise as value-added products and higher-priced
organic and “natural” items drive value growth, according
to personal care analyst Virginia Lee of Euromonitor International.
Baby care sales are expected to grow 10% to $867 million by 2011,
with forecast period sales driven by the sun care segment. More
from Happi...
Technical
Textiles Come to Frankfurt
7/2007 -- Techtextil, held in Frankfurt on June 12-14, attracted 1086
exhibitors and 23,200 trade visitors from 80 countries. A wide array
of materials and products were showcased for smart textiles with stretchable
electronics, industrial filter media, automotive sound absorption
and heavy duty flame protection apparel as well as a plethora of nano
technologies and much more. Many of the traditional nonwovens companies
and suppliers showed types of materials different than normally presented,
making nonwovens stand out as high-tech materials. In addition to
the exhibition, Techtextil and Avantex held 120 seminars and expert
lectures. More
from Nonwovens Industry...
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Ciba
Partners with Biotechnology Company BRAIN to Develop New Effect Molecules
Basel, Switzerland (7/17/2007) -- Ciba has entered an exclusive collaboration
with biotechnology company BRAIN AG of Zwingenberg, Germany to develop
novel functional surface effects from renewable raw materials. The
goal is to identify, characterize and synthesize biomolecules that
lend new functionality to surfaces such as plastics, paper, coatings
and home and personal care products. BRAIN brings to the collaboration
a large library of microorganisms, broad expertise in white biotechnology
and proprietary test systems, while Ciba contributes cutting-edge
application and process development as well as global marketing capability.
The resulting biomaterials will produce novel and improved surface
effects, such as bioprotection, enhanced printability in polymers
and moisture resistance in a variety of materials. More
from Ciba...
SCA
Ranked Number Two in the World in Environmental Awareness
Stockholm, Sweden (6/8/2007) -- SCA has been ranked number two in
a compilation of the world's most environmentally friendly companies
undertaken by EIRIS (Ethical Investment Research Services), a leading
provider of independent, global responsible investment research, and
The Independent newspaper.
More from SCA...
DuPont Innovation Helps Allergy Sufferers
Get a More Restful Night’s Sleep
DuPont Hybrid Membrane Technology offers advanced protection for pillow
and mattress covers
Wilmington, DE (8/2/2007) -- DuPont today introduced a new innovation
with Hybrid Membrane Technology (HMT) that will allow pillow and mattress
covers to deliver unsurpassed protection from a range of harmful allergens
without sacrificing personal comfort. More
from DuPont...
Dow
Fiber Solutions Targets the Hotel and Lodging Market for New Stretch
Fiber for Uniforms
New York, NY (7/17/2007) -- Dow Fiber Solutions, a business unit of
Dow Chemical Company, is targeting the hotel and lodging market for
DOW XLA™, the world's first olefin-based stretch fiber. DOW XLA™
adds value to uniforms and other garments with its soft stretch and
hand and its inherent resistance to high temperatures and harsh chemicals
used in launderings. More
from Dow...
NIVEA
Hair Care Straight & Easy
Hamburg, Germany (7/18/2007) -- What unmistakable hairstyle do you
associate with Jennifer Aniston? Her beautiful straight hair, of course.
The famous US actress certainly set the trend for this look. Whether
it is Hollywood or the fashion runways of Milan, Paris and New York,
straight hair is the hairstyle everyone wants. More
from Beiersdorf AG...
Away-From-Home
Market Presents Opportunities for P&G
Procter & Gamble Professional(TM) crafts custom programs for customers
Cincinnati, OH (6/14/2007) -- When people think of Procter & Gamble
(NYSE: PG), their thoughts usually turn to products like Tide(R),
Folgers(R) or Dawn(R) that touch their lives at home. P&G also
touches consumers when they are away from home with customized versions
of these same brands to help businesses improve employee satisfaction
and productivity. Procter & Gamble Professional is the division
of the $68 billion company responsible for providing complete solutions
to meet the needs of the away-from-home market -- in places like hotels,
schools, restaurants and convenient stores. More
from P&G...
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