Sensing technology for bearings
Amongst manufacturers, the stances on sensing technology in bearings are as diverse as the types of bearings themselves. Some companies make it an R&D priority, some pay it no mind…
Vipericidins: a novel family of cathelicidin-related peptides
Vipericidins: a novel family of cathelicidin-related peptides from the venom gland of South American pit vipers. Falcao CB, de La Torre BG, Pérez-Peinado C, Barron AE, Andreu D, Rádis-Baptista G., Amino Acids., 2014, 46, 2561-71.Cathelicidins are phylogenetically ancient,…
Novel mosquito repellent upholstery fabrics
The aim of a recent study was to prepare insect repellent textiles by coating and printing and to compare the application methods. The bio-based insect repellent agent citronella oil was…
Kansai Helios completes acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik
Kansai Helios has completed the acquisition of German powder coatings and resins manufacturer CWS Lackfabrik. Kansai Helios has completed the acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH (“CWS”). The transaction was announced…
Top 12 Modules for Intranets on Drupal
Drupal is great for building intranets. It has many of the functionalities required by an intranet already built into its core. Apart from that, there are many contrib modules created…
Fructooligosaccharides – The INULIN alternative
With major shortages of INULIN, could you consider Fructooligosaccharides as an alternative? While FOS is commonly added to beverages, syrups, and foods, as a sweetener, there are also many benefits…
From Beyoncé to Taylor Swift, Decoding Celebrity Faces
Face reading, or physiognomy, sounds like another form of fortune telling. But the Asian tradition is actually a form of analysis that claims to reveal your personality (strengths and weaknesses…
What You Need to Know About Drying Curly Hair
Curly hair can be a bit of a mystery. While straight hair can usually be washed, combed and air-dried into its regular style, people with a curly hair type often…
Physical vapor deposition-based metallic coatings on steel
A new review has been published that focuses on physical vapor deposition-based metallic coatings on steel as an alternative to conventional galvanised coatings. An effective way to protect the steel…
Fostering recyclability of paper and packaging
In light of the transition to an increasingly circular economy, FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, continues to make contributions to the recyclability and sustainability of…