Electroactive polymers are at the forefront of several new important and far-reaching technologies They require a detailed and up-to-date assessment of their impact on the technologically driven electronics industry Although conductive plastics... Learn more

The demand for natural biopesticides is rising steadily in all parts of the world Public awareness about the environment is increasing while pollution and health hazards due to synthetic chemicals are growing Extensive and systematic research has... Learn more

Water treatment has become an area of global concern as individuals communities industries nations and their national institutions strive for ways to keep this essential resource available and suitable for use Membrane bioreactor systems (MBRs)... Learn more

The inorganic metal finishing industry is an inseparable part of the production cycle (from metal ore extraction to its end application) of any metal component As these technologies enhance the component's capabilities in terms of corrosion and... Learn more

Today's cars are riddled with sensors providing critical data for performance and safety Initially sensors were the first link in the signal path that monitors engine and drive train parameters such as oxygen fluids temperatures voltages and... Learn more

Digital imaging technology introduced in the 1980s has revolutionized the way organizations such as companies and governments organize and process their work and communicate with their stakeholders The technology has also led to fundamental shifts... Learn more

Probiotics are defined as cultures of live microorganisms that when ingested in sufficient amounts confer beneficial health effects on a host For this reason food products containing probiotics typically are classified as a subset of functional... Learn more

Beginning with the successful completion of the global positioning system (GPS) in the mid-1990s other technologies for determining the geographical coordinates of moving or fixed objects have been deployed or developed Collectively referred to as... Learn more

Plastic sheet usually 10-12 mils in thickness can either be extruded or cast clear or opaque with a variety of colors and textures and most importantly is the starting point for thermoformed resins which have enjoyed outstanding growth especially... Learn more

The worldwide semiconductor memory market is characterized by rapidly evolving technology continuous reduction in process increasing competition and a rapid move toward nanotechnology Chip sizes are shrinking and memory content increasing This has... Learn more