the European umbrella organization of the manufacturers of colorants, pigments, dyes, fillers, and products for ceramic decoration announced its new board at its General Assembly in Madrid, Spain.

Nanomaterials have novel properties that are not apparent in larger forms of the same material, which has led to their desirability and exploitation in a wide range of applications.

Nanodiamond particles are hardwearing, small and offer very low surface friction. Since their discovery in cold-war Russia, they have been a little-known secret used to improve the performance of hard chrome plating.

By using liquid salts during formation instead of harsh chemicals, fibers that conduct electricity can be strengthened, according to a patent issued to a team of researchers at The University of Alabama.

Butterfly wings can do remarkable things with light, and humans are still trying to learn from them.