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Proppants play an important role in hydraulic fracturing by keeping the fractures open and permeable for reservoir fluid to flow through to the wellbore. Proppants are solid materials, which are pumped in the well along with fracturing fluids that facilitate uniform distribution and placement of the proppants in the open fracture. This forms a mesh...

This edition depicts medical and diagnostic and imaging innovations in UK. Quantitative reading software, medical scanner to augment 3D bio-printing, radiowave radar technology for imaging breast cancer, non-invasive imaging approach for detection of prostate cancer, oxygen-enhanced MRI for lung diseases, intra-cellular ultrasound imaging, PACS sys...

Thin nano-films, nano-scale coating systems, and nano-structured surfaces have proven to deliver desired multi-functionalities such as corrosion protection, hydrophobicity, self cleaning, heat resistance, and thermal management. Significant long-term cost benefits offered by these coatings in niche applications, such as in the aerospace, defense, m...

This issue of Microelectronics TOE covers recent developments in cognitive radio technologies. Innovations profiled include cognitive radio network with interference mitigation by xG Technology Inc., wideband RF front-end for cognitive radio systems by Aviacomm, intelligent algorithm for opportunistic spectrum utilization by Cognitive Radio Technol...

This Industrial Bioprocessing TOE depicts trends across biomass pyrolysis. This issue features some of the technology innovations in pyrolysis, including overall regional trends in the adoption and development of pyrolysis technologies; drivers and restraints for the adoption of these technologies; patent trends; and selected significant patents wi...

This edition of Genetic Technology TOE profiles trends in genomic techniques across the United States. The corresponding patent scenario is depicted along with the industry interactions. The Genetic Technology TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) presents the latest R&D developments and advances with an emphasis on opportunities to profit in the e...

Solar paint is a flexible liquid that can be spray-coated onto surfaces to form thin film photovoltaic systems that serve as an alternative to heavy solar panels. Solar paints are mostly composed of metal alloys or nanoparticles in a liquid matrix, providing the technology potentially high conversion efficiency. However, currently available solar p...

Smart textiles are fabrics that have been developed by integrating intelligent, value-added properties, such as energy conduction, sensing functionality, and stimuli responsiveness. These materials find high demand in the sports and fitness, medical devices, and consumer electronics industries. While the wide-scale technology adoption is currently ...

This Sensor TOE highlights developments and advancements in sensors for the oil and gas industry, including ultrasound imaging, drones, and surface enhanced near infrared spectroscopy. Sensor TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global sensor-related innovations and developments on a weekly basis. Innovations are directed toward developin...