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A study conducted at Northwestern University focused on tissue engineering for orthopedic implants using 3D-printed titanium scaffolds with porous struts and bioactive supramolecular polymers. The research aimed to address challenges such as aseptic loosening and stress shielding in orthopedic surgeries. The study found that incorporating bioactive supramolecular polymers led to a significant increase in bone formation, while space-holder-induced microporosity did not show significant changes in bone ingrowth in a rat model. This research was supported by various organizations and has been peer-reviewed, providing valuable insights for the field of biomedical engineering and orthopedic surgery. [Extracted from the article]

Details the schedule of events at the American Electroplaters and Surface Finishers Society SUR/FIN 2004 & Interfinish 2004 World Congress in Chicago, Illinois on June 28 to July 1, 2004. Information on a research about the corrosion behavior of tin-zinc alloy electrodeposits on steel; Schedule for discussions on decorative and functional finishing; Environmental issues to be addressed in the event; Papers to be presented which tackles electroless plating and light metals finishing.

The article reports that a new approach to increase the capacity and stability of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries has been developed by researchers at Argonne National Lab in Argonne, Illinois. The technology is based on a new material for the positive electrode made of a nanocrystalline and layered-composite structure. A two-component composite structure, an active component that provides for charge storage is embedded in an inactive component that stabilizes the structure.