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Why Nanomaterials?
Nanomaterials have gained a tremendous amount of traction in the last two decades because of the widely differing properties that are obtainable compared to their bulk counterparts. With their exciting new properties nanomaterials are, ultimately, becoming door openers – enabling both new technologies and revolutionary improvements to current technologies. Depending on the application, the particle size, distribution, morphology, and purity can have a significant influence on the physical, thermal, structural, and/or optical properties of the end product. The photograph below illustrates the variation in optical properties for various silica nanoparticle dispersions. The solutions range from completely clear to totally opaque...
General Engineering & Research Wins Prestigious CALSeed Grant!
Join GE&R At CEC/ICMC 2017!
GE&R will present on our work on novel magnetocaloric materials and technologies at the 2017 Cryogenic Engineering Conference and the International Cryogenic Materials Conference (CEC/ICMC) in Madison, WI. The conference will feature the latest research and state-of-the-art developments in all cryogenics areas, including superconductivity, cryocoolers, cryogenic materials, and applications. Join us Tuesday July 11, 2017 to learn about our low cost high performance magnetocaloric materials for sub 50K refrigeration applications. One major inhibitor to a hydrogen society is economical systems to support safe storage and transportation of this fuel. Magnetic refrigeration has emerged as a...
GE&R Moves On To Top 12 For 2017 InnovateHER Competition
GE&R was among the Top 12 pitching finalists for 2017’s 3rd annual InnovateHER - Hera Labs & mystartupXX San Diego competition. InnovateHER is a cross-cutting business challenge to unearth innovative products and services that help impact and empower the lives of women and families. We pitched our novel nano-therapy to prevent breast cancer recurrence to a lively audience of over 100 attendants. Mary and Robin representing GE&R at San Diego’s 2017 InnovateHER pitch competition. GE&R’s translational research division develops nanotechnology based solutions towards clinically relevant applications, and this was the first time we presented our breast cancer therapy...