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Jocker
 
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In an effort to slow coastal erosion, why not develop concrete cylinders that can cancel out up to 90% of a wave's intensity? The cylinders will be hollow with narrow slits in the sides and will cancel out the wave's energy. The cylinders should even be able to handle tsunami waves, and it will be possible that current wave power generation systems could be adapted to the coastal protector technology.
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alex.49.98
 
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11/12/2010
The composition consists of suspension polyvinylchloride, stabilizer and filler. The new idea is to use chemically precipitated chalk as the filler. The composition includes components in the following mass parts: 1. Suspension polyvinylchloride - 100 2. Dioctyl phthalate - 60-120 3. Epoxidized vegetable oil - 10-20 4. Chemically precipitated chalk - 100-200 5. Barium stearate - 0.25-0.5 6. Cadmium stearate - 0.25-0.5 Suggested...
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Patrik
 
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A new floating wind turbine will be able to generate more energy by harnessing higher altitude winds, and could be used at remote sites. The turbine will be contained within an inflatable tube-shaped shell filled with helium, which will allow it to rise to the strong winds at high altitudes while remaining tethered to the ground. Besides harnessing more powerful winds, the turbine will require little maintenance.
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Julia
 
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A paper strip test will be able to detect E. coli in water and indicate whether the water is safe for swimming. The strips will be coated with chemicals that change color in the presence of E. coli. They will be printed using conventional inkjet printer technology. Results will be returned within 30 minutes, with different colors representing the different concentrations and types of bacteria in the sample. It could be possible to create strips capable of indicating water...
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Max
 
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A new polymer that kills bacteria and germs when exposed to sunlight could open the door to a wide range of self-cleaning furniture and gadgets. The titanium dioxide-doped polymer coating works through an electrochemical reaction. UV light from the sun causes the titanium dioxide to produce free radicals, which degrade cell walls and cell DNA, thus destroying bacteria and fungi. Smudges and fingerprints also disappear from the material after an hour of exposure to sunlight.
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MRBUBBLES
 
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I made www.paybyphonebank.com so people can start a bank in a convenience store I made the school of sexual education so people can learn how to please others(with more than just intercourse) I made porn(over 18 of course),yoga, martial arts,language series and more on the phone and no store would sell my cards I made text the message of god to help people keep their faith all by text without internet I am trying to make breathing nutritional supplements with a nebulizers(i...
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JB
 
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Why not invent the world's first permanent anti-fog coating able to stand up to repeated washings? The coating will be made permanent by the initial creation of a base of four layers of silicon molecules applied via an atmospheric plasma process. The layers will not only bond to each other, but also allow the anti-fog coating of polyvinyl alcohol to permanently bond to them, increasing the durability and hardness of the coating.
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Harry
 
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08/01/2011
The idea is to develop a device that can smell by grafting olfactory receptor proteins onto carbon nanotubes. The researches can use proteins from mice and create an interface between the proteins and a carbon nanotube transistor. The transistor will convert the chemical signals of the proteins into electrical signals, which will be then read by a device that will notify the user to a chemical in the air.
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parker9054
 
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10/31/2011
It's time to develop a pressure sensitive material that will be used to make robots and prosthetic limbs more sensitive. The stretchy material will consist of two thin layers of carbon nanotubes, which will function as an array of tiny springs. The nanotubes will be held in a layer of silicon, which will stretch in various directions while retaining its shape. A pair of these silicon encased nanotubes will be used to sandwich a third silicon layer that will hold an electrical...
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Julia
 
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A new coating for fabric will be able to use sunlight to self clean, removing stains and dirt. The coating will contain a combination of titanium dioxide and nitrogen. Silver iodide nanoparticles added to the coating will improve the fabric's sensitivity to light. Exposing the treated fabric to sunlight will break down the dirt and kills microbes. The coating will retain its efficiency, even after repeated washings. Current light-activated self-cleaning coatings differ from...