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History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Physical World, Seminal Innovations, The 1980s

Two-dimensional laser fluorescence technology

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Spectroscopic method now used worldwide to visualize flow and chemical processes in combustion.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Physical World, Seminal Innovations, Sensing and Devices, The 1980s

Surface analysis by laser ionization (SALI)

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Extremely sensitive surface analysis now standard for analyzing metals, semiconductors and more.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Health, Pollution, Security and Defense, Sensing and Devices, The 1990s

Bioagent detection using upconverting phosphors

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Bioagent detection protects humans from harmful exposure.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Physical World, The 1990s

Rapid prototyping method for ceramics

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Inventing a whole new class of ceramic engine part prototyping.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Energy and Green Tech, Firsts, Physical World, Pollution, Safety, The 1990s

Hazardous waste disposal

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Patented process decomposes hazardous wastes to undetectable amounts.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Firsts, Health, Physical World, Products, The 2000s

Artificial muscle

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Artificial Muscle made easy work of heavy lifting.