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BAM Dissertation Series, Volume 103
M.Sc. Birte Mull
Investigation of an active air sampling strategy for biocides, PCBs and PAHs at low air change rates
(Full text, 2.6 MB, PDF, Abstract, PDF)
2013, ISBN 978-3-9815748-3-8

BAM Dissertation Series, Volume 99
M.Sc. Kishore Natte
Synthesis of novel polymeric hybrid nanoparticles with enhanced interfacial and colloidal properties for biomedical studies
(Full text, 4 MB, PDF, Abstract, PDF)
2013, ISBN 978-3-9815360-7-2

BAM Dissertation Series, Volume 98
M.Sc. Purv J. Purohit
Characterization of Polymer Nanocomposites based on Layered Double Hydroxide and Carbon Nanotubes
(Full text, 12 MB, PDF, Abstract, PDF)
2013, ISBN 978-3-9815360-6-5

BAM researchers at the Hanover Fair 2013

Kagome structure from preceramic polymer produced by 3D printing

BAM researchers will present the following topics at the Hanover Fair 2013:

• Microstructural analysis of bio-materials for additive manufacturing
• Automated Nondestructive Testing using magnetic flux leakage (GMR)
• MOSYTRAF Monitoring System - Power lines under wind gust loads
• New centrifuge technology for multisample tensile testing of composites
• SMP Tagnologies®

You will find us at the Hanover Fair in Hall 2, Stand 18, from 8 to 12 April.
More information: www.hannovermesse.de

How can one recognise a legal, tested firework item?

A tested firework displays many numbers which may be rather confusing:

Of high importance is the registration number. The first four digits are the identification number of the notified body that has carried out the design test. 0589 stands for the BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing. Other four-digit numbers stand for other notified bodies within the EU.

A BAM identification number such as "BAM-F2-0001" is also shown. Products sold in Germany must have an identification number with this BAM information (BAM ID number).

In addition, each article carries a CE label. The CE symbol is followed by a four-digit number that represents the notified body that monitors the manufacturer’s quality assurance (e.g. 0589 for BAM).

The European Directive 2007/23/EC was implemented for marketing pyrotechnic products in Germany on 1st October 2009. Fireworks which received a BAM approval before 30th September 2009 are still valid up to 3rd July 2017 and must exhibit the BAM approval label: BAM PI or PII – (four-digit number) e.g. BAM-PII 1850. The items do not carry any registration or ID number.

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The First Seconds in a Building’s Life

X-ray diffraction studies of cement hydration on the millisecond scale: BAM scientists have successfully watched the first few seconds in the “life” of cement by means of X-ray diffraction. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, they explain the role of the superplasticizers added to concrete.
Press release in Angewandte Chemie International Ed. 14/2012
Structure Analysis

Materials Challenges and Testing for Supply of Energy and Resources

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Böllinghaus, Th.; Lexow, J.; Kishi, T.; Kitagawa, M. (eds.). 2012, Springer, ISBN 978-3-642-233347-0.
One major goal of the World Materials Research Institute Forum - WMRIF is to promote young scientists in the field of materials science and engineering. WMRIF regularly organises joint workshops among the member institutes. This book comprises the peer-reviewed contributions during the 2nd International Workshop for Young Materials Scientists at BAM.
More information: www.springer.com | wmrif.info

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