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Shot of alcohol greases micromachines
A tiny shot of alcohol could one day perk up worn-out micro-motors in digital camera displays, car airbags and other micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). The injected alcohol would cause an alcoholic vapour to condense on the tiny crevices in the motor and provide lubrication.
30 March 04
www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99994828 |
