Dr. Cameron Chai

New Technique Could Facilitate Coal-Powered Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

The Georgia Tech-led research team has devised a self-cleaning method utilizing barium oxide nanoparticles. The method could make coal gas to power solid oxide fuel cells directly at operating temperatures as minimum as 750°C.

KBS Coatings to Display Rust Preventive Coatings at Iola Old Car Show

KBS Coatings will display its full line of rust preventive coatings, prep products, single part clear coats and gas tank sealer at the Iola Old Car Show to be held in Iola, Wisconsin from 7 to 10 July, 2011.

Statkraft and Hydranautics to Develop Membrane Technology for Osmotic Power

Nitto Denko’s subsidiary, Hydranautics has inked a development and supply agreement with Statkraft for a new alternative energy technology, osmotic power.

Global Strategic Business Report on Chloroprene Rubber

Air Products Unveils PolarFit Ultra-Fine-Grinding Mill at 2011 PTX Canada

Air Products has unveiled a new ultra-fine-grinding mill, PolarFit, at the PTX Canada show, being conducted from 21 to 23 June 2011, in Toronto.

Novozymes Joins Lignol Energy’s Consortium

Novozymes, an enzyme company and a global leader in bioinnovation, has become a member of Lignol Energy’s industrial consortium to carry out an ethanol project funded by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

New Sulfate Palladium Nickel Process from Technic

Technic, a supplier of specialty chemicals, analytical control systems, engineered powders and custom finishing equipment, has introduced a production proven Pallaspeed Pd/Ni NFA process that generates very low stress deposits.

Simrit Showcases Aerospace Engine Sealing Products at Paris Air Show

Simrit, a part of Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies, announced that it will display its aerospace engine sealing product line at the 2011 Paris Air Show. The sealing portfolio includes ACTISEAL, compact mechanical, segmented and brush seals.

ATI to Supply ATI 718Plus Alloy for Rolls-Royce’s Jet Engines

One of the world’s largest specialty metals producers, Allegheny Technologies has entered into a long-term deal with Rolls-Royce, a manufacturer of jet engines, to deliver ATI 718Plus alloy.

AkzoNobel to Invest €140 Million in Frankfurt Chlorine Facility

AkzoNobel announced that it will invest €140 million to modify its chlorine facility in Frankfurt, Germany, to include an advanced membrane electrolysis technology.