G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Nordson Announces Sealant Equipment + Engineering Acquisition

Nordson has acquired Sealant Equipment & Engineering, a Plymouth, Michigan-based company specializing in the production of meter, mix and dispense equipment and valves for dispensing 1-part, 2-part and 3-part sealant, adhesive and lubricating materials. Terms of the deal were not revealed.

3 Aug 2012

Introduction to Industrial Polypropylene. Properties, and Catalysts Processes

Market research solutions provider, Research and Markets has announced the inclusion of the book titled “Introduction to Industrial Polypropylene Properties, Catalysts Processes" to its product offering. The book is authored by Dennis B. Malpass and Elliot Band and is published by John Wiley and Sons.

2 Aug 2012

BASF and SINOPEC Ink MoU to Jointly Explore Setting Up of Isononanol Plant in Maoming

BASF and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly assess the feasibility of establishing a global scale isononanol (INA) plant in the Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone at the Chinese city of Maoming.

2 Aug 2012

Slippery-Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces Effectively Prevent Biofilm Formation

A group of Harvard researchers has created an immobilized liquid film called Slippery-Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces (SLIPS) to avoid the formation of biofilms on a surface by the troublesome bacterial colonies.

1 Aug 2012

Electrovaya Expands PowerPad Range of Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer Batteries

Electrovaya, a designer, developer and manufacturer of proprietary Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer batteries, systems and related accessories, has expanded its PowerPad range of products with the addition of a new Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer rechargeable battery, PowerPad 600.

1 Aug 2012

Chinese Automotive Wheel Export Reached US$4.382 Billion in 2011

According to the Global and Chinese Automotive Aluminum Wheel Industry Report, released by Research and Markets, the Chinese wheel export reached US$4.382 billion in 2011. Steel wheels accounted to US$696 million with a 40% growth and aluminum wheels reached US$3.886 billion with a 24.8% increase, thus setting new records in the industry.

31 Jul 2012

Harsco Secures Contract in India for Recovery of Ferrochrome Metal

Harsco, a global provider of engineered products and industrial services, has secured a 7-year contract from Metkore Alloys & Industries for recovery of ferrochrome in India. The contract is worth approximately $15 million and the alloy recovery services are scheduled to begin in May 2013.

31 Jul 2012

Aluminum Usage Increases in Trucks and Cars

Aluminum Transportation Group, a division of the Aluminum Association, has stated that aluminum usage is at all-time-high and it is one of the key materials used to manufacture today’s cars.

31 Jul 2012

Eco-Energy Partners with NuStar to Develop Ethanol Unit Train and Storage Facility in Virginia

Eco-Energy, an integrated biofuel supply chain firm, has collaborated with NuStar Terminals Operations Partnership for the joint development of an ethanol unit train and storage facility to provide services for the Northern, VA and Washington, DC regions.

31 Jul 2012

Viasystems Certified to Make PCBs Using Shocking Technologies’ Voltage Switchable Dielectric Material

Shocking Technologies, a developer of the patented nanocomposite material named as Voltage Switchable Dielectric that gives protection for electronic products against electrostatic discharge (ESD), has reported that Viasystems and its subsidiary DDi have been certified to make printed circuit boards (PCBs) using Shocking Technologies’ breakthrough Voltage Switchable Dielectric (VSD) material.

31 Jul 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

G.P. Thomas

Articles from G.P.

Nordson Announces Sealant Equipment + Engineering Acquisition

Introduction to Industrial Polypropylene. Properties, and Catalysts Processes

BASF and SINOPEC Ink MoU to Jointly Explore Setting Up of Isononanol Plant in Maoming

Slippery-Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces Effectively Prevent Biofilm Formation

Electrovaya Expands PowerPad Range of Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer Batteries

Chinese Automotive Wheel Export Reached US$4.382 Billion in 2011

Harsco Secures Contract in India for Recovery of Ferrochrome Metal

Aluminum Usage Increases in Trucks and Cars

Eco-Energy Partners with NuStar to Develop Ethanol Unit Train and Storage Facility in Virginia

Viasystems Certified to Make PCBs Using Shocking Technologies’ Voltage Switchable Dielectric Material

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

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Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

The Role of Autocatalysts

The Detection and Characterization of Polymer Branching

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

G.P. Thomas

Articles from G.P.

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

1DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

2Transforming Sodium-Ion Batteries with Cobalt-Tin Sulfides

3Nano Dimension Completes Acquisition of Desktop Metal

4POSTECH Researchers Discover New Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Mechanism

5New AI Tool Speeds Up Defect Detection in Thin Film Manufacturing

6Sustainable Lithium Recovery Using Microbial Technology

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Editorial Highlights