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.

KEMET Launches New Series of High Energy Tantalum Capacitors

KEMET, a manufacturer of ceramic, tantalum, film, aluminum, electrolytic and paper capacitors has launched a new series of high energy polymer tantalum capacitors labeled as the T545 series. The surface mount capacitors are ideal for application in GPS systems, wireless cards and solid state drives.

6 Aug 2012

Rhodia, Cobalt Technologies to Develop and Operate Biobutanol Demonstration Plant in Brazil

Specialty chemical company Rhodia, a member of the Solvay Group, and Cobalt Technologies, a developer of advanced bio-based chemicals, have announced that they will jointly develop and operate a biobutanol demonstration plant in Brazil. In Latin America, Brazilian bagasse and other non-food feedstock will be converted into bio n-butanol using Cobalt's technology. Butanol is employed as an industrial chemical in solvents, paints, adhesives and inks.

3 Aug 2012

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

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.

KEMET Launches New Series of High Energy Tantalum Capacitors

Rhodia, Cobalt Technologies to Develop and Operate Biobutanol Demonstration Plant in Brazil

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

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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.

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

4Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

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6New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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