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Genomatica Achieves Pilot-Scale Validation for Manufacturing of Green Butanediol

Genomatica announced today that it has achieved two key commercialization milestones ahead of schedule. First, the company achieved pilot-scale validation, at 3,000 liters, of the manufacturability and commercial viab...

30 Jun 2010

China Green Material to Use Proceeds From Private Placement for Marketing

China Green Material Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CAGM, or the "Company"), a Chinese leader in developing and manufacturing starch-based biodegradable containers, tableware and packaging materials, today ...

30 Jun 2010

Overcapacity and Uncertainty Likely to Result in Permanent Petrochemical Plant Closures in Asia, Europe

ReportsandReports announces it will carry Petrochemicals Report Q3 2010 Market Research Report June update in its store. China Petrochemicals Report Q3 2010 Overcapacity and uncertainty are likely to underm...

30 Jun 2010

CMAI Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop to be Held in Houston on Sep. 9, 2010

Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) announces the popular Petrochemical Industry Fundamentals Workshop will be conducted in Houston, Texas on September 9, 2010.

From CMAI 30 Jun 2010

Dow Corning Introduces Internship Program for Students in Middle East

Dow Corning, one of the world’s largest silicon-based materials developer and manufacturer, presented today its internship program and the selected candidate, Mr. Ali Abdulla Isa, as the first student from the Middle East to participate in such a program.

From Dow Corning 30 Jun 2010

Study Shows Nanoparticle Clusters of Platinum May Prove More Effective for Fuel Cells

When it comes to metal catalysts, the platinum standard is, well, platinum! However, at about $2,000 an ounce, platinum is more expensive than gold.

30 Jun 2010

ZeaChem Announces Production of Ethanol at Commercial-Scale Capacity

ZeaChem Inc., a developer of biorefineries for the conversion of renewable biomass into sustainable fuels and chemicals, today announced the successful production of ethanol at a capacity that can be scaled to commercial production.

30 Jun 2010

FBH Use Laytec Systems to Grow GaN Based Laser Diodes

For the growth control of GaN based laser diodes, the team at FBH uses LayTec’s brand new Pyro 400 for direct temperature measurements on the wafer surface and EpiCurve TT to control wafer bowing and pocket temperature.

From Laytec - in-situ Monitoring Sensors for Thin-Film Applications 30 Jun 2010

LEDs Enhance The World Cup Viewing Experience

Watching football together – an absolute must for real fans. At the Wittelsbacher Platz, which is overlooked by the facade of Siemens’ headquarters and located at the heart of Munich, LEDs by OSRAM are making their contribution toward ensuring that the public viewing will be a very special event.

From Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH 29 Jun 2010

Quartz Reaction Tubes for CHN Microanalysis Now Available from Exeter Analytical

Manufactured from only high quality low hydroxyl materials - Quartz reaction tubes from Exeter Analytical enable laboratories to achieve consistent low level blanks thereby improving the precision and accuracy of your CHN microanalysis results.

29 Jun 2010

Borouge Signs EPC Contracts for Expansions in Abu Dhabi

Borouge, a leading provider of innovative plastics solutions, formally signed three major Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts valued at approximately US$ 2.6 billion for its Borouge 3 strategic expansion in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, in the UAE.

From Borouge 29 Jun 2010

BASF Develops First Tough, Crack Resistant Foam

BASF has now succeeded with another innovation: E-por®, a material which is based on a new formulation and is manufactured in a new production process. E-por is the first tough-elastic, crack-resistant foam which can be transported, stored, processed and recycled like traditional Styropor.

From BASF Corporation 29 Jun 2010

Superior Industries Acquires Larger Share of Indian Aluminum Wheel Manufacturer

Superior Industries International, Inc. (NYSE:SUP) today announced it has acquired 8.7% of the outstanding shares of privately-owned SYNERGIES Castings Limited, an aluminum wheel manufacturer in Visakhapatnam, India. Con...

29 Jun 2010

Worlds Best Gallium Nitride

It isn't easy to make a really good blue laser diode, the kind you'd want in a Blu-ray player or game machine. Not only do you have to make it out of gallium nitride, you need to start with a near-perfect crystal...

29 Jun 2010

Copley Scientific to Exhibit Latest Equipment for Aerosol Sampling and Particle Characterisation Equipment

At this year’s International Aerosol Conference in Helsinki, Copley Scientific will exhibit the latest equipment for aerosol sampling and particle characterisation, including the extended capabilities of the Wide-Range Particle Spectrometer (WPS™) from MSP Corporation.

29 Jun 2010