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Chemtura Announce Plans to Phase Out Bromine Base Fire Retardant decaBDE

Chemtura Corporation, debtor-in-possession (Pink Sheets: CEMJQ) ("Chemtura"), today announced that by the end of 2012 it will phase out production, importation and sale for most uses of the flame retardant deca...

23 Dec 2009

Air Liquide Signs 13 New Contracts with Chinese Solar Cell Manufacturers

Air Liquide confirms its leading position in the PV market with the recent signature of thirteen new contracts with crystalline-Silicon (c-Si) solar cell manufacturers in China. The Group expands its supply to Chinese ma...

23 Dec 2009

Bioglass Nanofibers Produced Using New Laser Spinning Process

A team of researchers from the University of Vigo, Rutgers University in the United States and Imperial College London, in the United Kingdom, has developed "laser spinning", a novel method of producing glass nanofibres with materials. They have been able to manufacture bioglass nanofibres, the bioactive glass used in regenerating bone, for the first time.

23 Dec 2009

Robots to be Used to Apply Fiber Reinforced Polymers to the Inside of Water Pipes

In partnership with Fyfe Company, LLC and the University of California, Irvine, Fibrwrap's prototype robotics will be used to apply high-strength fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) to the inside of aging water transmission p...

23 Dec 2009

Environmentally Friendly Materials Used to Make Stylish Cutting Boards

Culmeta, a leading provider of gourmet kitchenware and housewares, today launched a new line of feature-driven cutting boards made from environmentally friendly materials. Developed for Culmeta by talented industrial designer Mark Trebicki, the high-end line combines functionality with contemporary aesthetics.

23 Dec 2009

Chines Stainless Steel Output Predicted to Impact on European Producers

European producers are likely to be the main victims of the growing global overcapacity for stainless steel production. Prior to the expansion of indigenous stainless steelmaking in some of the emerging countries, the EU...

23 Dec 2009

LEDs that can Operate in High Temperature Environments

DOMINANT introduces a new hot InGaN SpiceLED series, the SSx-HLD-xxx. The devices of this LED series are able to withstand a high operating temperature of up to 110°C setting a benchmark for similar competitor’s products.

23 Dec 2009

Elastogran to be Rebranded BASF Polyurethanes

Following the introduction of the BASF corporate brand for European polyurethane sites, the next step is to change the names of Elastogran companies. For instance, Elastogran GmbH with its head offices in Lemförde w...

From BASF Corporation 23 Dec 2009

Xiyang Group Joins the Race to Take Over Ausmelt

Ausmelt Limited (ASX: AET) has received a third proposal to acquire up to 100% of the issued capital of the Company. This latest proposal, from the Xiyang Group Co. Ltd ("Xiyang Group") of Haicheng City, Li...

22 Dec 2009

Making Wool into a Smart Fabric

Scientists in China are reporting an advance that may improve the natural wonders of wool - already regarded as the "wonder fabric" for its lightness, softness, warmth even when wet, and other qualities. They say the discovery could give wool a "brain," placing it among other "smart" fabrics that shake off wrinkles, shrinkage and "breathe" to release perspiration. The study is in ACS' Langmuir.

22 Dec 2009