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Scientists Explain Molecular Arrangements in Creation of Superstructures

Research at the University of Liverpool has found how mirror-image molecules gain control over each other and dictate the physical state of superstructures. The research team studied ‘chiral’ or ‘different-handed’ molecules which are distinguishable by their inability to be superimposed onto their mirror image.

17 Aug 2009

EPCOS Showcase New Range of Film Capacitors for AC Applications

These products are used primarily as motor start or motor run capacitors, particularly in the single-phase asynchronous motors of household appliances, air-conditioning systems, compressors, pumps, and other drives.

17 Aug 2009

Banro Soon to Unveil New Gold Processing Plant

Banro Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a refurbished gold processing plant (the "plant") capable of achieving a throughput capacity of 1.3 million tonnes per annum.

17 Aug 2009

World Leading Heat Exchanger Provider Announce New Acquisition

Alfa Laval Group – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has acquired PHE Indústria e Comércio de Equipamentos Ltda. in Brazil, a company that services plate heat exchangers in a variety of industries.

17 Aug 2009

ACG Demonstrate Carbon Prepregs in Unmanned Air Vehicles

Using patented AESIR technology, exploiting the Coanda* effect, named after the Romanian engineer, Henri Coanda, and designed to operate in both urban and rural environments, AESIR’s UAVs provide a platform suitable for a variety of uses, including surveillance and cargo lift.

17 Aug 2009

Using DNA Scaffolding to Build Tiny Circuit Boards

Today, scientists at IBM Research (NYSE:IBM) and the California Institute of Technology announced a scientific advancement that could be a major breakthrough in enabling the semiconductor industry to pack more power and speed into tiny computer chips, while making them more energy efficient and less expensive to manufacture.

17 Aug 2009

Scientists Develop Easy-to-Clean Coatings for an Array of Surfaces

Cleaning oily smears from kitchen countertops, mirrors, garage floors, and other surfaces with plain water - rather than strong detergents or smelly solvents - may seem like pure fantasy. But scientists in Indiana today describe what they believe to be a simple and effective state-of-the-art oil stain remover.

17 Aug 2009

Heroes of Chemistry "Hall of Scientific Fame" Recognizing the Achievements of Chemists in Industry

You've never met Sumita B. Mitra, Ph.D. But your teeth probably have encountered the results of this scientist's research. Her genius has helped restore millions of decayed, broken, or discolored teeth to their o...

17 Aug 2009

Virginia Tech Moves Zero Energy Solar House to New Display Location

Lumenhaus: Virginia Tech's 2009 solar house team last week moved its 800-square-foot entry in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon, known as LUMENHAUS, from the College of Architecture and Urban Studies' Research + Demonstration Facility on Plantation Road to the Blacksburg Square shopping center on South Main Street.

14 Aug 2009

Designing Lightweight Armour with Better Protection

Phillip Mulligan is trying to make improvised explosive devices more powerful with the idea of eventually making them less deadly. A graduate student at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Mulligan is rese...

14 Aug 2009

KraussMaffei Sell Polystyrene Extrusion Line into China

Thanks to the support provided by the German Technical Cooperation (Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit GmbH – GTZ), the first KraussMaffei Berstorff ZE75/KE250 Schaumtandex line can be delivered to a Chinese XPS producer.

14 Aug 2009

IMEC to Flaunt New Silicon Solar Cell Industrial Partners at Photovolatics Event

At the upcoming 24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (21 - 25 September, Hamburg, Germany), IMEC will present a host of new partners within its Silicon Solar Cell Industrial Affiliation program (IIAP). Among these are MEMC Electronic Materials Inc., Leybold Optics Dresden GmbH, Roth & Rau AG and Mallinckrodt Baker B.V.

From IMEC 14 Aug 2009

Materials Testing Solutions for Solar Cell Manufacturers

Solar energy is presently experiencing an enormous upsurge in interest, adding emphasis to the need to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Materials testing has a vital role to play here, with a multitude of testing options already available to the solar market from leading testing system manufacturer Zwick.

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 14 Aug 2009

Increased Demand Sees Restart of Lyondell Propylene Oxide-Styrene Monomer Unit

Lyondell Chemical Company today announced that a propylene oxide / styrene monomer (PO/SM) unit at Channelview, Texas, will return to service in September due to increased demand for propylene oxide and its derivatives. ...

14 Aug 2009

ANSI Nanotechnology Standards Panel to Meet at Nanobusiness Conference

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced that it will hold a meeting of its Nanotechnology Standards Panel (ANSI-NSP) this September in Chicago, co-located with the NanoBusiness Alliance's Eight...

14 Aug 2009