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New Microgel Additive Can Improve the Properties of Polymers and Elastomers

Specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG has developed a polymer additive for plastics and rubber that is now available for industrial application. These microgels, which consist of nanoscale organic particles, can be used to improve the material properties of elastomer and thermoplastic materials.

10 Aug 2009

Scandinavian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Set to Slash Emissions from Heavy Goods Vehicles

The fuels cell that four Scandinavian industrial companies are developing in collaboration with SINTEF could supply power to trailers and fork-lift trucks. The electricity generated by this "mini power-station"...

10 Aug 2009

New Suite of Reports on the Solar and Photovoltaics Markets to be Rolled Out

Building upon its expertise in providing market research within the flat panel display market for more than 13 years, DisplaySearch, the worldwide leader in display market research, today announced that it will roll out ...

10 Aug 2009

New Whitepaper on the Nanotechnology Industry Under Way

GC Research Ltd. ("GCR"), a boutique equity research firm that specializes in the technology industry, with a focus on emerging technologies, announced that it has reinitiated coverage of the nanotechnology ind...

10 Aug 2009

Spartech Increases Production Capacity for Plastic Sheet and Roll Stock

Spartech Corporation - North America's leading supplier of rigid extruded materials - has expanded their Warsaw, Ind. custom sheet and rollstock manufacturing facility to increase production of Royalite, a general pu...

From Spartech Corporation 10 Aug 2009

Granite Transformation Awarded Highest Rating for Air Quality

The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), a non-profit organization established in 2001 to create industry-independent indoor air quality standards for building materials and products, has awarded Trend USA and its f...

10 Aug 2009

Daimer Offers Environmentally Friendly Chemical Alternatives

Daimer Industries, a major supplier and worldwide exporter of commercial cleaning products and green chemicals, announced the availability of its top-selling line of Eco-Green, eco-friendly formulations to chemical resel...

10 Aug 2009

Carbon Nanotube-Based Batteries to Help Make Electric Cars Greener

Next Alternative Inc. wants to steer the future of the electric car and the U.S. auto industry itself into greener, and much more distant, pastures. Destinations that were once unattainable by the most efficient battery-...

10 Aug 2009

Freeman Technology to Sponsor Course on Blending and Flow of Pharmaceutical Powders

Freeman Technology, in partnership with Gericke and Glatt Air Techniques, is sponsoring a new three-day course presented by Mixing Consultants, Inc. on the subject of ‘Blending and Flow of Pharmaceutical Powders’.

From Freeman Technology 10 Aug 2009

Tips for Repair and Maintenance of Asphalt Roofing

The majority of homes in the U.S. is roofed using asphalt shingles. Economical and able to last 20-50 years, these shingles are very reliable if maintained properly. KTM Roofing, a leading Atlanta roofer, has provided some basic asphalt roof repair maintenance tips on its website ktmroofing.com.

9 Aug 2009

Shot Peening Provides Feature Finish on London Underground Refurbishment

A regeneration project at London's Wood Lane Underground Station, including the complete refurbishment of the station interior, platform and concourse, has been recently completed. The predominant feature of this pro...

9 Aug 2009

Modernization of Stainless Steel Plant Result in Less Pollution

ThyssenKrupp Nirosta has completely modernized its converter facilities in Krefeld and in so doing made a further contribution to lowering pollution in the area around the plant. The optimized equipment started operation...

9 Aug 2009

Energy Efficient Alternatives for Conventional Internal Lighting Systems

For existing internal lighting systems with conventional control gears there are now two more energy-efficient alternatives. New OSRAM T8 Lumilux ES fluorescent lamps and compact Dulux D ES fluorescent lamps enable energy costs to be reduced by up to 10 percent compared with the corresponding conventional lamps.

9 Aug 2009

New Report Outlines Applications of Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene in Electronics

Depending on their chemical structure carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can be used as an alternative to organic and inorganic semiconductors as well as conductors, but the cost is currently the greatest restraint. However, that has the ability to rapidly fall as applications grow and manufacturing costs improve.

9 Aug 2009

SpongeTech Product Offerings Now Include Latex Free Hydrophilic Foam Materials

SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc. ("SpongeTech") The Smarter Sponge, (OTCBB: SPNG) is pleased to announce that the Company has expanded its portfolio of products to include over 40 additional products with the ...

9 Aug 2009