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Findings Could Lead to Artifical Photosynthetic Systems that Harvest Solar Energy

An international team of scientists has determined the structure of the chlorophyll molecules in green bacteria that are responsible for harvesting light energy. The team's results one day could be used to build artificial photosynthetic systems, such as those that convert solar energy to electrical energy.

4 May 2009

Size and Shape are Important in the Small World

In the world of small things, shape, order and orientation are surprisingly important, according to findings from a new study by chemists at Washington University in St. Louis.

4 May 2009

Ready Solar to Provide Photovoltaic Solution for The i-House

Ready Solar Inc., the company that created the solar-in-a-box industry, announced today that its SOLAR IN A BOX will be the solar PV system option for the new i-house available now from Clayton Homes. The i-house, the ho...

4 May 2009

Praxair Set Up Industrial Gases Joint Venture in China

Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Praxair (China) Investment Co., Ltd., has set up a joint venture in Guangzhou, southern China, with China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sin...

4 May 2009

Self Cleaning Surfaces and Micro-robots that Can Walk on Water All Closer to Reality

Self-cleaning walls, counter tops, fabrics, even micro-robots that can walk on water -- all those things and more could be closer to reality because of research recently completed by scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and at Japan's RIKEN institute.

4 May 2009

Gold Nanorods Focus Heat to Kill Tumors

It has long been known that heat is an effective weapon against tumor cells. However, it's difficult to heat patients' tumors without damaging nearby tissues. Now, MIT researchers have developed tiny gold par...

4 May 2009

Finding Commercial Applications for Graphene

In a blown-up image from a scanning tunneling microscope, it looks just like an endless sheet of chicken wire: a simple flat sheet made up of a lattice of hexagons. But this nanoscopic material called graphene, first generally acknowledged to exist just five years ago, turns out to have a variety of unique, and potentially very useful, characteristics.

4 May 2009

DuPont Opens Photovoltaic Research Center in China

DuPont today opened a photovoltaic (PV) technical center at its China global R&D Center in Shanghai to support material developments for the fast growing crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar energy market.

4 May 2009

Are Wooden Barrels Better then Steel Barrels for Fermenting Chardonnay Wines?

After analysing different points of the process of the transformation of grape juice to wine, Ms Ana González Marco concluded that the type of container (wooden cask or steel tank) employed notably influences the fermentative aroma of Chardonnay wine.

4 May 2009

Computers to Fly Hypersonic Jets

When a jet is flying faster than the speed of sound, one small mistake can tear it apart.

And when the jet is so experimental that it must fly unmanned, only a computer control system can pilot it.

4 May 2009

ABS/PA Blend Used in Automotive Interior Components for the First Time

For the first time, the plastic Terblend® N NG-02 is being used for a ski-hatch opening in the new Opel Insignia. In spite of its glass fiber content, this ABS/PA blend made by BASF can be used for visible parts without having to be coated. In comparison to other vehicle interior materials, this saves time and cuts costs.

From BASF Corporation 4 May 2009

Russian Steelmaker Complies with ISO9001 Quality Management System

Novolipetsk Steel (NLMK) is pleased to announce that its quality management system has passed an oversight audit conducted by TÜV CERT, the independent German certifying agency. During the audit procedure at NLMK...

4 May 2009

Rogers Corp Buys Silicones Business

Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) announced today that on April 30, 2009, it completed the transaction on the previously announced intent to acquire certain assets of MTI Global Inc.'s (Toronto: MTI.TO) silicones busine...

4 May 2009

Direct Back-Moulding of Metal Foils Now Possible

Injection moulds for a new back-moulding application – the direct back-moulding of metal foils – are now available from the company that develops and builds them: Georg Kaufmann Formenbau AG.

4 May 2009

Ice Protection System Successfully Demonstrated on Apache Helicopter

Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has successfully demonstrated the durability and performance of its new DuraTherm(TM) ice protection technology on a Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter engine inlet sectional mockup. The U.S. ...

4 May 2009

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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.

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Findings Could Lead to Artifical Photosynthetic Systems that Harvest Solar Energy

Size and Shape are Important in the Small World

Ready Solar to Provide Photovoltaic Solution for The i-House

Praxair Set Up Industrial Gases Joint Venture in China

Self Cleaning Surfaces and Micro-robots that Can Walk on Water All Closer to Reality

Gold Nanorods Focus Heat to Kill Tumors

Finding Commercial Applications for Graphene

DuPont Opens Photovoltaic Research Center in China

Are Wooden Barrels Better then Steel Barrels for Fermenting Chardonnay Wines?

Computers to Fly Hypersonic Jets

ABS/PA Blend Used in Automotive Interior Components for the First Time

Russian Steelmaker Complies with ISO9001 Quality Management System

Rogers Corp Buys Silicones Business

Direct Back-Moulding of Metal Foils Now Possible

Ice Protection System Successfully Demonstrated on Apache Helicopter

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How to Assess the Thermomechanical Integrity of Thin Films and Nano-Interconnects

Navigating the EU Methane Regulations with LDAR Strategies

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

ultraWAVE 3: Single reaction chamber technology

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Automated Sample Prep with ZEISS Crossbeam 550 Samplefab

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Preparation of Thin Sections for Mineral Samples

What FIFRA Means for Commercial Sterilizers using Ethylene Oxide

Composites for Stronger Seawall Replacements

Studying Triplet States and Singlet Oxygen Generation in Photosensitizers

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How to Assess the Thermomechanical Integrity of Thin Films and Nano-Interconnects

Navigating the EU Methane Regulations with LDAR Strategies

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

1TANAKA to Provide Medals for the Tokyo Marathon 2025 That Represent All the Participants in the Event with Woven Lines

2New Alloy Beats Invar’s Thermal Stability

3Stable Lithium Plating and Stripping Mechanism in Anode-Less Lithium Batteries

4Jabil Recognizes Nordson Electronics Solutions with the 2024 Best Strategic Supplier Award

5Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching

6New Bio-Based Thermoset Offers Durability and Recyclability

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