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Could Burning Coal be Good for the Environment?

Professor Paul L Younger of the University of Newcastle upon
Tyne will argue that a new approach to coal exploitation probably represents
the world’s last and best chance of bridging the gulf to a genuinely low
carbon future.

15 Feb 2009

Major Articles from ASM Casting Handbook Available for Free Download

Three major articles from a comprehensive new handbook on casting technology
may be downloaded free of charge from ASM
International.

From ASM International 15 Feb 2009

New Coating Protects Aircraft Components from Foreign Object Damage

Ames Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high-quality Elastomer molded components, dispensed gaskets and insert molded components, introduces AMESShield Coatings, a design solution for the protection of Aircraft Compo...

15 Feb 2009

Shock Absorber that Improves Your Fuel Economy

A team of MIT undergraduate
students has invented a shock absorber that harnesses energy from small bumps
in the road, generating electricity while it smoothes the ride more effectively
than conventional shocks.

From KYOCERA Corporation 12 Feb 2009

Economic Downturn Forces Dow to Close LDPE Plant

Driven by current economic conditions and overcapacity for Low Density Polyethylene
(LDPE) in the North American marketplace, The
Dow Chemical Company today announced the shutdown of its Poly 2 LDPE plant
in Freeport, Texas.

12 Feb 2009

Time Square Gets Two Ton Beating Heart Made of Corian

This Valentine’s Day, millions of New Yorkers and tourists looking for
love in the “Big Apple” need look no further than “Valentine
to Times Square” -- a new temporary sculpture in the “heart”
of Times Square.

12 Feb 2009

Alcoa Look to Establish Aluminum Strategic Cooperation Agreements with China

Alcoa announced
today that it has formed a strategic cooperation agreement with the People’s
Government of Henan Province in China to jointly establish world class projects
for the fabricated and primary aluminum industry.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 12 Feb 2009

American Chemical Society Wins Awards for Excellence in Scholarly Publishing

The American Chemical Society
(ACS), the world's largest scientific society, has won two prestigious PROSE
awards for excellence in scholarly publishing.

12 Feb 2009

Interesting Self-Assembling Action of Lead Observed

Imagine unloading a pile of bricks onto the ground and watching the bricks
assemble themselves into a level, straight wall in only a few minutes. While
merely a fantasy for builders in the everyday world, these types of self-assembled
structures are a reality for those who build materials in the nanoworld.

12 Feb 2009

Challenges for Pipeline Coatings Market Discussed at Recent Conference

The pipeline coating market has risen from 120 million square meters in 2004 to 190 million square meters in 2007 with a global annual growth rate of 15%, according to research conducted by Noru Tsalic at Applied Market ...

12 Feb 2009

H+H Become First British Pre-Cast Building Manufacturer with Carbon Trust Standard Certification

H+H
is the first manufacturer of pre-cast building products in Britain to be officially
certified with the Carbon Trust Standard, after taking action on climate change
by reducing its carbon footprint by 5%.

12 Feb 2009

Leading Chemical Manufacturer to Shut Down Vinyl Acetate Monomer Plant

Celanese Corporation,
a leading global chemical company, today announced it will shut down its vinyl
acetate monomer (VAM) production unit in Cangrejera, Mexico.

From Celanese Corporation 12 Feb 2009

Silver Nanoparticles Allow Production of Flexible Microelectrodes

A new ink developed by researchers at the University of Illinois allows them to write their own silver linings. The ink, composed of silver nanoparticles, can be used in electronic and optoelectronic applications to ...

12 Feb 2009

Navitar Sells Optical Coatings Lab

Navitar, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision optical systems, announced today the recent sale of Navitar Coating Labs, located in Newport Beach, California. The decision was made to sell the coatings division based...

From Navitar Inc. 12 Feb 2009

Imperial College Win Award for Impurity Removal in CO2 Waste Streams from Coal-Fired Power Plants

A team led by Air Products and including Imperial College London and Doosan
Babcock Energy Ltd. were presented the Rushlight Carbon Capture and Storage
Award 2008 for work addressing impurity removal in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
waste streams from coal-fired power plants.

12 Feb 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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Could Burning Coal be Good for the Environment?

Major Articles from ASM Casting Handbook Available for Free Download

New Coating Protects Aircraft Components from Foreign Object Damage

Shock Absorber that Improves Your Fuel Economy

Economic Downturn Forces Dow to Close LDPE Plant

Time Square Gets Two Ton Beating Heart Made of Corian

Alcoa Look to Establish Aluminum Strategic Cooperation Agreements with China

American Chemical Society Wins Awards for Excellence in Scholarly Publishing

Interesting Self-Assembling Action of Lead Observed

Challenges for Pipeline Coatings Market Discussed at Recent Conference

H+H Become First British Pre-Cast Building Manufacturer with Carbon Trust Standard Certification

Leading Chemical Manufacturer to Shut Down Vinyl Acetate Monomer Plant

Silver Nanoparticles Allow Production of Flexible Microelectrodes

Navitar Sells Optical Coatings Lab

Imperial College Win Award for Impurity Removal in CO2 Waste Streams from Coal-Fired Power Plants

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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

ultraWAVE 3: Single reaction chamber technology

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

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

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Studying Triplet States and Singlet Oxygen Generation in Photosensitizers

Enhancing STEM Education: The Role of Undergraduate Research

Reimagining Electrode Loading Analysis

Low Power Elemental Mapping for Sample Analysis

Editorial Highlights

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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Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching

3New Alloy Beats Invar’s Thermal Stability

4Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

5Improving Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance Using a Red Algae-Derived Polysaccharide Binder

6New Bio-Based Thermoset Offers Durability and Recyclability

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