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Xstrata Commence Expansion Work on Chilean Copper Operation

Xstrata Copper’s North Chile Division announces the commencement of construction of the phase four expansion at its Altonorte smelter in northern Chile, having now received environmental approval by the Antofagasta...

4 Jul 2007

Packaging Giant Rexam Acquire Russian Can Manufacturer

Rexam, the global consumer packaging company and the world's leading beverage can maker, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire Rostar, the Russian beverage can maker, from En+ Group Limited, the parent...

4 Jul 2007

Rio Tinto Approve US$1.8 Billion Expansion to Queensland Alumina Refinery

Rio Tinto has approved a US$1.8 billion expansion of the Yarwun Alumina Refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. The expansion will more than double annual production, increasing output by two million tonnes to 3.4 million ton...

4 Jul 2007

Metallic Ceramic Coatings Sold to Manufacturer of Nanostructured Coatings

nCoat, Inc. announced that on Friday, June 29, 2007 it completed the acquisition of all the capital stock of MCC, Inc. (Metallic Ceramic Coatings or "MCCI"), doing business in the marketplace under the brand of...

4 Jul 2007

Avago Technologies Release New Surface Mount LEDs

Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a new line of high brightness red, amber, and orange PLCC-4 surface mount te...

4 Jul 2007

New Emission Limits Set for Hydro's Aluminium Plant in Karmoy

The Norwegian Ministry of the Environment has set new emission limits for the Hydro's Søderberg aluminium production line at Karmøy. The new limits are 3.2 kilograms per hour for PAH (Polycyclic aromatic...

4 Jul 2007

European Powder Metallurgy Conference and Exhibition to be Held in Germany in 2008

The EPMA has announced that the EuroPM2008 International Conference and Exhibition will be held next year in Mannheim, Germany. The conference will run from September 29th - 1st October. The Mannheim Congress Centre will...

3 Jul 2007

Hybrid Power System to Reduce Soldiers' Load

The kilograms of equipment that soldiers need on their missions can quickly add up: On a 5-day-operation, disposable and rechargeable batteries alone account for about ten kilograms, not to mention the various charging d...

3 Jul 2007

Technique for Testing the Authenticity of Artworks

Even for art historians, it can be difficult to distinguish original works of art from fakes. Research scientists now screen the pictures with infrared radiation. This shows up the watermarks of the paper mills, which al...

3 Jul 2007

Piezo-Electric Ultrasound Systems Used to Monitor Wind Turbines

Highly stressed components such as wind turbines must be checked regularly to ensure that the system is safe and in good working order. In future, wind turbines are to be monitored during operation by an integrated piezo...

3 Jul 2007

Alcan Sign Long Term Aluminum Supply Deal with Aviation Company

Alcan today announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Eclipse Aviation for the supply of lightweight aluminum products. "This agreement demonstrates Alcan's commitment to a long-term relationshi...

3 Jul 2007

Wacker Celebrates 50 Years of VINNAPAS Binders

The success story of VINNAPAS® polymer powders began 50 years ago at the Burghausen facilities of WACKER, the German chemicals group. Derived from vinyl acetate and ethylene, VINNAPAS® binders are vital to the ma...

3 Jul 2007

Undertsanding Why Mother of Pearl is So Strong

While the shiny material of pearls and abalone shells has long been prized for its iridescence and aesthetic value in jewelry and decorations, scientists admire mother-of-pearl for other physical properties as well. A...

3 Jul 2007

Coal Fired Power Station Ordered to Improve Pollution Controls by EPA

East Kentucky Power Cooperative, a coal-fired electric utility based in Winchester, Ky., will spend approximately $650 million on pollution controls and pay a $750,000 penalty to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act a...

3 Jul 2007

Nanosphere-Based Catalyst to Make Biodiesel Production More Economical

Line up 250 billion of Victor Lin’s nanospheres and you’ve traveled a meter. But those particles – and just the right chemistry filling the channels that run through them – could make a big differ...

3 Jul 2007

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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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Xstrata Commence Expansion Work on Chilean Copper Operation

Packaging Giant Rexam Acquire Russian Can Manufacturer

Rio Tinto Approve US$1.8 Billion Expansion to Queensland Alumina Refinery

Metallic Ceramic Coatings Sold to Manufacturer of Nanostructured Coatings

Avago Technologies Release New Surface Mount LEDs

New Emission Limits Set for Hydro's Aluminium Plant in Karmoy

European Powder Metallurgy Conference and Exhibition to be Held in Germany in 2008

Hybrid Power System to Reduce Soldiers' Load

Technique for Testing the Authenticity of Artworks

Piezo-Electric Ultrasound Systems Used to Monitor Wind Turbines

Alcan Sign Long Term Aluminum Supply Deal with Aviation Company

Wacker Celebrates 50 Years of VINNAPAS Binders

Undertsanding Why Mother of Pearl is So Strong

Coal Fired Power Station Ordered to Improve Pollution Controls by EPA

Nanosphere-Based Catalyst to Make Biodiesel Production More Economical

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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

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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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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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