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Fe-TAML. Catalysts Degrade Estrogenic Compounds

Scientists from Carnegie Mellon University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have found that a rapid, environmentally friendly catalytic process involving Fe-TAML. activators and hydrogen peroxide breaks down...

27 Jun 2006

New Understanding of Blades to Lead to Better Cutting of Super Hard High Tech Materials

Theorectical estimation of dicing blade grindability for different abrasive grain sizes Advanced materials like AlTiC, sapphire and SiC are now commonly used in many devices. One popular area that they are applied in...

27 Jun 2006

OneSteel and Smorgon Steel Merger will Create Australian Steel Giant

OneSteel and Smorgon Steel today announced that they have reached an agreement under which OneSteel will acquire all of the shares in Smorgon Steel. Under the Proposed Transaction Smorgon Steel shareholders will recei...

27 Jun 2006

University of Surrey Awarded £118K to Build Uncooled Mid-Infrared Semiconducting Lasers

The University of Surrey has been awarded £118K as part of a DTI-funded consortium of two Universities and five industrial partners, led by Qinetiq, with total funding from the DTI of £1m for the next three y...

27 Jun 2006

Spiders Silk and Silica Composite Could Make New Biomaterial

Bioengineers at Tufts University have created a new fusion protein that for the first time combines the toughness of spider silk with the intricate structure of silica. The resulting nanocomposite could be used in medica...

27 Jun 2006

BASF and Stork Digital Imaging Launch Co-Branded Pigment Ink Solution

Two major players in the textile printing industry – BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, and Stork Digital Imaging, leading supplier of printing solutions for the textile and graphic industries &ndash...

27 Jun 2006

Cree to Buy Intrinsic Semiconductor

Cree, Inc., the world leader in the development and manufacture of semiconductor materials and electronic devices made from silicon carbide (SiC), today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately...

27 Jun 2006

ThyssenKrupp Plan to Restart Stainless Steel Cold Rolling Mill Shortly Following Fire

Investigations by fire experts have shown that the fire at the Krefeld plant of ThyssenKrupp Nirosta GmbH was caused by a technical defect in the annealing and pickling line. The fire broke out last Thursday in the stain...

27 Jun 2006

Allegheny Technologies Announces Phase III Expansion of its Titanium Capabilities

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated has announced a further expansion of its titanium sponge facility and melt capabilities in Albany, OR. This investment is aimed at increasing ATI's capacity to produce titanium and...

26 Jun 2006

Philips Aims for Minority Position in Semiconductors in 2006

Royal Philips Electronics has announced the intention of the company to reduce its ownership share in its Semiconductors division in the course of the second half of 2006 to a minority stake through an IPO of the company...

26 Jun 2006

Novel Forms of the Elements Predicted by Simulation

The Periodic Table of elements is the basis of chemistry. Yet, it is known that the behaviour of the elements - and their chemical properties - change significantly under pressure. Normally inert platinum and xenon becom...

26 Jun 2006

Advances in Aircraft Technology

Advances in aircraft technology have traditionally followed advances in propulsion technology; and because propulsion technology itself is the primary enabler, a look at where it is heading also gives us insight into whe...

26 Jun 2006

NIST Creates New Method to Evaluate Mechanical Properties of Soft Polymers and Gels

Buckling under pressure can be a good thing, say materials scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Writing in the June 13 issue of Macromolecules, they report a new method to evaluate the...

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 26 Jun 2006

Mitsui Chemicals Announces Joint Research Agreement with the Dow Chemical Company

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (MCI) announced that it has entered into a joint research agreement with The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) to further the development of catalyst systems for the production of olefin block copolymers ...

26 Jun 2006

Alcan and Republic of Ghana Sign JV for Potential Bauxite Mine and Alumina Refinery

Alcan has announced the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding (M.O.U.) with the Republic of Ghana for the creation of a joint venture between Alcan (51 percent) and Ghana (49 percent) to explore the feasibility of dev...

26 Jun 2006

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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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Fe-TAML. Catalysts Degrade Estrogenic Compounds

New Understanding of Blades to Lead to Better Cutting of Super Hard High Tech Materials

OneSteel and Smorgon Steel Merger will Create Australian Steel Giant

University of Surrey Awarded £118K to Build Uncooled Mid-Infrared Semiconducting Lasers

Spiders Silk and Silica Composite Could Make New Biomaterial

BASF and Stork Digital Imaging Launch Co-Branded Pigment Ink Solution

Cree to Buy Intrinsic Semiconductor

ThyssenKrupp Plan to Restart Stainless Steel Cold Rolling Mill Shortly Following Fire

Allegheny Technologies Announces Phase III Expansion of its Titanium Capabilities

Philips Aims for Minority Position in Semiconductors in 2006

Novel Forms of the Elements Predicted by Simulation

Advances in Aircraft Technology

NIST Creates New Method to Evaluate Mechanical Properties of Soft Polymers and Gels

Mitsui Chemicals Announces Joint Research Agreement with the Dow Chemical Company

Alcan and Republic of Ghana Sign JV for Potential Bauxite Mine and Alumina Refinery

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Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

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High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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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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Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

1“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

2Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

3Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

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6Upcycling Plastic Waste into High-Value Macromolecules

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