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Dow Corning to Display Silicone Innovations and Products at European Coatings Show

Dow Corning
Corporation, a leading supplier of silicone solutions, will feature innovations
and products from its coatings and construction chemicals industry segments
at the European Coatings Show.

From Dow Corning 19 Mar 2009

Dow Corning to Present Advances in Anti-Fingerprint Coatings at the European Coatings Congress

Dow Corning
Corporation, an innovative leader in the development of fluorosilicone technology
for coatings and other industries, will present Advances in Anti-Fingerprint
Coatings at the European Coatings Congress at 5 p.m., March 30.

From Dow Corning 19 Mar 2009

Plastic Films in Agriculture Extend Growing Seasons

Plastics may be getting a bad press in some areas, but in agriculture they are contributing to feeding the world. These films extend the growing season and raise yield, which is critical as the population grows but the a...

18 Mar 2009

Zirconia-Based Coating Helps Improve Performance of Turbocharged Subaru

An importer and modifier of Japanese performance cars has been so impressed with
a zirconia-based thermal coating that it has returned for more. Following the
success of its Type-25, Litchfield's new Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 is the
latest to benefit from Zircotec's
thermal coating, with the enhanced heat management helping the cars twinscroll
turbo spool up to speed 500-750rpm sooner than normal.

18 Mar 2009

Window Panes Detect Movement and Work as An Active Part of Security Systems

A novel

motion sensor developed by the Fraunhofer

Institutes for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam-Golm and for Computer

Architecture and Software Technology FIRST in Berlin could provide even more

security in future, enabling window panes and glass doors to detect movements

thanks to a special coating.

18 Mar 2009

Noted MIT Scientist Launches American Chemical Society Meeting

Angela M. Belcher, Ph.D., a noted scientist from Massachusetts Institute of

Technology (MIT), will deliver the Keynote Address in Nanoscience here today

at the American

Chemical Society's 237th National Meeting.

18 Mar 2009

Clariant to Present Composites Portfolio at JEC 2009

At the JEC 2009 in Paris from March 24 to 26, 2009, Clariant
will present its comprehensive portfolio for composites.

17 Mar 2009

Coatings Specialist Celebrates 40 Years of Success

MetoKote Corporation,
the industry leader in protective coating application services including electrocoating
(e-coat), powder coating and liquid paint, celebrates 40 years in the paint
and coatings industry.

17 Mar 2009

Researchers Study How Bacteria Neutralize Toxic Metals

Researchers are studying some common soil bacteria that “inhale” toxic metals and “exhale” them in a non-toxic form. The bacteria might one day be used to clean up toxic chemicals left over fro...

17 Mar 2009

Huntsman Now Offering Bio-Based Glycerine Carbonate Product

Huntsman Performance Products, a division of Huntsman
Corporation, today announced the commercial availability of
its new specialty carbonate, JEFFSOL(R) Glycerine Carbonate.

From Huntsman International LLC 17 Mar 2009

Editorial Highlights

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.

Coatings and Thin Films News

Dow Corning to Display Silicone Innovations and Products at European Coatings Show

Dow Corning to Present Advances in Anti-Fingerprint Coatings at the European Coatings Congress

Plastic Films in Agriculture Extend Growing Seasons

Zirconia-Based Coating Helps Improve Performance of Turbocharged Subaru

Window Panes Detect Movement and Work as An Active Part of Security Systems

Noted MIT Scientist Launches American Chemical Society Meeting

Clariant to Present Composites Portfolio at JEC 2009

Coatings Specialist Celebrates 40 Years of Success

Researchers Study How Bacteria Neutralize Toxic Metals

Huntsman Now Offering Bio-Based Glycerine Carbonate Product

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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Advanced Imaging Meets AI: Transforming Thermal Barrier Coating Analysis with the Apreo ChemiSEM

Tests for Oil and Adhesive Tape Interaction

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?

Coatings and Thin Films News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

3The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

4New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

5A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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