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BASF Styrene Butadiene Copolymer Finds First Serial Production Application

Styrolux HS 70, an innovation showcased at the K 2007 plastics trade
fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, has now gone into one of its first serial
productions in Europe, namely, at AXIAL, an Italian film manufacturer.

4 Feb 2009

Materials with Nanoparticle Structures are Stronger and Harder

Materials with a nanoparticle structure are stronger and harder than materials
made of larger particles. A new manufacturing technique ensures that such microcrystalline
structures remain intact when being processed.

2 Feb 2009

Bio-Energy Power Plants to Tackle Energy Poverty in Rural India

Aston University and
the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi have secured a £3m grant to
build bio-energy power plants, which will tackle energy poverty in rural India
and promote renewable energy in the United Kingdom.

From 3M Ceramic Textiles and Composites 2 Feb 2009

Consumers Prefer Clear Plastic Food Storage Containers

There's no haze of doubt - consumer test groups overwhelmingly
prefer clearer, safer and eco-progressive food storage containers made of polypropylene
(PP) clarified with Millad NX8000 from Milliken
Chemical. Clarity is equated to cleanliness,
purity and aesthetic appeal in the view of consumers in a recent TNS study.

From Milliken & Company 2 Feb 2009

Thermo Add Another Distributor for Rheometers and Viscometers in India

Thermo
Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, announced
that it has signed an agreement with TTL Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a pioneer in
instrumentation solutions, to distribute Thermo Scientific rheometers and viscometers
in India.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 1 Feb 2009

New Class of Transparent Ceramics Developed

To most people, the word "ceramics," refers to opaque clay flower
pots or translucent porcelain tea cups. But not all ceramics block or scatter
light. Gary L. Messing, distinguished professor of ceramic science and engineering,
and his group at Pennsylvania State University, are developing a brand new class
of ceramics that are so pure and perfectly transparent.

1 Feb 2009

Robert D. Halverstadt of Special Metals Named Honorary Member of ASM International

Robert D. Halverstadt, FASM, Chairman Emeritus (retired) of Special Metals Corporation, New Canaan, Conn., has been named an Honorary Member of ASM International, the materials information society (www.asminternational.o...

From ASM International 30 Jan 2009

Bodycote Electron Beam Welding Operation Awarded Nadcap Accreditation

Bodycote’s Cambridge (UK) facility, part of the Heat Treatment & Metal Joining division, has been awarded Nadcap accreditation for its Electron Beam Welding (EBW) operations. $$IMAGE$$ Electron Beam Weldi...

30 Jan 2009

Air Liquide Invest €20 million in Carbon Dioxide Recovery Units

The European market in industrial applications for carbon dioxide, essentially
food processing and water treatment, represents 3 million tonnes per year and
has been growing steadily by 3% annually.

29 Jan 2009

Understanding of Graphite Oxide Could be the Key to Flexible Electronics

In the world of nanomaterials, scientists and engineers can create new structures with tiny building blocks as small as one billionth of a meter. But in order to construct new materials and devices, researchers first ...

29 Jan 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.

Materials Processing News

BASF Styrene Butadiene Copolymer Finds First Serial Production Application

Materials with Nanoparticle Structures are Stronger and Harder

Bio-Energy Power Plants to Tackle Energy Poverty in Rural India

Consumers Prefer Clear Plastic Food Storage Containers

Thermo Add Another Distributor for Rheometers and Viscometers in India

New Class of Transparent Ceramics Developed

Robert D. Halverstadt of Special Metals Named Honorary Member of ASM International

Bodycote Electron Beam Welding Operation Awarded Nadcap Accreditation

Air Liquide Invest €20 million in Carbon Dioxide Recovery Units

Understanding of Graphite Oxide Could be the Key to Flexible Electronics

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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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?

Materials Processing 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

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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

4YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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

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