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Researchers Work on Safer, Cheaper, and Faster-Charging Lithium Ion Batteries

People use their GPS apps, cameras, and mobile internet to navigate strange cities in search of good coffee, record "selfie" commentary while they wait in line, and upload their videos directly to social media sites while they sip their latte. But no amount of high-tech savvy can save a well-loved device from dying when its battery is drained.

24 Oct 2013

Innovative Mass Balance Method for Using Renewable Feedstocks in Integrated Production

BASF, working in cooperation with TÜV SÜD (a third-party certification body), has developed an innovative mass balance approach for the use of renewable feedstocks in the integrated production. The process is available immediately for many products and can be adapted to customers’ requirements.

From BASF Corporation 17 Oct 2013

CU-Boulder to Develop New Magnesium Production Process for Making Lightweight Vehicle Parts

A University of Colorado Boulder professor has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop a new process to produce magnesium that can be used to make lightweight vehicle parts.

21 Sep 2013

Aluminum Better than Steel for Automobiles on a Full Lifecycle CO2 Basis

Opting for aluminum over steel in new automobile construction to improve fuel economy is also the best way to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, according to a new study by the United States Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

21 Sep 2013

New Report Provides Trends and Forecasts of Global Battery Materials Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Battery Materials Market: Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 19 Sep 2013

GaN Systems to Present on New Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors at Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Conference

GaN Systems Inc, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, is presenting a paper on new wide-bandgap semiconductors and their role in transforming automotive power electronics at the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Conference & Expo in Michigan 17 - 19 September.

17 Sep 2013

Praxair Announces Start-Up of its Hydrogen Plant in Valero

Praxair, Inc. today announced the start-up of its state-of-the-art 135 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) hydrogen plant serving Valero’s St. Charles refinery in Norco, Louisiana, under a long-term supply agreement.

13 Sep 2013

UC Doctoral Student Presented Research at ACS Conference on Novel Water Treatment Methods

Xiaodi Duan, University of Cincinnati environmental engineering doctoral student, presented her research on photochemical degradation of pharmaceuticals and other emerging contaminants from drinking water or wastewater by homogeneous (stable solutions) UV-254-nm based advanced oxidation processes. She presented her research at the American Chemical Society conference Sept. 8-12.

13 Sep 2013

Harper Government Celebrates Official Opening of Harvest Power Energy Garden Site

The Honourable Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Delta–Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today celebrated the official opening of the Harvest Power Energy Garden site, marking the completion of an innovative clean energy project in British Columbia.

13 Sep 2013

ACS Holds Symposium on Biomaterials and Green Chemical Processes at 2013 Meeting in Indiana

Chemical processes are involved in production of almost 96 percent of all manufactured goods, and some of the latest advances in efforts to redesign those processes from the ground up are on the agenda here today at the ...

9 Sep 2013

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.

Clean Technology News

Researchers Work on Safer, Cheaper, and Faster-Charging Lithium Ion Batteries

Innovative Mass Balance Method for Using Renewable Feedstocks in Integrated Production

CU-Boulder to Develop New Magnesium Production Process for Making Lightweight Vehicle Parts

Aluminum Better than Steel for Automobiles on a Full Lifecycle CO2 Basis

New Report Provides Trends and Forecasts of Global Battery Materials Market

GaN Systems to Present on New Wide-Bandgap Semiconductors at Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Conference

Praxair Announces Start-Up of its Hydrogen Plant in Valero

UC Doctoral Student Presented Research at ACS Conference on Novel Water Treatment Methods

Harper Government Celebrates Official Opening of Harvest Power Energy Garden Site

ACS Holds Symposium on Biomaterials and Green Chemical Processes at 2013 Meeting in Indiana

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

PELCO® easiCore™ Rotary Disc Cutter for TEM, Semiconductors, and More

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Finding New Ways to Utilize Lignin and Lignosulfonate

Karl Fischer Titration for Battery Production

Optimized Flow Measurement for Hydrogen Applications

Exploring the Imaging of Perovskite Catalysts Bearing Exsolved Active Nanoparticles

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?

Clean Technology News

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

1Biochar-Based Slow-Release Fertilizers: A Step Toward More Sustainable Agriculture

2DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

3Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Bi2O3/rGO in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

4New Semiconductor Design Center Strengthens Wales’ and UK’s Leadership in Chip Design

5Sealing Solutions from Parker Prädifa Enhance Efficiency and Safety of Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

6Breakthrough Transforms Chemical Manufacturing – Boosting Speed, Safety and Sustainability

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