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Converting CO2 into a Useable Fuel

The rising use of fossil fuels, driven by population growth and rising standards
of living across the globe, adds to the urgency of finding a solution to the
problem of rapidly increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide, the major greenhouse
gas.

2 Mar 2009

Air Products Wins Contract to Supply Plant for Gold Smelter

Air Products (NYSE: APD) announced today that it signed a contract to build an air separation unit (ASU) for Lihir Gold Ltd, in Papua New Guinea. The plant is situated over 500 miles from Port Moresby, capital of Papua N...

26 Feb 2009

Sites Identified for Coal Gasification Facility

Three sites are being reviewed for a proposed coal gasification facility in Wyoming, a joint venture of the University of Wyoming and GE Energy. The cost of the project is between $100 million and $120 million and will b...

25 Feb 2009

Thermo Offer Comprehensive Rheology Solution for Suspensions and Emulsions

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the availability of comprehensive rheology solutions for the cosmetic industry to fully characterize suspensions and emulsions. Based on...

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 19 Feb 2009

Could Burning Coal be Good for the Environment?

Professor Paul L Younger of the University of Newcastle upon
Tyne will argue that a new approach to coal exploitation probably represents
the world’s last and best chance of bridging the gulf to a genuinely low
carbon future.

15 Feb 2009

Alcoa Look to Establish Aluminum Strategic Cooperation Agreements with China

Alcoa announced
today that it has formed a strategic cooperation agreement with the People’s
Government of Henan Province in China to jointly establish world class projects
for the fabricated and primary aluminum industry.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 12 Feb 2009

H+H Become First British Pre-Cast Building Manufacturer with Carbon Trust Standard Certification

H+H
is the first manufacturer of pre-cast building products in Britain to be officially
certified with the Carbon Trust Standard, after taking action on climate change
by reducing its carbon footprint by 5%.

12 Feb 2009

Imperial College Win Award for Impurity Removal in CO2 Waste Streams from Coal-Fired Power Plants

A team led by Air Products and including Imperial College London and Doosan
Babcock Energy Ltd. were presented the Rushlight Carbon Capture and Storage
Award 2008 for work addressing impurity removal in carbon dioxide (CO₂)
waste streams from coal-fired power plants.

12 Feb 2009

Carbon Free Solar Powered Transportation System Demonatrated in Silicon Valley

Applied Materials,
Inc. today conducted a simulation of the "carbon-free" transportation
of the future at its Silicon Valley research campus, connecting battery-operated
vehicles into the electrical grid utilizing energy generated by the company's
parking lot-based solar array.

12 Feb 2009

Alumina and Aluminium Players Explore Strategic Ventures to Expand Their Businesses

Chinalco and Alcoa jointly
announced today that the two companies intend to explore opportunities to expand
their commercial relationship by identifying strategic ventures that will benefit
from the companies’ complementary strengths in bauxite, alumina, aluminum
and fabricated products.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 12 Feb 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.

Minerals News

Converting CO2 into a Useable Fuel

Air Products Wins Contract to Supply Plant for Gold Smelter

Sites Identified for Coal Gasification Facility

Thermo Offer Comprehensive Rheology Solution for Suspensions and Emulsions

Could Burning Coal be Good for the Environment?

Alcoa Look to Establish Aluminum Strategic Cooperation Agreements with China

H+H Become First British Pre-Cast Building Manufacturer with Carbon Trust Standard Certification

Imperial College Win Award for Impurity Removal in CO2 Waste Streams from Coal-Fired Power Plants

Carbon Free Solar Powered Transportation System Demonatrated in Silicon Valley

Alumina and Aluminium Players Explore Strategic Ventures to Expand Their Businesses

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

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

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?

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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

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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