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New Catalyst-Free Self-Healing Material Offers a More Practical Method to Repair Composite Materials

A new catalyst-free, self-healing material system developed by researchers at the University of Illinois offers a far less expensive and far more practical way to repair composite materials used in structural application...

28 Nov 2007

ArcelorMittal Form Coal Mining Joint Venture in Mozambique

ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel company, has today announced a joint venture partnership with the Mozambique registered company Black Gold Mining (Moc) Lda. Under the terms of the agreement ArcelorMitta...

22 Nov 2007

Ferro Forms Electronic Packaging Materials Unit

Ferro Corporation's Electronic Material Systems has combined several sub-business units into the newly-formed Electronic Packaging Materials (EPM) unit. The new EPM unit was formed to make it easier for customers to ...

15 Nov 2007

Ferro Expands RoHS Compliant Product Range for Electronics Manufacturers

Ferro Corporation's Electronic Material Systems introduced several new products that expand its line of RoHS-compliant materials at IMAPS 2007, held Nov. 13-15 in San Jose, CA. Ferro has developed five new silver-bas...

15 Nov 2007

Courts Clear Xstrata's Acquisition of Platinum Producer

The High Court of South Africa yesterday confirmed the Scheme of Arrangement giving effect to Xstrata’s acquisition of Eland Platinum. The Order of Court sanctioning the Scheme has been registered, and all conditio...

15 Nov 2007

Tactile Interface Could Help the Visually Impaired Use Computers

A Johns Hopkins researcher has joined experts from four other institutions who plan to create a dynamic electronic surface to allow blind or visually impaired people to “feel” mathematical graphs, diagrams an...

14 Nov 2007

Don’t Call it ‘Green’ Carpet, Call it Sustainable Carpet

Don’t call it ‘green’ carpet, call it sustainable carpet. A new standard for assessing the environmental-friendliness of carpet was announced at the 2007 Greenbuild International Conference in Chicago. ...

9 Nov 2007

Similarities Found Between Granular Jets, Exotic Plasma

Streams of granular particles bouncing off a target in a simple tabletop experiment produce liquid-like behavior also witnessed in a massive research apparatus that simulates the birth of the universe. A team led by the ...

8 Nov 2007

Green Fuel Fossil Fuel Alternative Offers Massive Cost Savings to Skyrocketing Oil

Silverado Green Fuel Inc. is less than three years away from having a fully operational facility to demonstrate how its green fuel technology can replace many of the industrial applications for oil at a fraction of the c...

6 Nov 2007

New Way of Making Water Could Lead to Better Catalysts and Cheaper Fuel Cells

In a familiar high-school chemistry demonstration, an instructor first uses electricity to split liquid water into its constituent gases, hydrogen and oxygen. Then, by combining the two gases and igniting them with a spa...

2 Nov 2007

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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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New Catalyst-Free Self-Healing Material Offers a More Practical Method to Repair Composite Materials

ArcelorMittal Form Coal Mining Joint Venture in Mozambique

Ferro Forms Electronic Packaging Materials Unit

Ferro Expands RoHS Compliant Product Range for Electronics Manufacturers

Courts Clear Xstrata's Acquisition of Platinum Producer

Tactile Interface Could Help the Visually Impaired Use Computers

Don’t Call it ‘Green’ Carpet, Call it Sustainable Carpet

Similarities Found Between Granular Jets, Exotic Plasma

Green Fuel Fossil Fuel Alternative Offers Massive Cost Savings to Skyrocketing Oil

New Way of Making Water Could Lead to Better Catalysts and Cheaper Fuel Cells

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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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?

Precious Metal 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

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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