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RTP Acquires Customized Plastic Film Manufacturer

RTP Company announced it has acquired Wiman Corporation of Sauk Rapids, MN, a leading manufacturer of customized plastic film for the medical, industrial and consumer markets. This acquisition will enhance RTP Company&#3...

26 Sep 2006

BP Plans $3 Billion Project to Refine More Canadian Heavy Crude Oil in the U.S. Midwest

BP has announced that it has entered the final planning stage of a $3 billion investment in Canadian heavy crude oil processing at its Whiting Refinery located in northwest Indiana. BP America Inc. Chairman and Presid...

22 Sep 2006

Eikos to Reveal Findings That Represent a Step Towards Fully Printable Solar Cells

Eikos, Inc., a developer and licensor of highly transparent carbon nanotube (CNT) inks for conductive coatings, has been selected to present its findings on competitive efficiency achieved in organic solar cells using ca...

22 Sep 2006

ExxonMobil Introduce New FDA Approved Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Suitable for Food Contact

ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced a new version of Santoprene(TM) thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) that complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for food contact and bonds with engineering thermo...

21 Sep 2006

New Environmentally Friendly Method of Producing Ethanol

A Purdue University team led by professor Li-fu Chen and research assistant Qin Xu, both from the Purdue food science department, discovered a new method to create ethanol from corn. The method also produces biodegradabl...

18 Sep 2006

Producing High-Value Chemicals from Ethanol Feedstock Could Help Economics

Biorefineries developed to produce ethanol from cellulose sources such as trees and fast-growing plants could get a significant economic boost from the sale of high-value chemicals – such as vanillin flavoring &nda...

14 Sep 2006

Virginia Tech Researchers Create Foam-Like Membrane for Separating Salt from Water

The problem of separating salt from water has long been solved by forcing the water through a polyamide membrane in a process called reverse osmosis (RO). However, the water can't be disinfected with chlorine because...

14 Sep 2006

DSM to Increase production Capacity of Dyneema Fibre

Royal DSM N.V., the largest manufacturer of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) products in the world, today announces its decision to again invest in new production capacity for Dyneema® fiber. The new unit will be...

14 Sep 2006

Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Biocomposite for Use in Load-Bearing Implant Applications

Invibio®, a leading provider of biomaterial solutions to the medical device market, today announced the launch of ENDOLIGN™ composite, a new biocompatible carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic material for use ...

13 Sep 2006

Novel Biomimetic Material Finds its Way into Artificial Corneas

If eyes are "the windows of the soul," corneas are the panes in those windows. They shield the eye from dust and germs. They also act as the eye's outermost lens, contributing up to 75 percent of the eye&#3...

12 Sep 2006

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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.

Petrochemicals News

RTP Acquires Customized Plastic Film Manufacturer

BP Plans $3 Billion Project to Refine More Canadian Heavy Crude Oil in the U.S. Midwest

Eikos to Reveal Findings That Represent a Step Towards Fully Printable Solar Cells

ExxonMobil Introduce New FDA Approved Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Suitable for Food Contact

New Environmentally Friendly Method of Producing Ethanol

Producing High-Value Chemicals from Ethanol Feedstock Could Help Economics

Virginia Tech Researchers Create Foam-Like Membrane for Separating Salt from Water

DSM to Increase production Capacity of Dyneema Fibre

Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Biocomposite for Use in Load-Bearing Implant Applications

Novel Biomimetic Material Finds its Way into Artificial Corneas

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?

Petrochemicals 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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