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ORNL Researchers Develop Biohybrid Photoconversion System to Generate Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a biohybrid photoconversion system -- based on the interaction of photosynthetic plant proteins with synthetic polymers -- that c...

4 Feb 2011

New Method of Welding Transparent Plastic Components with Laser

Laser welding is on the advance, but it also has its limits: it has been impossible to fuse two transparent plastic components together – up until now.

4 Feb 2011

Nolato Medical Adds New Liquid Silicone Injection Molding Service to its US Facility

Nolato Medical is excited to announce the addition of liquid silicone injection molding to its US facility in Baldwin WI, Nolato Contour.

3 Feb 2011

BEI and FSU Sign Agreement to Create Smaller, Less Expensive Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Bing Energy, Inc. (BEI), a manufacturer of state-of-the-art components for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), has entered into a commercialization agreement with Florida State University that gives the company exclusive use of revolutionary nanotechnology that will create a new generation of hydrogen fuel cells that are less expensive, smaller, lighter and more durable.

3 Feb 2011

TU Scientists to Produce Diaminopentane and Succinic Acid Using Microorganisms

The Institute of Biochemical Engineering at Technische Universität Braunschweig (Technical University (TU) Braunschweig) is a member of the Biopolymers/Biomaterials cluster and, as such, is involved in two projects to produce diaminopentane and succinic acid using optimised microorganisms with the aim of establishing a basis from which to provide industry with new materials made from renewable resources.

3 Feb 2011

Axion to Supply Composite Railroad Ties to Class 1 Railroad in North America

Axion International producer of the world’s strongest recycled composite plastic industrial building products and railroad ties, today announced the signing of a $15 million contract with one of the largest railroads in North America.

3 Feb 2011

Polypropylene Filter Cartridges Provide Solution to Filtering Aggressive Chemicals

Benefiting from an all polypropylene cartridge construction - Chemifil™ cartridges from Porvair Filtration Group offer an ideal solution for the filtration of aggressive chemicals including acids, alkalis, solvents and etchants.

From Porvair Filtration Group 2 Feb 2011

Laser Welding Now Able to Fuse Transparent Plastic Components

Laser welding is on the advance, but it also has its limits: it has been impossible to fuse two transparent plastic components together – up until now.

2 Feb 2011

Eastman Chemical Sells PET Business of Performance Polymers to DAK Americas

Eastman Chemical Company announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Performance Polymers segment’s PET business, related assets, and technology to DAK Americas, LLC.

2 Feb 2011

Keyuan Partners with Ningbo Institute to Develop Commercial Applications for K-Resin

Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc. ("Keyuan or the "Company"), a leading merchant manufacturer of various petrochemical products in China, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Ningbo Institute of Technology, an affiliate of Zhejiang University, to jointly develop commercial applications for K-resin. This is one component of Keyuan's long-term strategy to invest in technology advancement.

2 Feb 2011

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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.

Plastics and Polymers News

ORNL Researchers Develop Biohybrid Photoconversion System to Generate Hydrogen Fuel

New Method of Welding Transparent Plastic Components with Laser

Nolato Medical Adds New Liquid Silicone Injection Molding Service to its US Facility

BEI and FSU Sign Agreement to Create Smaller, Less Expensive Hydrogen Fuel Cells

TU Scientists to Produce Diaminopentane and Succinic Acid Using Microorganisms

Axion to Supply Composite Railroad Ties to Class 1 Railroad in North America

Polypropylene Filter Cartridges Provide Solution to Filtering Aggressive Chemicals

Laser Welding Now Able to Fuse Transparent Plastic Components

Eastman Chemical Sells PET Business of Performance Polymers to DAK Americas

Keyuan Partners with Ningbo Institute to Develop Commercial Applications for K-Resin

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

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Sustainable Stillness: Redefining Research Facility Design with STACIS Quiet Islands

An Overview of Hydrogen Production, Storage and Transportation Methods

TOC and TNb Analysis for Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment

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?

Plastics and Polymers News

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

3Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

4Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

5The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

6Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Address Future Lithium Shortages

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