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Rhodia and CNRS Extend Co-Operation Agreement for Another Five Years

Rhodia and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) have renewed their cooperation agreement for a further five years. This agreement, signed by Catherine Bréchignac, CNRS President, Arnold Migus, C...

24 Jul 2007

Plastics and Battery Recycling Gathering Momentum

An estimated 11.76 million people are now recycling batteries in the UK, according to a new study. And, more people have taken up plastic recycling since last year than any other material, it suggests. The finding...

23 Jul 2007

Polymers Programmed to Change Shape Inspired by Nature

There are many objects in nature, such as flowers, that are “pre-programmed” to develop into delicate, beautiful and intrically shaped forms. But can this pre-determined process be duplicated by man starting ...

23 Jul 2007

Rohm and Haas to Build Polymer Emulsions Factory in Russia

Rohm and Haas, the leading producer of specialty materials, today announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the Moscow region. The proposed plant will produce polymer emulsions for a number of markets incl...

20 Jul 2007

Biosensors Integrated into Clothes Monitor Biometric Functions Wirelessly

Working with an organic semiconductor, electrical-engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have fabricated and tested two similar but slightly different biosensors that can measure important physiological si...

20 Jul 2007

Adhesive Merges the Properties of Geckos and Mussels

Scientists report they have merged two of nature's most elegant strategies for wet and dry adhesion to produce a synthetic material that one day could lead to more durable and longer-lasting bandages, patches, and su...

20 Jul 2007

Inexpensive Solar Cell That can be Painted or Printed on Flexible Plastic Sheets

$$IMAGE$$ Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have developed an inexpensive solar cell that can be painted or printed on flexible plastic sheets. "The process is simple,? said lead researcher a...

20 Jul 2007

Dow Links up with Ethanol Producer to Manufacture Polyethylene from Sugar Cane

The Dow Chemical Company, the world's largest producer of polyethylene, and Crystalsev, one of Brazil's largest ethanol players have announced plans for a world-scale facility to manufacture polyethylene from sug...

20 Jul 2007

Polymer Solutions Adds Chromatography Autosampler to Its Arsenal of Testing Servives

Polymer Solutions Incorporated, an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited company that provides independent chemical analysis, physical testing, and research and development (R&D) services, has acquired a LEAP Technologies CombiPA...

20 Jul 2007

World Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Expected to Reach US$21.2 Billion by 2010

World Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials market is projected to maintain a strong CAGR of 6.7% over 2001-2010 to reach US$21.2 billion by 2010. Japan, with a share estimated at 29.04% in 2006, constitutes th...

20 Jul 2007

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.

Plastics and Polymers News

Rhodia and CNRS Extend Co-Operation Agreement for Another Five Years

Plastics and Battery Recycling Gathering Momentum

Polymers Programmed to Change Shape Inspired by Nature

Rohm and Haas to Build Polymer Emulsions Factory in Russia

Biosensors Integrated into Clothes Monitor Biometric Functions Wirelessly

Adhesive Merges the Properties of Geckos and Mussels

Inexpensive Solar Cell That can be Painted or Printed on Flexible Plastic Sheets

Dow Links up with Ethanol Producer to Manufacture Polyethylene from Sugar Cane

Polymer Solutions Adds Chromatography Autosampler to Its Arsenal of Testing Servives

World Battery and Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market Expected to Reach US$21.2 Billion by 2010

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

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

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How to Optimize Semiconductor Lithography with Multi-Sensor Metrology

Optimization Of The Absorption Solution For Measuring Bromine Content In Polystyrene Using Combustion IC

Exploring a Cost-Efficient Method of Polyol Quality Control

Exploring the Changing Microstructure of Lithium Metal During Cell Battery Cycling

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

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3Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

4New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

5Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

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