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Biomimetic Molecule Reduces Freeze-Thaw Damage, Increases Durability of Concrete

Secrets to cementing the sustainability of our future infrastructure may come from nature, such as proteins that keep plants and animals from freezing in extremely cold conditions.

28 May 2020

Concrete Infused with Polymer Molecules Exhibits Anti-Freezing Abilities

Concrete is one of the most abundant and durable building materials used in modern-day infrastructures, but it has a weakness--ice--which can cause it to crumble and spall.

28 May 2020

'Green' Bricks and Construction Materials Made from Recycled PVC, Waste Plant Fibers

Revolutionary 'green' types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibres or sand with the help of a remarkable new kind of rubber polymer discovered by Australian scientists.

27 May 2020

Pre-Engineering will be Key to Superior’s New Modular Platform Systems

Superior Industries, Inc., a U.S. based manufacturer and global supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, is excited to offer a new series of modular plants for aggregate crushing, sorting, sizing and washing applications. Known as Fusion™ Modular Platforms, these pre-engineered, ready-to-build systems still allow customization to achieve best performance at each jobsite.

From Superior Industries, Inc. 14 May 2020

Alkali Resistance of Geopolymer Concrete can be Improved by Heat Treatment

Fly ash generated by coal-fired power stations is an environmental headache, creating groundwater and air pollution from vast landfills and ash dams.

7 May 2020

3D-Printed Cement-Based Materials to Help Build Offshore Wind Energy Plants

Wind off the coasts of the U.S. could be used to generate more than double the combined electricity capacity of all the nation's electric power plants, reports have suggested.

30 Apr 2020

Showa Denko Decides to Establish Second Factory in Shanghai to Produce High-Purity Gases for Electronics

Showa Denko K.K. has decided to establish its subsidiary's second factory in Shanghai to produce high-purity gases for electronics.

From Resonac Corporation 10 Jan 2020

Polyglass Contributes Roofing Materials to Rebuild in the Bahamas

The global effort to rebuild communities in the Bahamas is underway after category 5 Hurricane Dorian damaged buildings and displaced thousands of people.

From POLYGLASS U.S.A. Inc. 10 Jan 2020

MCI®-2020 Gel: A Deep-Reaching Solution for Corroding Rebar

Mitigating corrosion of embedded rebar is a perennial problem for reinforced concrete structures, requiring preventative maintenance and repair. Topical corrosion inhibiting treatments require a clean, properly prepared surface area to work as intended.

From Cortec Corporation 4 Dec 2019

Adler and Allan Announce Exclusive Partnership with Bradbury Group to Supply and Install Market Leading Flood Doors

Adler and Allan, the UK’s largest environmental and risk reduction specialists, has announced an exclusive partnership with the nation’s leading provider of steel doors and physical security solutions, Bradbury Group, to supply and install its market leading range of flood security doors to businesses in the UK.

From Bradbury Group Ltd 29 Nov 2019

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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.

Building and Construction News

Biomimetic Molecule Reduces Freeze-Thaw Damage, Increases Durability of Concrete

Concrete Infused with Polymer Molecules Exhibits Anti-Freezing Abilities

'Green' Bricks and Construction Materials Made from Recycled PVC, Waste Plant Fibers

Pre-Engineering will be Key to Superior’s New Modular Platform Systems

Alkali Resistance of Geopolymer Concrete can be Improved by Heat Treatment

3D-Printed Cement-Based Materials to Help Build Offshore Wind Energy Plants

Showa Denko Decides to Establish Second Factory in Shanghai to Produce High-Purity Gases for Electronics

Polyglass Contributes Roofing Materials to Rebuild in the Bahamas

MCI®-2020 Gel: A Deep-Reaching Solution for Corroding Rebar

Adler and Allan Announce Exclusive Partnership with Bradbury Group to Supply and Install Market Leading Flood Doors

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?

Building and Construction 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

1Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5Innovative Technology for Enhanced Concrete Construction

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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