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Pecora Unveils Pecora-Deck 800 FC Polyurethane Multi-Coat Deck Coating System

Pecora has expanded its Pecora-Deck™ product line to include 800 FC.

31 Jan 2015

NAHB International Builders' Show Features PGT Industries’ New Vinyl Window Line

PGT Industries, the nation's leading supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors, revealed their new vinyl window line at the NAHB International Builders' Show on January 20, 2015 in Las Vegas. The new innovative offering was engineered to deliver one of the industry's most comprehensive lines of vinyl windows.

31 Jan 2015

Changing the Process of Turning Clinkers into Cement can Save Energy and Reduce CO2 Emissions New Research Suggests

Researchers at Rice University conducted a study, which showed that significant amounts of energy can be saved by making changes to the current cement manufacturing processes. According to them, such processes can also be made more efficient.

15 Jan 2015

CEMEX Awards FLSmidth Contract for 2,800 Tonnes per Day Cement Production Line

FLSmidth has received a contract from the Mexican cement producer CEMEX for the supply of a 2,800 tonnes per day cement production line to be installed at their new Cementera del Magdalena Medio S.A.S. cement plant. The plant is located in the department of Antioquia, approximately 135 km from the capital of Antioquia, Medellin.

24 Dec 2014

Sutor Subsidiary, Ningbo Zhehua, Receives New Steel Pipe Processing Contract

Sutor Technology Group Limited, one of the leading China-based manufacturers and service providers for fine finished steel products used by a variety of downstream applications, today announced its subsidiary, Ningbo Zhehua Heavy Steel Pipe Manufacturing Co., Ltd, recently entered into a new contract to process and deliver 5,000 metric tons of spiral seam and straight seam welded steel pipes.

23 Dec 2014

$Researchers Use X-ray Micro-Diffraction Beamline to Study Roman Architectural Concrete$

Researchers Use X-ray Micro-Diffraction Beamline to Study Roman Architectural Concrete

An international team of researchers has made an important discovery that helps in understanding the endurance and longevity of ancient Roman concrete monuments. This breakthrough was achieved at the Advanced Light Source (ALS), a research facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab).

17 Dec 2014

Ultrathin, Multilayered Coating Material Radiates and Reflects Heat for Cooler Buildings

An new ultrathin, multilayered coating material paves the way to passively cooled buildings by providing a "one-two punch" approach, to remove heat from within the building whilst reflecting away sunlight.

28 Nov 2014

HEALCON European Project Aims to Develop Self-Healing Concrete

The €5,391,158.80 HEALCON European Project aims to develop self-healing concrete for improving the durability of structures. The partners in the project are studying PU-based polymer precursors, bacteria and superabsorbent polymers as materials for self-healing concrete.

17 Nov 2014

Magical Calcium-to-Silica Ratio for Greener, Stronger Cement

Researchers have developed a new method to manufacture cement that is more greener and stronger. Concrete is widely used as a construction material and is significant contributor of greenhouse-gas emissions leading to global warming. Cement is a major component of concrete.

29 Sep 2014

Researchers Create Computational Models to Improve Properties of Concrete

An international team of researchers from Rice University, Marseille University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed atom-scale computational models to enhance the properties of concrete for general applications.

29 Sep 2014

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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

Pecora Unveils Pecora-Deck 800 FC Polyurethane Multi-Coat Deck Coating System

NAHB International Builders' Show Features PGT Industries’ New Vinyl Window Line

Changing the Process of Turning Clinkers into Cement can Save Energy and Reduce CO2 Emissions New Research Suggests

CEMEX Awards FLSmidth Contract for 2,800 Tonnes per Day Cement Production Line

Sutor Subsidiary, Ningbo Zhehua, Receives New Steel Pipe Processing Contract

Researchers Use X-ray Micro-Diffraction Beamline to Study Roman Architectural Concrete

Ultrathin, Multilayered Coating Material Radiates and Reflects Heat for Cooler Buildings

HEALCON European Project Aims to Develop Self-Healing Concrete

Magical Calcium-to-Silica Ratio for Greener, Stronger Cement

Researchers Create Computational Models to Improve Properties of Concrete

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

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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The Unique Challenges of Torque Testing

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 Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

How is NMR Powering Innovation and Quality in the Battery Industry?

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

4Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

5Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

6New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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