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Researchers Shows New Metamaterial Brings Together 'Terahertz Gap'

A frequency-agile metamaterial that for the first time can be tuned over a range of frequencies in the so-called “terahertz gap” has been engineered by a team of researchers from Boston College, Los Alamos Na...

16 Apr 2008

Bayer MaterialScience Reports on Study of Sandwich Structure for Interior Designs

Sandwich structures made of different polymeric materials open up a wide range of possibilities for customized products with very diverse properties. Automotive applications may focus on reducing weight while maintaining...

15 Apr 2008

Establishment of Joint MIT Center Aims at Reducing Solar Energy Costs

MIT and Fraunhofer, a German research organization, have signed an agreement to establish a research center in Massachusetts focused on significantly reducing the cost of solar energy over the next five years. The MIT-Fr...

15 Apr 2008

DuPont Releases Eco-Friendly New Surface Collection Set to Maximize Impact

DuPont is committed to developing innovative products that make a difference in sustainable buildings

14 Apr 2008

Novelis Commence Production at New State-of-the-Art Aluminium Casthouse

Novelis has completed a significant milestone in the commissioning of its new aluminum casthouse in Sierre with the production of the first sheet ingot at the greenfield facility. This achievement means that the appro...

14 Apr 2008

QEMSCAN Automated Mineraolgy System, A Key Tool at New Advanced Mineralogy Research Center

The QEMSCAN mineralogical analysis tool will become a key part of the infrastructure at the newly opened Advanced Mineralogy Research Center (AMRC) at the Colorado School of Mines.

12 Apr 2008

Rio Tinto Alcan Accelerate Feasibility Studies for Alma Expansion Project

Speaking today at a Canadian Club luncheon in Montreal, Quebec, Tom Albanese, chief executive of Rio Tinto, announced that Rio Tinto Alcan will proceed, on an accelerated basis, with a pre-feasibility study for an expans...

9 Apr 2008

DuPont Promotes Green House Design in India

DuPont and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New Delhi, India, yesterday to promote the cause of green building design and certification in India.

9 Apr 2008

Kureha Set to Establish $100 Million New Production Plant for Polyglycolic Acid Production

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Tokyo-based company’s new production plant took place April 7, 2008, at the DuPont site in Belle, W.Va. Kureha is investing more than $100 million in a new, wholly-owned subsidia...

From Celanese Corporation 9 Apr 2008

Rohm and Haas Makes $40 Million Acquisition of Leading OLED Manufacturer

Rohm and Haas Company has acquired Gracel Display, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) materials. The transaction, worth approximately $40 million, gives Rohm and Haas contro...

8 Apr 2008

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.

Building and Construction News

Researchers Shows New Metamaterial Brings Together 'Terahertz Gap'

Bayer MaterialScience Reports on Study of Sandwich Structure for Interior Designs

Establishment of Joint MIT Center Aims at Reducing Solar Energy Costs

DuPont Releases Eco-Friendly New Surface Collection Set to Maximize Impact

Novelis Commence Production at New State-of-the-Art Aluminium Casthouse

QEMSCAN Automated Mineraolgy System, A Key Tool at New Advanced Mineralogy Research Center

Rio Tinto Alcan Accelerate Feasibility Studies for Alma Expansion Project

DuPont Promotes Green House Design in India

Kureha Set to Establish $100 Million New Production Plant for Polyglycolic Acid Production

Rohm and Haas Makes $40 Million Acquisition of Leading OLED Manufacturer

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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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

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

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2YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

3New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

4A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

53D-Printing of High-Performance Plain Carbon Steel

6A Self-Healing Plastic Ceramic Electrolyte for Lithium Metal Batteries

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