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K-State Civil Engineers Develop Greener Concrete Using Biofuel Byproducts

Kansas State University civil engineers are developing the right mix to reduce concrete's carbon footprint and make it stronger. Their innovative ingredient: biofuel byproducts.

15 Mar 2013

Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Recognizes Members with Technical Division Awards

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) recognized more than 60 of its members with division-level awards during the Society’s 142nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition held in San Antonio, Texas, March 3 – 7, 2013.

15 Mar 2013

C.M.A. Supply Becomes a Distributor of Propex' Fibermesh Concrete Reinforcing Fibers

Propex Operating Company, LLC announced today that Fibermesh®, the leading brand of concrete reinforcing fibers, will expand distribution with C.M.A. Supply Co., Inc., a leading supplier of construction materials. Fibermesh will now be available through C.M.A. Supply's distribution centers throughout Indiana and Kentucky.

15 Mar 2013

BASF Launches North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials

BASF SE has launched a research initiative called "North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials" through which it is collaborating with Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst.

From BASF Corporation 11 Mar 2013

Seaweed Balls Processed into Insulating Building Material

Throughout fall, winter and spring, Mediterranean beaches are littered with little balls of seaweed leaves from the Posidonia oceanica plant, more commonly known as Neptune grass.

8 Mar 2013

Demand for Green Building Materials to Grow 11% Annually to $86.6 Billion Through 2017

Green construction is moving from a niche to the mainstream. Interest in joining the green construction market is growing. Regulatory instruments, governmental initiatives and financial support mechanisms, together with growing consumer awareness and expectations, all put pressure on construction market participants to adopt more green practices.

6 Mar 2013

Tarkett Launches High Performance Resilient Planks Collection for Heavy Traffic Commercial Areas

Expanding on its industry-leading, comprehensive product portfolio, Tarkett, worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions, introduces its I.D. Inspiration High Performance Resilient Planks collection.

5 Mar 2013

New Report on Developer of Carbon-Neutral Alternative Cement for Concrete, CERATECH

Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- CERATECH Inc. (Alexandria, VA) is a unique company with a unique product. Incorporated in 2002, CERATECH developed and commercialized the world's first carbon-neutral alternative cement for concrete.

2 Mar 2013

Outokumpu Supplies Stainless Steel to Vantrunk for Cable Ladders

Outokumpu supplies cable management specialist Vantrunk stainless steel for cable ladders and cable trays that support cable in the Gorgon LNG project, the largest construction project ever undertaken in Australia and one of the largest worldwide.

1 Mar 2013

SPECTRO to Present XRF Package for the Cement Industry at the Global CemFuels Conference 2013

SPECTRO plans to present an elemental screening package for the cement industry at the seventh Global CemFuels Conference, March 11 to 14, 2013 in Istanbul.

From SPECTRO Analytical Instruments GmbH 28 Feb 2013

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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

K-State Civil Engineers Develop Greener Concrete Using Biofuel Byproducts

Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Recognizes Members with Technical Division Awards

C.M.A. Supply Becomes a Distributor of Propex' Fibermesh Concrete Reinforcing Fibers

BASF Launches North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials

Seaweed Balls Processed into Insulating Building Material

Demand for Green Building Materials to Grow 11% Annually to $86.6 Billion Through 2017

Tarkett Launches High Performance Resilient Planks Collection for Heavy Traffic Commercial Areas

New Report on Developer of Carbon-Neutral Alternative Cement for Concrete, CERATECH

Outokumpu Supplies Stainless Steel to Vantrunk for Cable Ladders

SPECTRO to Present XRF Package for the Cement Industry at the Global CemFuels Conference 2013

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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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

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2Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

3Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

4New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

5A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

6The ECOFAP Project aims to make shoe soles and heels with a new 3D printing material based on tanned leather waste

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