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Preferred Sands Launches First Line of Clean Resin-Coated Proppant

Preferred Sands, a supplier of coated proppants and frac sand in North America, has launched its first line of clean resin-coated proppant.

23 Jul 2012

UCLA Researchers Create Low-Cost Polymer Solar Cells by Solution Processing

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have created a new type of transparent polymer solar cells (PSC) that are capable of generating electricity. These cells can be fixed onto windows. The novel technology allows people within the buildings to see outside as they are visibly transparent.

21 Jul 2012

PPG Industries’ Commodity Chemicals Business to be Merged with Georgia Gulf

PPG Industries, a coatings and specialty products company, has signed definitive agreements to split its commodity chemicals business and merge it with Georgia Gulf, an integrated North American manufacturer of chlorovinyls and aromatics and producer of vinyl-based building and home improvement products.

From PPG Industries Inc. 21 Jul 2012

ELS Panels Introduces Three New Branded Product Ranges

ELS Panels, a key supplier of bonded decorative laminate panels in the UK, has expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of three new branded product ranges.

21 Jul 2012

Zuari Cement Felicitated as a Power Brand 2012

Zuari Cement has achieved another landmark after being recognized as a POWER BRAND-2012, the most robust 100 brands selected by the Indian consumers.

20 Jul 2012

Oldcastle Architectural Unveils New Line of High-Density, Pre-Finished Concrete Masonry Units

Oldcastle Architectural, a provider of concrete masonry products, has formed a line of high-density, pre-finished architectural concrete masonry units called Artisan Masonry Stone Veneers.

19 Jul 2012

Kraton D1192 and TNK Alfabit Deliver Winning Pavement Solution to Moscow Raceway

TNK Bitumen Performance, a vertically integrated oil company in Russia, and Kraton Performance Polymers, a global producer of engineered polymers and styrenic block copolymers (SBCs), have declared the successful pavement of the new Moscow Raceway, the first-ever multifunctional Russian circuit.

17 Jul 2012

Eastern Concrete Materials, Granite Ready Mix, Scara-Mix Enter into Lease and Marketing Deal

Eastern Concrete Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Concrete, has inked a lease and marketing deal with Granite Ready Mix, Scara-Mix and associated firms situated at 707 Sharrotts Road in Staten Island, New York. The deal is effective from July 16, 2012.

17 Jul 2012

Fluor Commences Work on Sasol’s New Tar Separator Project in South Africa

Fluor declared that work has been started on a new tar separator project for South Africa-based Sasol Technology. Under the terms of the new contract, Flour will provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services in order to replace 24 duplex separator tanks, made of stainless steel.

12 Jul 2012

No-Burn’s Plus XD Intumescent Coating Passes Lowest Wet Film Thickness Test

No-Burn, a company specializing in fire resistant technology, announced that its Plus XD intumescent coating has passed the test that was performed in compliant with AC 377 Appendix X and has been approved for application at the lowest wet mil thickness over BASF’s ENERTITE NM open-cell polyurethane foam plastic insulation.

From No Burn, Inc 12 Jul 2012

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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

Preferred Sands Launches First Line of Clean Resin-Coated Proppant

UCLA Researchers Create Low-Cost Polymer Solar Cells by Solution Processing

PPG Industries’ Commodity Chemicals Business to be Merged with Georgia Gulf

ELS Panels Introduces Three New Branded Product Ranges

Zuari Cement Felicitated as a Power Brand 2012

Oldcastle Architectural Unveils New Line of High-Density, Pre-Finished Concrete Masonry Units

Kraton D1192 and TNK Alfabit Deliver Winning Pavement Solution to Moscow Raceway

Eastern Concrete Materials, Granite Ready Mix, Scara-Mix Enter into Lease and Marketing Deal

Fluor Commences Work on Sasol’s New Tar Separator Project in South Africa

No-Burn’s Plus XD Intumescent Coating Passes Lowest Wet Film Thickness Test

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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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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