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FEI Appoint Sales Partner for Personal Electron Microscopes in UK and Ireland

Lambda Photometrics Ltd appointed sales partner for FEI Phenom personal electron microscope and FEI Fibermetric system in the UK & Ireland.

16 Apr 2009

Kraton Polymer Receives Award for Developing New Generation of Styrenic Block Copolymer Grades

Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, announces it received the Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Technology Leadership of the Year Award. Frost & Sullivan honored ...

15 Apr 2009

12.4 Million Tons of Plastic Bottles Expected to be Recycled by 2012

Increasing environmental issues are pushing the activity in the plastic bottle recycling industry to greater heights. Ability of the recycling business to add value to the materials has enabled the plastic bottle recycling market to cross 12.4 million tons by 2012.

14 Apr 2009

Industry First 10 Year Stain and Fade Resist Warranty for PVC Decking

Fiberon, a leading
manufacturer of PVC and composite decking, is so confident in the performance
of its Horizon composite and Sensibuilt PVC decking products that it now offers
the industry's first 10-year stain and fade resistance warranty.

14 Apr 2009

DoD Grant Awarded for Turning Wood and Corn Waste into Biofuel

The Department of Defense has awarded $1.9-million in funding to a biofuel research team led by chemical engineer George Huber at the University of Massachusetts Amherst so he and colleagues can turn wood and corn waste ...

14 Apr 2009

Carbon Fiber Market Registers Rapid Growth

For years, the use of carbon fibers remained limited to certain high-end demanding applications. But successful efforts to lower the fiber processing time and to produce low priced carbon fiber, paved the way for carbon ...

From Hexcel 13 Apr 2009

Hemp Houses Could be The Solution to Carbon Neutral Houses

Hemp, a plant from the cannabis family, could be used to build carbon-neutral homes of the future to help combat climate change and boost the rural economy, say researchers at the University of Bath.

9 Apr 2009

Powder Coating for Interior MDF Doors Suited to Industrial Applications

Powder-coating pioneer Abcor
Industries today announced the introduction of ResiliColor, an extremely
low-emitting powder coating finish for medium density fiberboard (MDF) interior
doors.

8 Apr 2009

Porous Materials Short Course to Take Place in Atlanta this Summer

TRI/Princeton, a global leader in fiber, nonwovens and hair research, is thrilled to announce that it will offer its renowned short course on Porous Materials in Atlanta this summer. With tightened travel budgets and...

8 Apr 2009

Hard Wearing Bathtubs for Use in Hotels Made from Polyurethane

Hotel bathtubs need to be considerably more robust than their domestic equivalents. Constant use by a succession of hotel guests subjects them to particularly high stresses, including the use of heavy-duty detergents. Th...

8 Apr 2009

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.

Fibers News

FEI Appoint Sales Partner for Personal Electron Microscopes in UK and Ireland

Kraton Polymer Receives Award for Developing New Generation of Styrenic Block Copolymer Grades

12.4 Million Tons of Plastic Bottles Expected to be Recycled by 2012

Industry First 10 Year Stain and Fade Resist Warranty for PVC Decking

DoD Grant Awarded for Turning Wood and Corn Waste into Biofuel

Carbon Fiber Market Registers Rapid Growth

Hemp Houses Could be The Solution to Carbon Neutral Houses

Powder Coating for Interior MDF Doors Suited to Industrial Applications

Porous Materials Short Course to Take Place in Atlanta this Summer

Hard Wearing Bathtubs for Use in Hotels Made from Polyurethane

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

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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The Role of Accurate Analysis in Sustaining Critical Materials for a Circular Economy

How to Address Thermal Runaway Protection (TRP) in EVs

Torque Testing Explained

Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

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?

Fibers 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

6New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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