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BASF Fire Protection Panels Certified to British Standard

BASF's
Palusol SW fire-protection panels have now been certified according to
the British standard: fire-protection doors made with Palusol SW have been successfully
tested for their capacity to withstand fire for 30 and 60 minutes.

20 Mar 2009

Cheaper Alternative to Pure Helium as a Shielding Gas for Laser Welding

Fabricators looking for alternatives to using pure helium as a shielding gas
in high power laser welding now have more options: Linde
North America has introduced two new, LASGON H shielding gas mixtures that
lower operating costs and increase welding speed and product quality.

20 Mar 2009

How Environmentally Friendly are Building Materials

Sustainability of construction materials from Woodhead
Publishing brings together a wealth of recent research on the subject.
A comprehensive analysis of a wide variety of construction materials ranging
from timber to glass reviews the issue of sustainability in context.

20 Mar 2009

Clariant to Present Composites Portfolio at JEC 2009

At the JEC 2009 in Paris from March 24 to 26, 2009, Clariant
will present its comprehensive portfolio for composites.

17 Mar 2009

New Version of Nomex with Smart Technology Offers Firefighters 20% More Performance

Yesterday DuPont announced
the latest offering in advanced fibers with DuPont Nomex On Demand™,
a new patented smart-fiber technology that gives firefighters up to 20 percent
more thermal performance when they encounter emergency conditions.

17 Mar 2009

DuPont Increase Nomex Production Capacity

DuPont
completed a planned expansion for DuPont™ Nomex® with the successful
startup of a new production unit at its facility in Asturias, Spain.

17 Mar 2009

New Method to Replace Platinum Catalyst with Stainless Steel

Platinum is highly desired in jewelry and as a catalyst, but in both cases it is expensive. Now, Penn State researchers have found a way to replace the platinum catalyst in their hydrogen generating microbial electrolysi...

15 Mar 2009

3M Release Ladder Kit Designed Specifically for Fiberglass Ladders

Traditionally, rig equipment was secured by screws directly into the side rails of wooden ladders. The new ladder kit from 3M enables a safe, secure, rig attachment to fiberglass ladders that is easier for the technician or craft person to use.

From 3M Ceramic Textiles and Composites 12 Mar 2009

Elastic Wind Turbine to Significantly Reduce Dynamic Loads During Operation

The trailing edge of wind turbine blades can be manufactured in an elastic material that makes it possible to control the shape of the trailing edge. This will reduce the considerably dynamic loads that large wind turbin...

12 Mar 2009

Chemists Unlock Secret to Increasing the Luminescence Efficiency of Carbon Nanotube

Chemists at the University of Connecticut have found a way to greatly increase the luminescence efficiency of single-walled carbon nanotubes, a discovery that could have significant applications in medical imaging and ot...

8 Mar 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

BASF Fire Protection Panels Certified to British Standard

Cheaper Alternative to Pure Helium as a Shielding Gas for Laser Welding

How Environmentally Friendly are Building Materials

Clariant to Present Composites Portfolio at JEC 2009

New Version of Nomex with Smart Technology Offers Firefighters 20% More Performance

DuPont Increase Nomex Production Capacity

New Method to Replace Platinum Catalyst with Stainless Steel

3M Release Ladder Kit Designed Specifically for Fiberglass Ladders

Elastic Wind Turbine to Significantly Reduce Dynamic Loads During Operation

Chemists Unlock Secret to Increasing the Luminescence Efficiency of Carbon Nanotube

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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