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BASF Announce Reduction in Worldwide Production

BASF is taking measures to avoid the creation of overcapacities as a result of a massive decline in demand. The company is temporarily shutting down around 80 plants worldwide. In addition, BASF is reducing production at...

20 Nov 2008

New Report Details World Nanoparticles In Composites Market

Frost & Sullivan finds that the World Nanoparticles In Composites Market earned revenues of $33.7 million in 2006 and estimates this to reach $144.6 million in 2013. If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which...

19 Nov 2008

New Oil and Water Separation Membrane Shows Potential in Environmental Applications

Materials engineers have created a new type of membrane that separates oil from water and, if perfected, might be used for environmental cleanup, water purification and industrial applications.

19 Nov 2008

Scientists Uncover First Inventor of Fibre Optics - Sponges

Fibre optics as light conductors are obviously not just a recent invention. Sponges (Porifera), the phylogenetically oldest, multicellular organisms (Metazoa) are able to transduce light inside their bodies by employing ...

19 Nov 2008

Development Underway for New Nano-scale Technique to Build 3D Objects Atom by Atom

Part of the Atomically Precise Manufacturing Consortium (APMC) led by Zyvex Labs, a molecular nanotechnology company, the $9.7 million project is intended to accelerate the transition of nanotechnology from the laboratory to the marketplace.

14 Nov 2008

Strong-Flexible Biomaterial to Help Close Wounds with Minimal Scarring and Body Rejection

Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a strong, flexible, bio-material that may be used someday to close wounds with minimal scarring and rejection by the immune system. Spun from a co...

13 Nov 2008

Researchers Developing Characterization Tools to Study Effect Of Defects In Structural Composites

European project DEFCOM, the objective of which is to develop non-destructive simulation and characterisation tools that enable manufacturers of structural composites to distinguish between different types of defects and thus increase the reliability of these materials.

12 Nov 2008

New Book Examines Product Development and Design for Traditional and Technical Textiles

The evolution of any industry is inevitable; in the case of the textile industry
diverse demands are driving development. Consumers are demanding ethical sourcing
of materials, high-performance fabrics and an affordable price tag. Manufacturers
need to be competitive and forward thinking at all stages of development from
design through to manufacture.

12 Nov 2008

New Book on The Structure and Mechanics of Textile Fibres

Structure and mechanics of fibres form the foundation for which the processes
of design, manufacturing and testing can begin. To this end an understanding
of the structural and mechanical properties of fabrics is not just important
but vital.

12 Nov 2008

New Polypropylene Grades, Color Concentrates and Anti-Microbial Additives for Packaging

Ferro Corporation's (NYSE: FOE) Engineered Polymer Products (EPP) business has introduced several new products that cut costs or provide enhanced performance to end-use products. New Gapex(R) HP products These...

11 Nov 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.

Fibers News

BASF Announce Reduction in Worldwide Production

New Report Details World Nanoparticles In Composites Market

New Oil and Water Separation Membrane Shows Potential in Environmental Applications

Scientists Uncover First Inventor of Fibre Optics - Sponges

Development Underway for New Nano-scale Technique to Build 3D Objects Atom by Atom

Strong-Flexible Biomaterial to Help Close Wounds with Minimal Scarring and Body Rejection

Researchers Developing Characterization Tools to Study Effect Of Defects In Structural Composites

New Book Examines Product Development and Design for Traditional and Technical Textiles

New Book on The Structure and Mechanics of Textile Fibres

New Polypropylene Grades, Color Concentrates and Anti-Microbial Additives for Packaging

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

6Development and Evaluation of P-PPD for Enhanced Crude Oil Flow and Hydrate Mitigation

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