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Solutia to Supply Synthetic Heat Transfer Fluid for Solar Thermal Power Plant

Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA) announced today that it will be supplying Therminol(R) synthetic heat transfer fluid to a new 50 MW solar thermal power plant in Lebrija, Spain, which will start up in spring 2010. Iberese, a Spa...

5 May 2009

Renewable Materials Used to Build Urban Hydrid Concept car

A student project team at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, Sweden built a racing car incorporating the one-component resin system Tribest from global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis. This environmentally sound product is part of the body of the bio-based urban hybrid concept car that is entering in the Shell Eco-marathon.

5 May 2009

Sandia Wins $777 Million in Grants

Sandia National Laboratories researchers scored big in the $777 million, five-year DOE Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs) announced last week by the White House.

5 May 2009

Uiversity of Arizona to Get Multi Million Dollar Energy Research Center

The University of Arizona in Tucson will become the home of a $15 million Energy Frontier Research Center, or EFRC, one of 46 new centers of its kind announced this week.

5 May 2009

EPA Forced to Review Solid Waste Ruling to Encourage Recycling

EPA is announcing next steps on two hazardous waste rules to respond to concerns raised by stakeholders: the Definition of Solid Waste rule and the Emission Comparable Fuels rule. EPA is planning to hold a public mee...

5 May 2009

Collaboration to Work on Building Integrated Photovoltaics to Replace Conventional Building Materials

Konarka Technologies, Inc., an innovator in development and commercialization of Konarka Power Plastic, a material that converts light to energy, today announced the company has entered into an advanced product developme...

5 May 2009

Gypsum Fiberglass Products to Go on Show at American Institute of Architects Convention

At the 2009 American Institute of Architects (AIA) convention, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC - a leader in innovative building products and practices - will showcase the industry's only full portfolio of gypsum fibergla...

4 May 2009

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Found to be Less Energy Efficient

A comprehensive study of old and new manufacturing processes, from machining metal to making carbon nanofibers, shows that the more advanced technologies are less efficient in their use of energy and materials per kilogram of output.

4 May 2009

Cross Beam and Helium Ion Microscopy Workshop Attracts over 150 Attendees

More than 150 scientists and users of the ZEISS CrossBeam and Helium Ion Microscope systems met at the 1st European user workshop in Dresden. In several sessions the participants got an overview on current product develo...

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 4 May 2009

Findings Could Lead to Artifical Photosynthetic Systems that Harvest Solar Energy

An international team of scientists has determined the structure of the chlorophyll molecules in green bacteria that are responsible for harvesting light energy. The team's results one day could be used to build artificial photosynthetic systems, such as those that convert solar energy to electrical energy.

4 May 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.

Sustainable Technologies News

Solutia to Supply Synthetic Heat Transfer Fluid for Solar Thermal Power Plant

Renewable Materials Used to Build Urban Hydrid Concept car

Sandia Wins $777 Million in Grants

Uiversity of Arizona to Get Multi Million Dollar Energy Research Center

EPA Forced to Review Solid Waste Ruling to Encourage Recycling

Collaboration to Work on Building Integrated Photovoltaics to Replace Conventional Building Materials

Gypsum Fiberglass Products to Go on Show at American Institute of Architects Convention

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Found to be Less Energy Efficient

Cross Beam and Helium Ion Microscopy Workshop Attracts over 150 Attendees

Findings Could Lead to Artifical Photosynthetic Systems that Harvest Solar Energy

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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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?

Sustainable Technologies 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

4YASA and Automobili Lamborghini Unveil Next-Generation High-Performance E-Propulsion Technology

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

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

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