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Alcoa Look to Establish Aluminum Strategic Cooperation Agreements with China

Alcoa announced
today that it has formed a strategic cooperation agreement with the People’s
Government of Henan Province in China to jointly establish world class projects
for the fabricated and primary aluminum industry.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 12 Feb 2009

H+H Become First British Pre-Cast Building Manufacturer with Carbon Trust Standard Certification

H+H
is the first manufacturer of pre-cast building products in Britain to be officially
certified with the Carbon Trust Standard, after taking action on climate change
by reducing its carbon footprint by 5%.

12 Feb 2009

Silver Nanoparticles Allow Production of Flexible Microelectrodes

A new ink developed by researchers at the University of Illinois allows them to write their own silver linings. The ink, composed of silver nanoparticles, can be used in electronic and optoelectronic applications to ...

12 Feb 2009

Carbon Free Solar Powered Transportation System Demonatrated in Silicon Valley

Applied Materials,
Inc. today conducted a simulation of the "carbon-free" transportation
of the future at its Silicon Valley research campus, connecting battery-operated
vehicles into the electrical grid utilizing energy generated by the company's
parking lot-based solar array.

12 Feb 2009

Results Are In for US Aluminum Can Recycling Challenge

The U.S. Conference of Mayors, Novelis Inc. and Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB) announced the winners in the fifth annual Cans for Cash: City Recycling Challenge at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 77th Winter Meeting in...

12 Feb 2009

Alumina and Aluminium Players Explore Strategic Ventures to Expand Their Businesses

Chinalco and Alcoa jointly
announced today that the two companies intend to explore opportunities to expand
their commercial relationship by identifying strategic ventures that will benefit
from the companies’ complementary strengths in bauxite, alumina, aluminum
and fabricated products.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 12 Feb 2009

Auro Natural Paints Now Carry Ethical and Ecological Recognition

Auro UK Natural Paints
are pleased to announce the launch of their new look label that incorporates
Ethical Consumer Magazine’s new ‘Best Buy” logo.

12 Feb 2009

Improved Solar Cell Performance Leads to Multiple Equipment Sales

Researchers have developed a novel thin-film coating providing an unparalleled
level of surface
passivation of crystalline silicon solar cells.

12 Feb 2009

Increasing the Efficiency of Solar Cells

Questions about the ability to increase the energy output of solar cells have
prompted Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers to reassess carrier multiplication
in extremely small semiconductor particles.

11 Feb 2009

Dow Corning Purchase Enough Wind Energy to Run Corprate Headquarters

Dow Corning
Corporation announced an agreement to purchase more than 14,000 megawatt
hours of wind generated renewable energy through Consumers Energy’s Green
Generation program, making Dow Corning one of the largest private purchasers
of renewable energy in the State of Michigan.

From Dow Corning 11 Feb 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

Alcoa Look to Establish Aluminum Strategic Cooperation Agreements with China

H+H Become First British Pre-Cast Building Manufacturer with Carbon Trust Standard Certification

Silver Nanoparticles Allow Production of Flexible Microelectrodes

Carbon Free Solar Powered Transportation System Demonatrated in Silicon Valley

Results Are In for US Aluminum Can Recycling Challenge

Alumina and Aluminium Players Explore Strategic Ventures to Expand Their Businesses

Auro Natural Paints Now Carry Ethical and Ecological Recognition

Improved Solar Cell Performance Leads to Multiple Equipment Sales

Increasing the Efficiency of Solar Cells

Dow Corning Purchase Enough Wind Energy to Run Corprate Headquarters

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

4New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

5A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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

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