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Students Develop Automated Sun Tracking Solar Power Panels Wins Top Honors

A team of five students who designed a system that could allow solar power panels to track the sun without motors or control systems won top honors Thursday, and a check for $10,000, in the finals of a competition aimed at developing innovative energy technologies.

22 Sep 2008

Schnitzer Steel Signs Agreement to Acquire Scrap Metal Processing Plant

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ponce Resources of Salinas, Puerto Rico (“Ponce”). Ponce is engaged in the business of collecting, pro...

19 Sep 2008

Research Groups Craft 'Green Gasoline' from Sugar and Carbohydrates

Following independent paths of investigation, two research teams are announcing this month that they have successfully converted sugar-potentially derived from agricultural waste and non-food plants-into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and a range of other valuable chemicals.

19 Sep 2008

Sun Capital Partners Affiliate Acquires Coated-Recycled Board (CRB) Mills for Folding Carton Packaging Product

Sun Capital Partners, Inc. (“Sun Capital”), a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies, today announced that one of its affiliates has acqu...

18 Sep 2008

Researchers Develop Method to Rapidly Copy Biological Surface Structures

Someday, your car might have the metallic finish of some insects or the deep black of a butterfly's wing, and the reflectors might be patterned on the nanostructure of a fly's eyes, according to Penn State researchers who have developed a method to rapidly and inexpensively copy biological surface structures.

18 Sep 2008

DuPont Takes Fresh Approach Towards Photovoltaic Solar Energy Solutions

Using a fresh approach, DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) recently highlighted new material innovations and plans for future growth at the 23rd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition- the world's largest photovoltaic (PV) event, held this year in Valencia, Spain.

17 Sep 2008

Dow Corning to Showcase New Innovation in Silicone Technology for the Pulp and Paper Industries

Dow Corning Corporation, a leading silicone technology provider, will exhibit innovative silicone solutions for the pulp and paper industries at China Paper 2008, Booth 1901. Dow Corning will feature Dow Corning® ...

17 Sep 2008

DSM Announce Major Expansion of its Innovative Picture Glass Claryl

Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in The Netherlands, today announces a major capacity expansion for its innovative picture glass ®claryl. Within a year after i...

17 Sep 2008

Hydro Showcase Infiinite Ideas in Aluminium Products at Aluminium 2008

This will be Hydro's seventh appearance on the trade fair in Essen. Hydro's exhibition stand, covering an area of 400 square meters, can be found in Hall 3, near the main entrance. Hydro is involved in every step of the aluminium value chain, from bauxite mining to alumina refining to primary production and everyday products – and don’t forget recycling. The possibilities are truly infinite.

17 Sep 2008

Development of New Rechargeable Batteries to Enhance Future Hybrid Electric Cars

Researchers at the University of Bath are helping to develop new rechargeable batteries that could improve hybrid electric cars in the future. Transport is a major energy user and is estimated to be responsible for ar...

17 Sep 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.

Sustainable Technologies News

Students Develop Automated Sun Tracking Solar Power Panels Wins Top Honors

Schnitzer Steel Signs Agreement to Acquire Scrap Metal Processing Plant

Research Groups Craft 'Green Gasoline' from Sugar and Carbohydrates

Sun Capital Partners Affiliate Acquires Coated-Recycled Board (CRB) Mills for Folding Carton Packaging Product

Researchers Develop Method to Rapidly Copy Biological Surface Structures

DuPont Takes Fresh Approach Towards Photovoltaic Solar Energy Solutions

Dow Corning to Showcase New Innovation in Silicone Technology for the Pulp and Paper Industries

DSM Announce Major Expansion of its Innovative Picture Glass Claryl

Hydro Showcase Infiinite Ideas in Aluminium Products at Aluminium 2008

Development of New Rechargeable Batteries to Enhance Future Hybrid Electric Cars

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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Tests for Oil and Adhesive Tape Interaction

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

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

4A Bio-Inspired Catalyst for Efficient Chemical Reactions

5New Lithium Composite Promises Enhanced Safety and Lifespan

6A Novel Approach to Enhancing Thermophotovoltaic Efficiency

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