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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

Opening of New Center for Advancement in Materials Science and Biology

Brandeis University has won a highly competitive $7.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC). The Center will study the effects of i...

16 Sep 2008

Engineers Develop New Solar Power Cells Using Thin Wafers of Germanium

A wafer of the element germanium, a semiconductor that is used as the bottom layer of highly efficient solar power cells. University of Utah engineers have devised a new way of cutting the wafers so that less of the expensive material is wasted during the cutting process.

15 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

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

Opening of New Center for Advancement in Materials Science and Biology

Engineers Develop New Solar Power Cells Using Thin Wafers of Germanium

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Moisture, Volatiles and Ash Determination in Coal & Coke

Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

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 to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

4DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6QUT Researchers Develop Promising Flexible Semiconductor for Wearable Tech

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