Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Dow Chemical Initiates ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Film Production in Thailand

Dow Chemical has started the ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant film production in the Map Ta Phut, Thailand site for photovoltaic solar panel applications.

3 Aug 2012

Eastman Chemical, Ziba Develop Novel Flask Product Through Materials Design Challenge

Eastman Chemical and Ziba have developed an innovative flask product called TOPO through the Materials Design Challenge. The objective of the challenge was to leverage the expertise of Eastman and Ziba to advance both material and design together and develop a product that is producible with elegant design.

2 Aug 2012

Two New Tours as Part of Euro PM2012 Congress + Exhibition

The European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) has announced the addition of two new tours as part of the Euro PM2012 Congress & Exhibition. The new tours are to the RMS Foundation and the Institute for Medical and Analytical Technologies, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland. The original tours are to Hartmetall and Kennametal.

1 Aug 2012

New Report on Specialty Chemicals in Europe

Market Research solutions provider, Research and Markets has included a new report titled “Specialty Chemicals in Europe” to its report offering. The profiling of the Specialty Chemicals industry in Europe provides quantitative and qualitative synopsis of revenues and market size for the period 2007 to 2011. Market forecast for the period 2012 to 2016 is included.

1 Aug 2012

KBMJ to Receive ¥20.0B Investment to Support Growth of Li-Ion Battery Technology

Kureha, Itochu, Kuraray and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ) have entered into an agreement to support the global growth of Kureha Battery Materials Japan (KBMJ). KBMJ is a subsidiary of Kureha, and it handles materials for lithium-ion batteries (LiB).

31 Jul 2012

Kuraray Acquires Polyvinyl Alcohol Film Manufacturer, MonoSol

Kuraray has declared that it will be taking over the US-based MonoSol, a manufacturer of polyvinyl alcohol (poval) film. This acquisition is part of the company’s strategy to promote one of its key businesses, its “Vinyl Acetate Chemical Chains Business”.

30 Jul 2012

Medical Plastics Market is Projected to Grow Rapidly

A new report titled “Analysis of the Plastic Polymers in Medical Devices Market” has been released by Reportlinker.com.

30 Jul 2012

Encapsys and Entropy Solutions to Microencapsulate PureTemp Phase Change Material

Entropy Solutions, based in Minneapolis, has partnered with Encapsys, Appleton Papers’ subsidiary, to microencapsulate its 100% renewable-based PureTemp phase change material (PCM).

27 Jul 2012

Ningxia Jinhe Chemical, Wuchuan Dongsheng Mining Company Form Strategic Partnership

Wuchuan Dongsheng Mining Company, a subsidiary of China Shen Zhou Mining & Resources which deals in mining and processing of fluorite, copper and other non-ferrous metals, has entered into a partnership to supply fluorite powder, which will be processed, to Ningxia Jinhe Chemical.

27 Jul 2012

BioAmber and Evonik Industries to Develop Sustainable Chemical Catalysts

A Long-term partnership agreement was signed between BioAmber and Evonik Industries for the manufacture and development of sustainable chemical catalysts from the bio-based succinic acid. GBL (gamma - butyrolactone), THF (tetrahydrofuran) and BDO (1,4- butanediol) are some the industrial chemicals which will be made from these catalysts.

26 Jul 2012

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.

Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

Dow Chemical Initiates ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Film Production in Thailand

Eastman Chemical, Ziba Develop Novel Flask Product Through Materials Design Challenge

Two New Tours as Part of Euro PM2012 Congress + Exhibition

New Report on Specialty Chemicals in Europe

KBMJ to Receive ¥20.0B Investment to Support Growth of Li-Ion Battery Technology

Kuraray Acquires Polyvinyl Alcohol Film Manufacturer, MonoSol

Medical Plastics Market is Projected to Grow Rapidly

Encapsys and Entropy Solutions to Microencapsulate PureTemp Phase Change Material

Ningxia Jinhe Chemical, Wuchuan Dongsheng Mining Company Form Strategic Partnership

BioAmber and Evonik Industries to Develop Sustainable Chemical Catalysts

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

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?

Dr. Cameron Chai

Articles from Cameron

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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Editorial Highlights