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Separative Bioreactor Could Prove an Economical Means of Turning Biomass into Plastics - News Item

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are working on separative reactors for turning biomass into fuels, and plastics. This could prove to be an alternative to petrochemicals. Progress and the technology are outlined. Posted July 25 2005

25 Jul 2005

Huntsman Launch Fast Curing Polyetheramine, JEFFAMINE XTJ-590 Amine

Huntsman Corporation announced today the launch of its new, fast curing polyetheramine, JEFFAMINE® XTJ-590 amine. It can be used alone or blended with standard polyetheramines for epoxy curing, polyamide preparation or applications requiring high purity reactive diamines. Posted July 25 2005

25 Jul 2005

Reinforced Polypropylene Automotive Parts Satisfy Recycling Laws - News Item

British scientists have perfected a way of producing self reinforced polypropylene parts which will help vehicle manufacturers meet stringent new laws on recycling. The technology opens the door fpr production of ultra cheap, ultra strong automotive components. Posted July 25 2005

25 Jul 2005

Magnesium Fishing Reel Frame Wins Die Casting Award - News Item

Phillips Plastics have won a die casting award for a magnesium fishing reel frame. Use of magnesium made it lighter than aluminium, while surface finishes were better than plastic.

20 Jul 2005

Sharp Develop Technology to Blend Plant-Based Plastic and Waste Plastic from Scrapped Consumer Electronics

Sharp have developed a technology that allows them to use waste plastic (polypropylene and polystyrene) and blend it with a plant-based polymer which will reduce the demand for petroleum based polymers. Posted July 12 2005

12 Jul 2005

BMC’s Carbon Nanotube Bikes to Challenge for 2005 Tour de France

The Phonak Cycling Team will be challenging for the Tour de France using BMC's latest bikes made from carbon nanotubes. The CNT based frames feature minimal weight and maximal strength. Posted June 25 2005

11 Jul 2005

King Arthur Tools Combine Tungsten Carbide Tools and Chainsaw Technology to Make Hoof Trimming Easier

King Arthur Tools have released Merlin and Bors. Tungsten carbide based tools that utilise chainsaw technology to make hoof trimming easier and more econmical. Posted May 23 2005

11 Jul 2005

Brookhaven Scientists Devise Method for Removing Uranium from Contaminated Steel Surfaces

Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University (SBU) scientists have developed a simple, safe method of removing uranium from contaminated metallic surfaces using citric acid formulations with resultant materials being safe to recycle or dispose of. Posted June 30 2005

7 Jul 2005

Glass Container Recycling - Using a Rock Crusher to Recycle Container Glass

A Sandvik Merlin VSI rock crusher has been employed by Visy Recycling to recycle glass. Various applications of the recycled materials are also described.

From Visy 5 Jul 2005

Predicting Sedimentation and Stability Problems

Suspensions may be acceptably stable to sedimentation for two reasons. Either the bulk material has a yield stress high enough to hold the particles in suspension, or the material has a ‘zero shear viscosity’ high enough that sedimentation occurs in an acceptably slow manner.

From Malvern Panalytical 6 Jun 2005

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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.

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Separative Bioreactor Could Prove an Economical Means of Turning Biomass into Plastics - News Item

Huntsman Launch Fast Curing Polyetheramine, JEFFAMINE XTJ-590 Amine

Reinforced Polypropylene Automotive Parts Satisfy Recycling Laws - News Item

Magnesium Fishing Reel Frame Wins Die Casting Award - News Item

Sharp Develop Technology to Blend Plant-Based Plastic and Waste Plastic from Scrapped Consumer Electronics

BMC’s Carbon Nanotube Bikes to Challenge for 2005 Tour de France

King Arthur Tools Combine Tungsten Carbide Tools and Chainsaw Technology to Make Hoof Trimming Easier

Brookhaven Scientists Devise Method for Removing Uranium from Contaminated Steel Surfaces

Glass Container Recycling - Using a Rock Crusher to Recycle Container Glass

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