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Forecast & Opportunities Report on India Adhesives Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "India Adhesives Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019" report to their offering.

19 May 2014

Ice River Springs Green Bottle Wins DuPont Award

In Western Canada, the large blue-tinted bottles used for water coolers have been turning green and the initiative has been recognized with a DuPont Awards for packaging innovation.

19 May 2014

Forecast Report on Global Water Soluble Polymers Market

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Water Soluble Polymers (Polyacrylamide, Guar Gum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Casein, Gelatin, Polyacrylic Acid and Others) Market for Water Treatment, Detergent & Household Products, Petroleum, Paper Making and Other Applications - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019", the global water soluble polymers market was valued at USD 23.38 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 29.63 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period from 2013 to 2019. The global water soluble polymers market volume was 5,483.8 kilo tons in 2012.

19 May 2014

Outstanding Scientific Publications honored with the 2014 WITec PaperAward

The winners of this year’s WITec PaperAwards have been announced. Research groups from the USA, France, and Germany won the PaperAwards in gold, silver, and bronze, respectively.

From WITec GmbH 16 May 2014

Monash University Adopts Asynt DrySyn MULTI Heating Block Systems for Safe Synthetic Research

The School of Chemistry at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia reports how it is using Asynt DrySyn MULTI heating block systems to support its ground breaking synthetic research in photovoltaics, water splitting and nanoimaging.

From Asynt 16 May 2014

Two Different Polymers Used to Imitate Biological Lubrication

Lubricants are required wherever moving parts come together. They prevent direct contact between solid elements and ensure that gears, bearings, and valves work as smoothly as possible. Depending on the application, the ideal lubricant must meet conflicting requirements. On the one hand, it should be as thin as possible because this reduces friction.

16 May 2014

EPFL Achieves 12.4% Conversion Efficiency Using Cost-Effective Material on Lead Halide Perovskite Devices

Despite their solar-energy conversion efficiency, hybrid lead halide perovskites have high costs of manufacturing because of the expensive materials used for hole-transporting. By using a cheap inorganic alternative, EPFL scientists have achieved 12.4% power-conversion efficiency.

16 May 2014

Demonstrating Fuel Savings in Hydraulic Fluid with "Simulator" by the Oil Additives Team at Evoniks

Evonik’s Oil Additives team will feature a simulated demonstration of the fuel savings power in its DYNAVIS®-formulated hydraulic fluid at the 69th STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition at the Disney Contemporary Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida from May 18- 22.

From Evonik Industries AG 16 May 2014

Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit to Begin Manufacturing of Front-Side Metallization Paste in China

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit, a worldwide leading supplier of metallization pastes for solar cells, has decided to begin manufacturing front-side metallization paste in China. This move will complement the local sales, technical staff and back-side paste production that currently exist in China.

From Heraeus Holding GmbH 16 May 2014

Dow ENLIGHT Polyolefin Film Demonstrates Zero Potential Induced Degradation Loss

Photovoltaic (PV) modules continue to gain momentum as a viable renewable energy source in the marketplace. With reputable ENLIGHT™ Polyolefin Encapsulant Films for PV modules, Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, a business unit of Dow, has established itself as an industry leader for polyolefin encapsulants products that produce high-performance PV systems.

From Dow Chemicals 16 May 2014

New Class of Polymer Materials Discovered

Scientists from IBM Research have successfully discovered a new class of polymer materials that can potentially transform manufacturing and fabrication in the fields of transportation, aerospace, and microelectronics.

16 May 2014

SMI Metal Engineering eXpo to Take Place October 20-22, 2015

The Spring Manufacturers Institute (SMI) announced today the launch of the SMI Metal Engineering eXpo™ at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C. The inaugural event for the engineered spring and precision metal components industries will take place October 20-22, 2015.

16 May 2014

New Research Report on US Battery & Fuel Cell Materials Market

Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: US Battery & Fuel Cell Materials Market

16 May 2014

MMFX’s ChromX 4100 Recognized as Finalist for AMM Awards for Steel Excellence

MMFX® Steel Corporation of America has been named as a finalist for American Metal Markets’ (AMM) annual Awards for Steel Excellence. MMFX was nominated in the “Best Innovation – Product” category for their development of the high-strength reinforcing steel, ChromX™ 4100.

16 May 2014

SNEC PV Power Expo 2014: Dow Corning to Highlight Novel Silicone-Based Solutions

Dow Corning will introduce its latest solar solutions at booth W4-523 at SNEC 2014, the 8th International Photovoltaic Conference and Expo, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from May 20 to May 22.

From Dow Corning 16 May 2014