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Lighthouse Turret off Lorient Coast in Brittany Improved with EPFL Technology for Bridges

A lighthouse turret off the coast of Lorient in Brittany has been enhanced with technology developed at EPFL for bridges. This trial run will test the application of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC).

16 Sep 2013

MIT Researchers Show that Software Must Manage the High-Speed on-Chip Memory Banks Called ‘Caches.’

In today’s computers, moving data to and from main memory consumes so much time and energy that microprocessors have their own small, high-speed memory banks, known as “caches,” which store frequently used data. Traditionally, managing the caches has required fairly simple algorithms that can be hard-wired into the chips.

By Larry Hardesty 16 Sep 2013

Research Team Freeze One Step of Speedy Chemical Reaction for Better Understanding

In synthetic chemistry, making the best possible use of the needed ingredients is key to optimizing high-quality production at the lowest possible cost.

16 Sep 2013

Researchers Formulate Technique for Immobilizing Organic Catalysts on Textiles Using Ultraviolet Light

In future, it will be much easier to produce some active pharmaceutical substances and chemical compounds than was the case to date. An international team working with chemists from the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr have immobilised various catalysts on nylon in a very simple way. Catalysts mediate between the reagents in a chemical reaction and control the process leading to the desired end product.

16 Sep 2013

Spanish Scientists Reported First Self-Healing Polymer Called Terminator

Scientists in Spain have reported the first self-healing polymer that spontaneously and independently repairs itself without any intervention. The new material could be used to improve the security and lifetime of plastic parts in everyday products such as electrical components, cars and even houses.

16 Sep 2013

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes 2013 Review Recognize Outokumpu’s Strong Sustainability Performance

Outokumpu’s strong sustainability performance has been recognized again by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) in their 2013 review. This is the seventh consecutive year Outokumpu has maintained its membership in the DJSI World. In the 2013 review, Outokumpu is one of the top three steel companies worldwide included in the DJSI World index.

From Outokumpu Stainless, Inc. 16 Sep 2013

First Shipment of Emirates Steel’s Nuclear Grade Reinforcing Steel Delivered to Barakah

The first shipment of 'UAE Made' nuclear grade reinforcing steel, produced by Emirates Steel, was delivered to Barakah, ENEC's selected site of the UAE peaceful nuclear energy program.

16 Sep 2013

Ambrell to Participate in Manufacturing Day 2013 on October 4

Ambrell, a leading manufacturer of induction heating solutions, is pleased to announce that it will be participating in Manufacturing Day. On October 4th, a facility tour of Ambrell in Scottsville, NY will be given to...

From Ambrell Induction Heating Solutions 13 Sep 2013

Two Globally Recognized Senior Engineers And Two PhD Graduates Appointed By Element

Element Materials Technology announces the appointment of two globally recognized senior engineers and two PhD graduates to spearhead the further development of its Oil & Gas materials testing division. Their role...

From Element Materials Technology 13 Sep 2013

Praxair Announces Start-Up of its Hydrogen Plant in Valero

Praxair, Inc. today announced the start-up of its state-of-the-art 135 million standard cubic feet per day (scfd) hydrogen plant serving Valero’s St. Charles refinery in Norco, Louisiana, under a long-term supply agreement.

13 Sep 2013

Pack Expo Vegas 2013 to Feature CEI’s Award Winning Packaging

cei (Coating Excellence International), a market leading flexible and technical products packaging company, has garnered a spot in the Packaging of Showcase Innovation at Pack Expo Vegas, which is being held in Las Vegas, September 23rd through the 25th, 2013.

13 Sep 2013

TUM Researchers Present Non-Toxic Halogen Bridge Donors to Serve as Organic Catalysts

Catalysts are essential for the chemical industry because they accelerate reactions and increase their yields. However, many of the catalysts in use today are based on expensive and environmentally harmful metals. Stefan Huber and Florian Kniep from the Chair of Organic Chemistry at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) have now presented an alternative: non-toxic compounds, so-called halogen bridge donors, can serve as organic catalysts. Evonik Industries AG awarded Florian Kniep their research prize for his work.

13 Sep 2013

BASF Creates Novel “MySetta” Show Car Based on a 1958 BMW Isetta 250

Once named the “bubble car”, the Isetta turns heads wherever it goes. It gets people’s creative juices flowing, and not just for thinking up nicknames. BASF has created a unique “MySetta” show car based on a 1958 BMW Isetta 250.

From BASF Corporation 13 Sep 2013

UC Doctoral Student Presented Research at ACS Conference on Novel Water Treatment Methods

Xiaodi Duan, University of Cincinnati environmental engineering doctoral student, presented her research on photochemical degradation of pharmaceuticals and other emerging contaminants from drinking water or wastewater by homogeneous (stable solutions) UV-254-nm based advanced oxidation processes. She presented her research at the American Chemical Society conference Sept. 8-12.

13 Sep 2013

ASU Professor Aditi Chattopadhyay Receives 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Kharagpur

Impressive accomplishments in mechanical and aerospace engineering recently earned Arizona State University professor Aditi Chattopadhyay a 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur.

By Rosie Gochnour and Joe Kullman 13 Sep 2013

Materials Science News

Lighthouse Turret off Lorient Coast in Brittany Improved with EPFL Technology for Bridges

MIT Researchers Show that Software Must Manage the High-Speed on-Chip Memory Banks Called ‘Caches.’

Research Team Freeze One Step of Speedy Chemical Reaction for Better Understanding

Researchers Formulate Technique for Immobilizing Organic Catalysts on Textiles Using Ultraviolet Light

Spanish Scientists Reported First Self-Healing Polymer Called Terminator

The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes 2013 Review Recognize Outokumpu’s Strong Sustainability Performance

First Shipment of Emirates Steel’s Nuclear Grade Reinforcing Steel Delivered to Barakah

Ambrell to Participate in Manufacturing Day 2013 on October 4

Two Globally Recognized Senior Engineers And Two PhD Graduates Appointed By Element

Praxair Announces Start-Up of its Hydrogen Plant in Valero

Pack Expo Vegas 2013 to Feature CEI’s Award Winning Packaging

TUM Researchers Present Non-Toxic Halogen Bridge Donors to Serve as Organic Catalysts

BASF Creates Novel “MySetta” Show Car Based on a 1958 BMW Isetta 250

UC Doctoral Student Presented Research at ACS Conference on Novel Water Treatment Methods

ASU Professor Aditi Chattopadhyay Receives 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Kharagpur

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