Earth911, a company that compiles a comprehensive recycling directory, and the plastics division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), an organization representing leading plastic companies, have partnered for a plastics recycling program.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
Global Industry Analysts (GIA) has released a research report on the worldwide paper packaging industry. The report comprises summaries of research findings, market briefs, statistical information, major market challenges and growth drivers.
HBM has introduced a new version of nCode, one of its important brands, namely, nCode DesignLife version 8, which will be available from February 2012.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
Rockwood Holdings, an advanced materials and inorganic specialty chemicals company, has planned to invest $140 million to construct a new lithium carbonate production facility in Chile.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
7 Feb 2012
Teijin has used a fluorine-based coating in the novel lithium ion secondary batteries (LIBs) separator. This coating ensures greater adhesion and heat resistance for significant output enhancements and safety in laminated LIBs for smartphones and tablets.
Ferro has made a significant number of investments that has made it a key manufacturer of pigmented inks that are used in digital printing for decorating ceramic tiles.
Phenom-World is launching the Phenom Programming Interface (PPI) for the Phenom desktop scanning electron microscope.
The new Phenom Programming Interface (PPI) is a must-have for any customer that wants to integrate...
Lake Shore Cryotronics, Inc., manufacturers of scientific sensors, instruments, and systems for precise measurement and control, is pleased to introduce the new Model CRX-VF and Model CRX-EM-HF cryogen-free probe stations.
Jackpot, the Danish Fashion Brand, has adopted an eco-friendly method by including recycled polyester in its clothing collections. The company’s fashion apparel also includes organic linen, cotton, Tencel and alpaca wool.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
Andreas Mershin, a researcher at the MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms, has developed a photovoltaic cell from plant materials. This work is an expansion of a research project, which was started eight years ago by Shuguang Zhang, an associate director and a principal research scientist at Center for Biomedical Engineering in MIT.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
At the 2012 Aveda Environmental Award competition, FutureMark Paper customers, Dirt Rag and GRIT have been felicitated for their environmental efforts and accomplishments in the magazine business through the utilization of eco-conscious paper and production operations.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
Graphic Packaging International and Vacumet have partnered to provide a remarkably attractive finish to KLEENEX Cool Touch Tissues, a new range of facial tissues from Kimberly-Clark.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
SI Group, a manufacturer of alkylated phenols, alkylphenolic resins, phenolic resins, and other chemical intermediates, has planned to construct a new phenolic resin production facility at the Nanjing Chemical Industry Park (NCIP) in China with a $30 million investment.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
6 Feb 2012
Ma’aden Aluminium Company, a joint venture (JV) of Alcoa and Ma’aden, has begun construction of alumina refinery at a fully integrated aluminum industrial complex in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia.
Scientists from Princeton and Cornell Universities and researchers from Momentive Performance Materials have been jointly featured in an article, which is about new iron hydrosilylation technology in the Science magazine in the February 3, 2012 issue.