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DSM Purchases Patent for Catalyst from University of Amsterdam

DSM, a global science-based company active in materials, nutrition and health, has signed a transfer agreement with the University of Amsterdam to purchase the patent and all the associated Intellectual Property (IP) rights for a new catalyst.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 1 Mar 2012

Elsevier Announces Name Change for European Conference of Diamond and Related Materials

A publishing company, Elsevier announced that the European Conference of Diamond and Related Materials has been renamed as the International Conference on Diamond and Carbon Materials (ICDCM).

From Elsevier - Materials Science & Technology Publisher 1 Mar 2012

New Book on Food Packaging Released by iSmithers Rapra Publishing

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Food Packaging and Food Alterations: The User-oriented Approach.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 29 Feb 2012

Shimadzu to Showcase A Range of Products and Technologies at Pittcon

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments will highlight innovative UHPLC, LC/MS, and GC/MS solutions at Pittcon 2012, reinforcing its leadership in analytical science.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 29 Feb 2012

RUB Research Team Develops Water-Based Lithium-Ion Battery

A team led by Dr. Fabio La Mantia, junior group leader of the Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s (RUB) “Semiconductor and Energy Conversion”-group, has planned to commence an aqueous lithium-ion battery development project in March 2012.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Feb 2012

Study Shows No Connection Between Surface Tension on Solids and Energy

A research team from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has demonstrated that the energy needed to produce a new surface has no connection with the surface tension on solid materials. As a result, surface tension on a solid material does not exist.

From VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd 29 Feb 2012

Mohawk Introduces New Carpet Made with DuPont’s Renewably Sourced Fiber

Mohawk, a manufacturer of pre-finished solid and engineered hardwood floors, has introduced SmartStrand Silk, a revolutionary new carpet made using DuPont Sorona renewably sourced polymer. The company has used a flash mob to promote the new carpet.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Feb 2012

Arkema Partners with Elevance Renewable Sciences for Renewable Polymer Production

Arkema, a France-based chemicals producer, has inked a deal with Elevance Renewable Sciences, headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, to develop and produce renewable specialty polymers.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Feb 2012

Corning Gorilla Glass 2 to be Deployed in New Consumer Electronic Devices

Corning, a producer of specialty glass and ceramics, has introduced Corning Gorilla Glass 2, a new damage-resistant cover glass, for use in next generation consumer electronics devices.

From Corning Incorporated 29 Feb 2012

Teijin Supplies Nanofiber to Goldwin for Producing Motorcycle and Bicycle Gloves

Teijin Fibers, the flagship company of the polyester fibers business of Teijin Group, has announced that its 700-nm-thick high-strength polyester nanofiber called Nanofront has been used by Goldwin, a Japanese manufacturer of sport apparel, for producing the palms of motorcycle and bicycle gloves.

From Teijin Limited 29 Feb 2012

Analysis on Worldwide Demand for Kaolin

It is estimated that there will be an increased demand for kaolin in the coming years and will grow 3.7% annually to 28.4 mmt by 2015. The demand is valued at approximately $4.0 billion.

By Dr. Cameron Chai 29 Feb 2012

Analytik Now Offering Handheld FTIR Spectrometers from Agilent

Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, are delighted to announce a new arrangement to become sole value added resellers in the UK and Ireland for Agilent Technologies' portable and handheld FTIR spectrometers for routine analysis and field use.

From Analytik Ltd 28 Feb 2012