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New Book Analyses the Processes that Cause Fatigue and Fracture of Welded Joints

Fracture and fatigue of welded joints and structures from Woodhead Publishing analyses the processes and causes of fracture and fatigue, focusing on how the failure of welded joints and structures can be predicted and minimised in the design process.

16 Feb 2011

HyperSolar Completes Prototype Design of Innovative Thin Solar Concentrator

HyperSolar, Inc. the developer of a breakthrough technology that magnifies the power of the sun to significantly increase the power output of solar cells, today announced that it has successfully completed a prototype design of its innovative thin solar concentrator.

16 Feb 2011

MEMC Forms JV with Samsung Fine Chemicals to Produce High Purity Polysilicon in Korea

Samsung Fine Chemicals (SFC) and MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. announced today a joint venture agreement between SFC and MEMC's affiliate, MEMC Singapore, to produce high purity polysilicon in Ulsan, Korea.

16 Feb 2011

H.B. Fuller's PV-RH275 Adhesive Becomes UL Recognized Component

H.B. Fuller Company a leading global adhesives provider, has leveraged its extensive formulating expertise, application development and market knowledge to complete the comprehensive Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 746C QOQW2 Polymeric Adhesive Systems, Electrical Equipment – Component Recognition Program, which is a pre-requisite for back rail bonding adhesives used to manufacture solar panels.

16 Feb 2011

BASF Exhibits Latest Construction Materials at World of Concrete 2011

BASF, the Chemical Company, showcased its latest construction technology innovations from the Construction Chemicals Division at booth S-10115 during the World of Concrete show, Jan., 18 -21, 2011 in Las Vegas.

16 Feb 2011

Comprehensive Report on Worldwide Copper Industry

Demand for copper, to a certain extent, is dependent on the situation of the international markets served. As a result, copper producers and end-users are subject to various business risks and potential costs, associa...

16 Feb 2011

ADA Uses Nanomaterials to Enhance Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

ADA Technologies, Inc received an $80,000 contract from the U.S. Navy to conduct research into the development of high performance fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for use in the design and manufacture of robust and reliable submarine and submersible hatches.

16 Feb 2011

Superconducting Graphene Quantum Dots Exhibit Andreev Bound States

Illinois researchers have documented the first observations of some unusual physics when two prominent electric materials are connected: superconductors and graphene. Led by University of Illinois physics professor Na...

16 Feb 2011

CVD Equipment Announces $9.3 Million Worth Orders in January, 2011

CVD Equipment Corporation (Nasdaq: CVV) announced today that new orders received during the month of January, 2011 totaled approximately $9.3 million dollars.

16 Feb 2011

Hanwha SolarOne to Present at SNEC PV Power Expo 2011

Hanwha SolarOne Co., Ltd., a vertically integrated manufacturer of silicon ingots, wafers and photovoltaic ("PV") cells and modules in China, will be delivering a presentation at SNEC PV Power Expo 2011 on February 22, 2011, given by Dr. Srinivasamohan "Mohan" Narayanan, Vice President of Technology at Hanwha SolarOne.

16 Feb 2011

Defense Logistics Agency Extends Metals Prime Vendor Contract with Metals USA

Metals USA Holdings Corp. announced today that the Defense Logistics Agency, the Department of Defense's combat logistics support agency, has exercised its option to extend the existing Metals Prime Vendor contract with Metals USA Holdings Corp. ("Metals USA"), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, I-Solutions Direct, Inc., to supply the Southeast Region of the United States.

16 Feb 2011

In-Depth Analysis on Chemical Material and Product Manufacturing Industry in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China chemical material and chemical product manufacturing industry, 2011" report to their offering. China chemical material and chemical product manu...

16 Feb 2011

Scientists Complete Nanoscopic Investigation of Discoloured Paint

Scientists have identified a complex chemical reaction responsible for the degradation of two paintings by Vincent van Gogh and other artists of the late 19th century.

16 Feb 2011

OPXBIO Reaches Commercial Bioprocess Performance and Cost Goals for BioAcrylic Production

OPX Biotechnologies Inc. (OPXBIO), a renewable chemical and biofuel company, today announced that it has achieved the commercial bioprocess performance and cost goals for its first product, BioAcrylic. In just 18 months of pilot-scale development, OPXBIO has demonstrated a manufacturing process for making performance-equivalent BioAcrylic that is lower cost and more sustainable than petroleum-based acrylic.

16 Feb 2011

Segetis Joins with Method Products to Use Bio-Based Materials in Cleaning Products

Segetis, Inc., a technology enabled green chemistry company, has established a new partnership with Method Products, inc., a manufacturer of home cleaning and laundry products, to use their bio-based materials in a variety of Method's products moving forward. The first products with these ingredients will hit store shelves in March.

16 Feb 2011