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Global Outlook on Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Adhesives & Sealants Market Report: 2010 Edition" report to their offering. Adhesives are predominantly comprised of polymers, which harden...

11 Feb 2011

Researchers Create New Catalytic Material for Fuel Cells

A new combination of nanoparticles and graphene results in a more durable catalytic material for fuel cells, according to work published today online at the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

11 Feb 2011

Silvaco Provides Software to Upgrade Solar3D’s Simulation Systems

Solar3D, Inc. the developer of a breakthrough 3-dimensional solar cell technology to maximize the conversion of sunlight into electricity, today announced an upgrade of its computer simulation systems using the sophisticated software from Santa Clara-based Silvaco.

11 Feb 2011

New Dynogrind Spindle Series from Dynomax for Robotic Grinding of Abrasive Materials

Combining its spindle expertise with its in-depth knowledge of harsh grinding environments, Dynomax Inc. introduces its new Dynogrind™ spindle series designed specifically for robotic grinding of abrasive materials...

11 Feb 2011

Keen Interest in Paper Reviewing Particle Sizing Standards

A paper reviewing the development of reference standards over three decades, given at last December’s USP Workshop on Particle Size in Rockville MD, received a warm welcome from delegates. Presenter Dr Graham Rideal of Whitehouse Scientific was delighted with the level of interest his talk elicited at the event, which has translated into continuing requests for the paper itself.

From Whitehouse Scientific 10 Feb 2011

Sabic Innovative Plastics Display Materials for Medical Device Manufacturers

Sabic's specialty compounds provide fresh approaches to regulatory compliance and the surge in wireless monitoring devices for convenient, less-expensive home and outpatient care. SABIC Innovative Plastics is firmly committed to the medical device industry and is making continuous investments in technologies that help customers meet current and future healthcare challenges.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 10 Feb 2011

PANalytical Acquire XRF Laboratories from BGS

Leading analytical X-ray company PANalytical (Almelo, the Netherlands) has acquired the XRF laboratories from the British Geological Survey - BGS (Keyworth, United Kingdom). The acquisition further strengthens PANalytica...

10 Feb 2011

Cabot to Invest US$20 Million for Building New Black Masterbatch Production Plant in China

Cabot Corporation announced today that it has begun construction of a new black masterbatch plant at its Tianjin facility located in Tianjin Economic Development Area (TEDA) in China.

10 Feb 2011

LiNA Medical Employs Eastman Tritan Copolyester in Two New Medical Devices

Eastman Chemical Company today announced that LiNA Medical is one of the first medical device manufacturers to utilize the durability and high-flow processing advantages of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester in the medical device market with the introduction of the MaxFlow and FleXeal 5™ devices.

10 Feb 2011

mPhase and the U.S. Army Enter Three-Year Agreement to Test Smart NanoBattery

mPhase Technologies, Inc. today announced that it has signed a 3 year CRADA (Cooperative Research and Development Agreement) with the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development, and Engineering Center (ARDEC) at Picatinny, New Jersey.

10 Feb 2011

In-Depth Analysis on Aluminum Mining Industry in China

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China aluminum mining industry, 2011" report to their offering. China aluminum mining Industry, 2011 is valuable for anyone who wants to invest in the...

10 Feb 2011

Titanium Dioxide Industrial Suppliers to Attend IntertechPira’s TiO<sub>2</sub> 2011

Companies from all over the titanium dioxide supply chain are expected to be in attendance at IntertechPira’s TiO₂ 2011.

10 Feb 2011

AGC Invests 20 Billion Yen in New Float Glass Furnace in Japan

AGC announced today it is investing 20 billion yen (about $240 million USD) in a new float glass furnace in Japan to produce specialty glass for chemical strengthening, including newly developed Dragontrail™, to meet the rapidly growing demand worldwide for cover glass used in mobile devices.

10 Feb 2011

Novomer Honored at InformexUSA's Sustainability Award Program

Novomer Inc., a sustainable materials company pioneering a family of high-performance plastics, polymers and other chemicals from renewable feedstocks such as carbon dioxide (CO2), today announced that it has been recognized with a InformexUSA 2011 Profiles in Sustainability Award.

10 Feb 2011

Waste Management, Genomatica Join to Enable Production of Higher-Value Chemicals from Syngas

Waste Management and Genomatica today announced a strategic joint development agreement to research and advance Genomatica's technology and manufacturing processes to enable production of intermediate and basic chemicals from syngas made from municipal solid waste.

10 Feb 2011