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Arkema to Distribute EVOH Copolymers for Taiwanese Manufacturer

Arkema is joining forces with Taiwanese chemicals manufacturer Chang Chun Petrochemicals Co. Ltd to distribute its Evasin EVOH copolymers. EVOH (Ethylene - Vinyl Alcohol) is a high barrier polymer used in multilayer film...

13 Nov 2009

Bioleaching Used to Remove Iron from Mining Effluent

Pauliina Nurmi M.Sc.(Tech.) completed her doctorate at the Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering at Tampere University of Technology (TUT), a study of microbiological methods for oxidising and removing iron in biole...

13 Nov 2009

Polyolefin Foam Manufacturer Acquires Polymer-Tec

On 4 November 2009 Sekisui Alveo, leading European manufacturer of cross-linked polyolefin foams, signed an agreement to purchase the German company Polymer-Tec GmbH. On 1 January 2010 the subsidiary of Polymer-Chemie Gm...

13 Nov 2009

Merger Creates Massive Metal and Plastic Fastener Supplier

A Raymond, a leading global supplier of automotive engineered fastening and fluid-handling connections systems, has acquired Tinnerman Palnut Engineered Products of Brunswick, Ohio. A Raymond will merge its current N...

13 Nov 2009

American Cochlear Implat Manufacturer Acquired by Sonova

Advanced Bionics (AB), the only U.S.-based manufacturer of cochlear implants (or "bionic ears"), announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sonova Holding AG, the world's le...

13 Nov 2009

China Solar Power Buy ThinSilicon

China Solar Power (Holdings) Ltd. ("CSP"), a manufacturer of thin film amorphous silicon photovoltaic modules, today announced that it purchased ThinSilicon, Inc., a leading developer of thin film manufacturing...

13 Nov 2009

World's Highest Efficiency LED Bulbs to Replace Incandescent and Fluorescent Bulbs

LEDnovation, Inc. introduces world's highest efficiency state-of-the-art LED bulb for the North American Market. "This is a continuing milestone in our energy efficiency brought to life solutions," stated I...

13 Nov 2009

Bioplastics Conference Sets Record for Attendees

The industry conference on bioplastics took place for the fourth time in Berlin on the 10th and 11th of November. Despite the difficult financial situation the event set a new visitor record. 380 visitors and 27 exhibitors attended the conference hosted by the European Bioplastics Association. Experts still expect continued growth in the field of compostable and biobased materials.

13 Nov 2009

Insulating Beta Alumina Material Found to Induce Large Electrical Currents

Johns Hopkins materials scientists have found a new use for a chemical compound that has traditionally been viewed as an electrical conductor, a substance that allows electricity to flow through it. By orienting the compound in a different way, the researchers have turned it into a thin film insulator, which instead blocks the flow of electricity, but can induce large electric currents elsewhere.

13 Nov 2009

Dental Restorative Material Based on Zirconia Nanoplatelets

Tooth enamel is hardest material in the human body because it's made almost entirely of minerals. As tough as it may be, however, enamel can be broken down by bacteria, forming cavities and eventually destroying the ...

13 Nov 2009

Tenova to Supply Rotary Furnace and Heat Treating Line to ArcelorMittal Pipe Mill JV

On October 29th 2009, Tenova through its Business Unit Tenova LOI Italimpianti won an important order for the Arcelor Mittal Tubular Products Jubail, in al Jubail Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a seamless pipe mill. The ...

12 Nov 2009

ArcelorMittal Take Almost Full Control of Czech Steel Maker

ArcelorMittal announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire a 13.881% stake in ArcelorMittal Ostrava, a.s. from a subsidiary of PPF GROUP N.V., an international financial and investment group in Central and Easter...

12 Nov 2009

Preparation under Way to Heat Fusion Reactor to Millions of Degrees

Preparations at Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching near Munich for the system that is to heat the plasma of the ITER international fusion test reactor to many million degrees have entered a new rou...

12 Nov 2009

Research into Metamaterials for Invisibility Cloaking Nets £4.9 Million Funding Boost

Research into designing and building unique 'metamaterials' has received a £4.9 million funding boost from The Leverhulme Trust, it is announced today. Metamaterials can be used for invisibility 'cloaki...

12 Nov 2009

Semiconductor Manufacturers Team Up to Deal with Silicon Chips

Designers of high-speed silicon chips have often had to compromise on performance levels for their integrated circuit designs because of physical weaknesses appearing during design verification or even in production. Thi...

12 Nov 2009

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Arkema to Distribute EVOH Copolymers for Taiwanese Manufacturer

Bioleaching Used to Remove Iron from Mining Effluent

Polyolefin Foam Manufacturer Acquires Polymer-Tec

Merger Creates Massive Metal and Plastic Fastener Supplier

American Cochlear Implat Manufacturer Acquired by Sonova

China Solar Power Buy ThinSilicon

World's Highest Efficiency LED Bulbs to Replace Incandescent and Fluorescent Bulbs

Bioplastics Conference Sets Record for Attendees

Insulating Beta Alumina Material Found to Induce Large Electrical Currents

Dental Restorative Material Based on Zirconia Nanoplatelets

Tenova to Supply Rotary Furnace and Heat Treating Line to ArcelorMittal Pipe Mill JV

ArcelorMittal Take Almost Full Control of Czech Steel Maker

Preparation under Way to Heat Fusion Reactor to Millions of Degrees

Research into Metamaterials for Invisibility Cloaking Nets £4.9 Million Funding Boost

Semiconductor Manufacturers Team Up to Deal with Silicon Chips

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

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2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

5Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

6Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

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