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New Process May Revolutionize How Nano-Devices are Manufactured

Yale engineers have created
a process that may revolutionize the manufacture of nano-devices from computer
memory to biomedical sensors by exploiting a novel type of metal. The material
can be molded like plastics to create features at the nano-scale and yet is
more durable and stronger than silicon or steel.

12 Feb 2009

Veeco Announce 7th Annual Seeing at the Nanoscale Conference

Veeco Instruments
Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO), the leading provider of atomic force microscopes (AFMs)
to the nanoscience community, announced today that it will host the “Seeing
at the Nanoscale VII” conference at the University of California, Santa
Barbara (UCSB), July 28–31, 2009.

From Veeco 11 Feb 2009

New Technique for Transforming Raw Biomass into Biofuel

Taking a chemical approach, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a two-step method to convert the cellulose in raw biomass into a promising biofuel. The process, which is described in the Wed...

11 Feb 2009

Increasing the Efficiency of Solar Cells

Questions about the ability to increase the energy output of solar cells have
prompted Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers to reassess carrier multiplication
in extremely small semiconductor particles.

11 Feb 2009

Sustainable Way to Reduce Dependence on Petroleum

An in-depth study by Sandia National Laboratories and General Motors Corp. has found that plant and forestry waste and dedicated energy crops could sustainably replace nearly a third of gasoline use by the year 2030. ...

11 Feb 2009

Huntsman Cease Work on New Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Plant

Huntsman
Corporation today announced it has suspended work on design
and feasibility studies for its planned investment in a new methylene diphenyl
diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its site in Rozenburg, the Netherlands.

11 Feb 2009

Dow Corning Purchase Enough Wind Energy to Run Corprate Headquarters

Dow Corning
Corporation announced an agreement to purchase more than 14,000 megawatt
hours of wind generated renewable energy through Consumers Energy’s Green
Generation program, making Dow Corning one of the largest private purchasers
of renewable energy in the State of Michigan.

From Dow Corning 11 Feb 2009

Chemtura Strategizes to Weather Economic Storm

Chemtura Corp. (NYSE: CEM) today summarized recent strides to improve liquidity as well as its strategy to weather the current economic climate as a viable, strong competitor in the specialty chemicals marketplace. C...

11 Feb 2009

New Technique to Stabilise Materials that only Previously Existed at High Pressures

Scientists from the Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados en Materiales [Madrid Institute of Advanced Studies in Materials] (IMDEA Materiales) – in collaboration with a research group from CENIM, CSIC and ...

11 Feb 2009

Chinese New Year Limits Steel Flat Product Price Increses in the Short Term

Asian average flat products transaction values are expected to show only modest
increases during February. The slowdown in sales activity around the Lunar New
Year is likely to limit any potential price rises in the short term. However,
demand may begin to return once the holidays are over.

11 Feb 2009

Main Types of Fibers Reviewed Including Natural and Synthetic Fibers

The foundation of Identification of textile fibers is a review of the main types of textile fibres with specific chapters focusing on natural animal, synthetic and high performance fibres along with their structure characteristics and identification.

10 Feb 2009

Single Strand and Single Crystal Fiber Materials Now Available from READE

Quantities of single strand/single crystal fiber materials are now being manufactured
in the USA and commercially available from READE
Advanced Materials.

10 Feb 2009

All You Need to Know About Fatigue Failure of Textiles

Fatigue failure of textile fibres addresses key aspects of fatigue failure in textile fibres, from basic principles of fatigue and effects through to predicting potential failure. Different types of fatigue failure are explored with specific chapters on tensile, flex and torsional fatigue identifying different characteristics and testing methods.

10 Feb 2009

Norwegian Aluminium Plant Reduces to 50% Capacity in Response to Economic Downturn

Sør-Norge Aluminium AS (SØRAL), owned 49.9 percent by Hydro,
will reduce its aluminium production by another 25 percent, resulting in a total
reduction of 50 percent at the smelter at Husnes, Norway.

10 Feb 2009

Comprehensive Review of Structure, Properties and Applications of Polyolefin Fibres

Polyolefin fibres: Industrial and medical applications provides a comprehensive review of the structure, properties
and applications of this group of fibres. Methods to improve the functionality
of polyolefin fibres are assessed to further utilize these important polymers.

10 Feb 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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New Process May Revolutionize How Nano-Devices are Manufactured

Veeco Announce 7th Annual Seeing at the Nanoscale Conference

New Technique for Transforming Raw Biomass into Biofuel

Increasing the Efficiency of Solar Cells

Sustainable Way to Reduce Dependence on Petroleum

Huntsman Cease Work on New Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI) Plant

Dow Corning Purchase Enough Wind Energy to Run Corprate Headquarters

Chemtura Strategizes to Weather Economic Storm

New Technique to Stabilise Materials that only Previously Existed at High Pressures

Chinese New Year Limits Steel Flat Product Price Increses in the Short Term

Main Types of Fibers Reviewed Including Natural and Synthetic Fibers

Single Strand and Single Crystal Fiber Materials Now Available from READE

All You Need to Know About Fatigue Failure of Textiles

Norwegian Aluminium Plant Reduces to 50% Capacity in Response to Economic Downturn

Comprehensive Review of Structure, Properties and Applications of Polyolefin Fibres

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Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

Accurate Inline 3D Metrology with the InSight 300

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

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Thermoforming Challenges in Automotive Exterior Part Production

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An Introduction to Integrated Passive Devices (IPDs)

Physical testing for 3D Printed Medical Products – Innovations Require New Test Methods

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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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Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

1New Material “Kramers Nodal Line Metal” Paves Way for Low-Energy Tech

2Engineers Make a Big Splash, Turning Water Treatment Sludge Into Sustainable Concrete and Solving Two Expensive Problems

3Harvard Engineers Develop Super-Resistant Natural Rubber for Enhanced Durability

4The Plastics Industry Discusses Regulatory Challenges in Valencia at OKPLAST Seminar

5Breakthrough Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Heat in Gas Turbines

6Astral Becomes First Commercial Fusion Company to Breed Tritium Using Their Breakthrough Reactors

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