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Interesting New Approach Could Recycle Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4

Because of its toxicity and the dangers involved in handling it, tetrachloromethane (carbon tetrachloride, CCl₄) can no longer be used or produced in many countries. However, the processes used in the production of other chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as chloroform (trichloromethane, CHCl₃), also produce CCl₄ as a byproduct. What is the best way to get rid of this unwanted substance?

17 Jun 2008

New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Low Cost Plastic Memory

Researchers at the Zernike Institute of Advanced Materials at the University of Groningen have developed a technology for a plastic ferro-electric diode which they believe will achieve a breakthrough in the development o...

17 Jun 2008

UK Bearing Manufacturer Opens Operation in Thailand

To accommodate future expansion and following significant growth over the past two years, the company is establishing a purpose-built factory near Rayong, one of Thailand’s thriving industrial and manufacturing centres.

17 Jun 2008

Low Power Microchip Puts Existing Models to Shame

A low-power microchip developed at the University of Michigan uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode and 10 times less in active mode than comparable chips now on the market. The Phoenix Processor, which sets a lo...

17 Jun 2008

Shell Announces New Catalytic Process to Make Monoethylene Glycol MEG

Shell is delighted to announce the first start-up using its new Shell OMEGA (Only Mono-Ethylene Glycol Advanced) process technology. This process uses catalytic conversion of ethylene oxide to monoethylene glycol (MEG) as opposed to the traditional thermal conversion approach.

17 Jun 2008

UPM Plywood Plant Reaches Major Milestone

By the end of May, one million cubic metres of plywood were manufactured at UPM's Chudovo Plywood Mill. UPM celebrates today this significant milestone in its production by donating the jubilee ballet of WISA-Form Birch to its long-standing customer Promstroikontrakt.

16 Jun 2008

Collaboration Seeks to Produce OLEDs and Organic Solar Cells by Roll-to-Roll Processes

The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS), one of the leading research institutes in the field of organic-based materials and devices, as well as the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Tech...

16 Jun 2008

Magnesium Nanoparticles, A Potential Hydrogen Storage Material

An international research team led by Swedish Professor Rajeev Ahuja, Uppsala University, has demonstrated an atomistic mechanism of hydrogen release in magnesium nanoparticles – a potential hydrogen storage materi...

16 Jun 2008

ArcelowMittal More than Double Stake in Turkish Steel Company

ArcelorMittal announces that following purchases of 11.31% on June 13 it now owns 24.989% of the Turkish steel company Erdemir. The shares were acquired in transactions with Société Générale, Nextg...

16 Jun 2008

Rio Tinto to Fully Automate Iron Ore Rail Transportation System

Rio Tinto has announced it will invest US$371 million [(Rio Tinto share US$350 million) to automate its iron ore railway in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, following successful trials. Within five years, driverl...

16 Jun 2008

Bayou Steel becomes Part of World's Largest Steel Company

ArcelorMittal, the world's largest and most global steel company, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Bayou Steel, a producer of structural steel products with facilities in LaPlace, Louisiana,...

16 Jun 2008

DuPont Promote Nomex via BMW Sauber F1 Team

In a print advertisement that ran last weekend, DuPont invited more than 120,000 people to its "DuPont Safety & Science Garage" at the BMW Sauber F1 Pitlane Park in Warsaw, Poland.

16 Jun 2008

Fire at Kaiser Aluminum Plant has Minumum Impact

Kaiser Aluminum, a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products, said today that on June 12 Anglesey Aluminium Metal Ltd. suffered a significant failure in the rectifier yard that resulted in a localized fire in one of the power transformers. Anglesey is 49 percent owned by Kaiser Aluminum.

From Kaiser Aluminum 15 Jun 2008

NASA Tests Prototype Spacesuits and Lunar Vehicles

Conditions on the moon will be harsher, but prototype NASA robotic vehicles braved sand storms and unprecedented temperature swings this month on sand dunes near Moses Lake, Wash., to prepare for future lunar expeditions...

15 Jun 2008

Evraz Renames North American Subsidiary

Evraz Group S.A. today announced its North American subsidiary will now operate under the name, Evraz Inc. NA. Effective immediately, the new name impacts the North American headquarters in Portland Oregon and all ei...

15 Jun 2008

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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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Interesting New Approach Could Recycle Carbon Tetrachloride CCl4

New Breakthrough Paves the Way for Low Cost Plastic Memory

UK Bearing Manufacturer Opens Operation in Thailand

Low Power Microchip Puts Existing Models to Shame

Shell Announces New Catalytic Process to Make Monoethylene Glycol MEG

UPM Plywood Plant Reaches Major Milestone

Collaboration Seeks to Produce OLEDs and Organic Solar Cells by Roll-to-Roll Processes

Magnesium Nanoparticles, A Potential Hydrogen Storage Material

ArcelowMittal More than Double Stake in Turkish Steel Company

Rio Tinto to Fully Automate Iron Ore Rail Transportation System

Bayou Steel becomes Part of World's Largest Steel Company

DuPont Promote Nomex via BMW Sauber F1 Team

Fire at Kaiser Aluminum Plant has Minumum Impact

NASA Tests Prototype Spacesuits and Lunar Vehicles

Evraz Renames North American Subsidiary

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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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How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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2New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

3Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

4New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

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