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Latest Developments in Hydrogen Storage Reviewed in New Book

Central to the development of hydrogen as a major alternative energy source
is its safe, efficient and viable storage. In order to benefit from the highly
efficient and low emission producing fuel cell consideration needs to be made
for unique requirements in storage. Solid-state hydrogen storage: Materials
and chemistry from Woodhead
Publishing provides a comprehensive review of the latest advances in solid-state
hydrogen storage.

28 Oct 2008

Vintronic Presents Award for Joint Development of Ground-Breaking Welding Concept at Daimler Plant

At the EuroBLECH trade fair in Hannover, Dr.-Ing. Norbert Stein, President and Sole shareholder of VITRONIC GmbH, presented the VINTEC Award 2008 to Guenter Kapser, head of axle production at Daimler AG.

27 Oct 2008

OC Oerlikon Announce Sell of Optic Business Unit

OC Oerlikon is selling its Oerlikon Optics business unit at the Balzers site to the unit’s management, supported by local private investors. The corresponding contracts were signed on Friday, October 24, 2008. Dr U...

27 Oct 2008

BASF’s Cost Saving Polystyrene Used in Beverage Bottles

SCHWÄLBCHEN AG, a dairy company in Bad Schwalbach, Germany, is now using beverage bottles made of BASF’s Polystyrene.

27 Oct 2008

UCL Engineers Receives Top Engineering Award for Car Engine Innovation

A car engine that reduces fuel consumption by spraying diesel directly into its cylinders, designed by UCL engineers, has won a major prize for innovation.

27 Oct 2008

Siemens to Equip New Hot Strip Mill with Automation System for Hyundai Steel

Siemens Metals Technologies has received an order from the Hyundai Steel Co, Seoul, Korea to equip parts of its compact hot strip mill in Dangjin with new automation. By initiating this modernization measure, Hyundai...

27 Oct 2008

American Elements Announce Expansion on Bromide Compound Production to Meet Market Demand

American Elements announced the further expansion of its bromide compound production facilities to meet growing demand for non-hazardous bromide salts. Bromide compounds are available as both powders and solutions and ma...

27 Oct 2008

Anguil Begins Transition to the Next Generation

Founder of one of the largest air pollution control and Volatile Organic Compound abatement companies in the industry, Gene has been acting President since 1978. He will become the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and hand many of his current responsibilities over to the next generation, namely Chris and Deb Anguil.

26 Oct 2008

Designer Nanotechnology Molecules Soon to Revolutionize Novel Materials

Materials science and the pharmaceutical industry could soon be revolutionized by emerging nanotechnologies based on designer molecules with long complex tree-and branch structures. Such molecules offer almost limitless ...

26 Oct 2008

Development of New Generation of Molecular Storage Media using Switchable Nanostripes

In this information age, increased storage capacity is a central challenge for science and technology. A team of German and Italian researchers has pursued this by exploring the concept of “nanostructured storage domains”.

26 Oct 2008

High Energy Densities of Lasers Aid Missile Defense and Engine Crack Detection

Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded work at the University of Colorado at Boulder could lead to possible future technologies that use the high energy densities of lasers.

26 Oct 2008

DSM Continues Partnership with Dutch Olympic Committee

DSM and the Dutch Olympic Committee/Dutch Sports Federation (NOC*NSF) will continue to be ‘Partners in Sports’ in the run-up to the London 2012 Olympics. The partners have today signed an agreement to this ef...

26 Oct 2008

ORNL Researchers Develop New Stronger Cast Stainless Steel

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the U.S. ITER Project Office, which is housed at ORNL, have developed a new cast stainless steel that is 70 percent stronger than comparable steels and is being evaluated ...

26 Oct 2008

Michelman’s Release Abrasion Resistant Coating For Corrugated Shipping Containers

Michelman’s Nomar Series of abrasion resistant coatings meet market requirements for non-scuff performance for corrugated shipping containers. When shipping items, as small as a box of cereal or as large as a di...

From Michelman Inc 26 Oct 2008

UPM Rated As Leader in Woodfree Coated Paper Brand

For the third consecutive year, UPM Finesse has been rated as the leading woodfree coated paper brand among Western European web heat set printers (HSWO) in the Opticom Brand Equity Tracking Survey 2008. The "Br...

24 Oct 2008

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

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Latest Developments in Hydrogen Storage Reviewed in New Book

Vintronic Presents Award for Joint Development of Ground-Breaking Welding Concept at Daimler Plant

OC Oerlikon Announce Sell of Optic Business Unit

BASF’s Cost Saving Polystyrene Used in Beverage Bottles

UCL Engineers Receives Top Engineering Award for Car Engine Innovation

Siemens to Equip New Hot Strip Mill with Automation System for Hyundai Steel

American Elements Announce Expansion on Bromide Compound Production to Meet Market Demand

Anguil Begins Transition to the Next Generation

Designer Nanotechnology Molecules Soon to Revolutionize Novel Materials

Development of New Generation of Molecular Storage Media using Switchable Nanostripes

High Energy Densities of Lasers Aid Missile Defense and Engine Crack Detection

DSM Continues Partnership with Dutch Olympic Committee

ORNL Researchers Develop New Stronger Cast Stainless Steel

Michelman’s Release Abrasion Resistant Coating For Corrugated Shipping Containers

UPM Rated As Leader in Woodfree Coated Paper Brand

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Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Improve Plastic Pipe Testing Accuracy With ATS Ring Pull Fixtures

HTF Fluid for Extreme Conditions

Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

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Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

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2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

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