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New Study of Mechanoluminescence

Researchers at the University of Illinois report that a new study of mechanoluminescence revealed extensive atomic and molecular spectral emission not previously seen in a mechanoluminescence event. The findings, which a...

9 May 2007

Fast-Ion Conduction and Flexibility of Glassy Networks

University of Cincinnati researchers show for the first time that they can connect an increase in electrical (ionic) conductivity with flexibility of their networks. The same team of researchers discovered intermediate p...

9 May 2007

U.S. EPA Sends Experts to Israel for Asbestos Training

A team of asbestos experts coordinated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just returned from a unique mission in Israel. Asbestos experts Chuck Nace and David Eppler traveled to Tel Aviv to conduct a w...

9 May 2007

GE Plastics Installs High-Temperature Melt Spinning Fiber Line

In keeping with its strategy to penetrate and grow new global markets with advanced materials technologies, GE Plastics has installed a high-temperature melt spinning fiber line from Hills, Inc., at its world-class Polym...

9 May 2007

American Superconductor Successfully Test World's First Power Cables Made with 2G HTS Wire

American Superconductor Corporation, a leading energy technologies company, and Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, announced today the successful testing of the world's first power transmission cable...

9 May 2007

Management Buyout at Applied Scintillation Technologies

Applied Scintillation Technologies (AST)’s Technical Director, Dr. Glenn Tyrrell and Sales and Marketing Director, Stuart Quinn have purchased majority share capital of the company from the Levy Hill Group plc thro...

9 May 2007

Ashland and Cargill Team up to Develop Biobased Chemicals

Ashland Inc. and Cargill have agreed in principle to create a new joint venture devoted solely to the development and production of biobased chemicals. The parties intend for the new stand-alone entity to become a leadin...

9 May 2007

Acumentrics Prove 1300hr of Fuel Cell Operation Using Synthetic JP-8 Diesel Fuel

Acumentrics Corporation, a leading developer of solid-oxide fuel cells and uninterruptible power supplies for the distributed generation market, announced today that they have proven 1300 hours of fuel cell operation on ...

9 May 2007

New Carbon Nanosphere Lubricant

CleanTechnology International Corp announces a major breakthrough in improving the lubrication properties and durability of auto motor oil. In May, the company will begin volume production in Houston, TX, of its solid Ca...

9 May 2007

Clariant Sell Custom Manufacturing Business

Clariant today announced the sale of its Custom Manufacturing Business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) for an undisclosed transaction value. The sale is the latest step in Clariant’s strategy to fo...

9 May 2007

ExxonMobil Technology Offers Massive Potential for HEV Batteries

ExxonMobil Chemical's affiliate, Tonen Chemical Corporation, is now producing on a commercial line its innovative microporous films for hybrid and electric vehicles (HEV/EV). The films are designed to meet the safety...

9 May 2007

Project Looks at Using Sheet Moulding Compound Composites over Sheet Metal for Automotive Panels

Research stemming from recent EUREKA project E! 2373 SURFAS hopes to contribute to the increased use of Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC) composites in the automotive industry. SMCs are a cost-effective and lighter alternati...

9 May 2007

Layered Composite Material to Increase the Capacity and Stability of Lithium Ion Batteries

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new approach to increasing the capacity and stability of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The technology is based on a new...

9 May 2007

European Powder Metallurgy Association Elects New President

The 2007 EPMA General Assembly took place at the Richmond Hotel in Istanbul and was attended by nearly 40 people from some 35 companies. The two-day event, which was the first time EPMA has held a formal event in Turkey,...

9 May 2007

Golden Star Expect to Commission Bogoso Sulfide Expansion in Q2 2007

Golden Star Resources Ltd. today confirmed that it continues to expect its Bogoso sulfide (BIOX(R)) expansion project to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2007. The new 3.5 million tonne per annum sulfide proce...

8 May 2007

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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 Study of Mechanoluminescence

Fast-Ion Conduction and Flexibility of Glassy Networks

U.S. EPA Sends Experts to Israel for Asbestos Training

GE Plastics Installs High-Temperature Melt Spinning Fiber Line

American Superconductor Successfully Test World's First Power Cables Made with 2G HTS Wire

Management Buyout at Applied Scintillation Technologies

Ashland and Cargill Team up to Develop Biobased Chemicals

Acumentrics Prove 1300hr of Fuel Cell Operation Using Synthetic JP-8 Diesel Fuel

New Carbon Nanosphere Lubricant

Clariant Sell Custom Manufacturing Business

ExxonMobil Technology Offers Massive Potential for HEV Batteries

Project Looks at Using Sheet Moulding Compound Composites over Sheet Metal for Automotive Panels

Layered Composite Material to Increase the Capacity and Stability of Lithium Ion Batteries

European Powder Metallurgy Association Elects New President

Golden Star Expect to Commission Bogoso Sulfide Expansion in Q2 2007

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Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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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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