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NIST Develops 'Toolbox' for Manufacturing Systems

Ask any handyman what’s the most important thing he needs to get the job done and he’ll probably say his toolbox. Thanks to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), there’s now a toolb...

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 30 Aug 2005

BASF Aktiengesellschaft Acquires Leuna-Miramid GmbH

BASF Aktiengesellschaft has signed a contract to acquire Leuna-Miramid GmbH, Leuna (Germany) thus further extending its leading position in engineering plastics in Europe. Leuna-Miramid has approximately 140 employees. F...

30 Aug 2005

Ashland’s Casting Solutions to Market SELEE Ceramic Foam Filters

Ashland’s focus on customer solutions is being further enhanced by a marketing agreement between Ashland Casting Solutions, a business group of Ashland Specialty Chemical, a division of Ashland Inc., and SELEE Corp...

From Porvair Filtration Group 30 Aug 2005

Alternative Material for Making Stain-Resistant Coatings Developed

When it comes to fighting stains, “greener” is better. Chemists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill say they have developed an alternative material for making stain-resistant coatings that does...

30 Aug 2005

Researchers Performed Quantum Chemical Calculations to Accurately Predict the Heat of Formation of Octane

Rising oil prices have revved momentum to develop more efficient combustion systems. But instrumental to this goal is a need to achieve greater understanding of the complex chemical reactions involved in combustion proce...

30 Aug 2005

Scientists Characterize a Material That Might Allow On-Board Refueling of Hydrogen Powered Vehicles

Performing quantum calculations on a supercomputer, scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have characterized a material that might allow on-board refueling of hydrogen powered vehicles. Researchers, led...

30 Aug 2005

Importance of 'Operando' Methods for Understanding Catalysis in Hydrogen Storage

As researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory investigated the hydrogen storage capabilities of amine borane compounds, they knew that a rhodium catalyst readily releases hydrogen from the compound at room temp...

30 Aug 2005

Adding Charge-Carrying Atoms Like Oxygen to a Superconductor Can Increase the Material's Ability to Conduct Electricity

With an advanced imaging technique and a savvy strategy, researchers at Cornell University's Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics (LAASP) have shown how adding charge-carrying atoms like oxygen to a supercond...

30 Aug 2005

3M's Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Conductors Being Intsalled to Ensure More Consistent Electricity Supply

A breakthrough high-temperature, low-sag overhead conductor from 3M, designed to help eliminate transmission bottlenecks that increasingly have plagued electricity grids in recent years, causing brownouts and blackouts, ...

29 Aug 2005

Debut of BASF Plastic Specialties at Fakuma

BASF’s plastic specialties will make their debut at this year’s Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastic processing, being held from October 18 to 22 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The newly founded glo...

29 Aug 2005

Sumitomo Chemical Commence Building 76000tpy Korean Methyl Methcrylate Plant

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. today announced that its South Korean affiliate, LG MMA Corporation (LG MMA), has started construction at its Yeosu plant of a new methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer production facility with an...

29 Aug 2005

No More Foggy Windscreens or Lenses Thanks to Nanocoating

Foggy windows and lenses are a nuisance, and in the case of automobile windows, can pose a driving hazard. Now, a group of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have found a permanent solution...

29 Aug 2005

Ames Lab Researchers Use Quasicrystal to Prove 500 Year-Old Theory

A genius well ahead of his time, Leonardo Da Vinci continues to inspire even 500 years after his remarkable life. His works are central to the best selling mystery novel The Da Vinci Code and its upcoming film adaptation...

29 Aug 2005

Showa Denko Starts Production of 32-Inch Graphite Electrodes

Showa Denko K.K. has started commercial production of 32-inch-diameter graphite electrodes, the largest size on the world market, for use in electric-arc furnaces for steel production. SDK will start delivery of this...

29 Aug 2005

New Method to Drive Fuel Cells for Portable Electronics

Engineers at Purdue University have developed a new way of producing hydrogen for fuel cells to automatically recharge batteries in portable electronics, such as notebook computers, and eliminate the need to use a wall o...

29 Aug 2005

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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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NIST Develops 'Toolbox' for Manufacturing Systems

BASF Aktiengesellschaft Acquires Leuna-Miramid GmbH

Ashland’s Casting Solutions to Market SELEE Ceramic Foam Filters

Alternative Material for Making Stain-Resistant Coatings Developed

Researchers Performed Quantum Chemical Calculations to Accurately Predict the Heat of Formation of Octane

Scientists Characterize a Material That Might Allow On-Board Refueling of Hydrogen Powered Vehicles

Importance of 'Operando' Methods for Understanding Catalysis in Hydrogen Storage

Adding Charge-Carrying Atoms Like Oxygen to a Superconductor Can Increase the Material's Ability to Conduct Electricity

3M's Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Conductors Being Intsalled to Ensure More Consistent Electricity Supply

Debut of BASF Plastic Specialties at Fakuma

Sumitomo Chemical Commence Building 76000tpy Korean Methyl Methcrylate Plant

No More Foggy Windscreens or Lenses Thanks to Nanocoating

Ames Lab Researchers Use Quasicrystal to Prove 500 Year-Old Theory

Showa Denko Starts Production of 32-Inch Graphite Electrodes

New Method to Drive Fuel Cells for Portable Electronics

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

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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

1Banana Peels Power New Green Route to High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

2Unlocking Solar Efficiency with a Breakthrough in Passivation

3Processing Lignin Differently Could Dramatically Change its Electrical Properties

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