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Researchers Develop a New Phosphorescent Material from Lignin

The natural ability of wood has been harnessed by researchers to slightly glow to develop a new sustainable phosphorescent material. This material can possibly be utilized in various applications, right from medical imaging and optical sensing to “glow in the dark” dyes and paints.

24 Aug 2021

New Levoglucosenone Derivative Provides Alternative to Toxic Chlorinated Solvents

A study using Circa’s renewable solvent Cyrene™ and new solvent Cygnet 0.0 showed that they have enhanced performance in the production of membranes, as well as when used as solvents in the bio-catalysed synthesis of polyesters.

24 Aug 2021

New Method Improves Detection of Harmful Microscopic Parasites in Water

UNSW Professor Ewa Goldys leads research that uses CRISPR technology to more quickly and easily identify potentially fatal Cryptosporidium microorganisms.

24 Aug 2021

OSHA Revisions to Beryllium Standards Bring Non-Toxic Spinodal Alloys into Sharper Focus

Beryllium copper was widely considered a versatile material for applications ranging from electronics and computer components to aircraft brake systems and telecommunication equipment.

24 Aug 2021

KNAUER Shares Profit with its Employees and Trainees

Every Summer at the Berlin based KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH employees have more to look forward to than just the beautiful weather.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 24 Aug 2021

New Greener Methods for Making Nylon 6-6

A kind of nylon known as nylon 6-6 is used to make tire reinforcements, ski bindings, outdoor stadium seats, and other products that need durability, strength, and weather resistance.

23 Aug 2021

Inventory QuickViews and Truckload Management with BinCloud®

Optimize your inventory management with BinCloud®. Monitor levels, manage orders, and generate reports effortlessly with our intuitive web-based application.

From BinMaster 23 Aug 2021

SABIC Launches Noryl Polyol For Cast Polyurethanes, Simultaneously Increasing Hardness and Elasticity to Help Extend the Life of Industrial Applications

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced NORYL™ AP2001G polyol for cast polyurethane (PU) applications.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 20 Aug 2021

Open Web Tool for Facile Identification of Green Solvents for Printed Electronics

An open web tool has been developed and reported by researchers at Umeå University for the facile identification of green solvents for sustainable printed electronics.

20 Aug 2021

Researchers Develop Lead-Free Dual Function Photo-Batteries

A group of scientists from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) created a lightweight, low-cost, and non-toxic (lead-free) photo-battery that features dual functions.

20 Aug 2021

RDAbbott to Exhibit at IEC 2021 and Showcase Supplier Partners

R.D. Abbott Co., Inc. will reconnect with customers and colleagues at the International Elastomers Conference hosted by the Rubber Division, ACS in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from October 4 to 7 in Booth 1933.

From R.D. Abbott Company, Inc. 20 Aug 2021

New Breakthrough Could Set the Stage for Better Products Using Plastics

A discovery by researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) together with collaborating institutions throughout the world could set the stage for better products, like enhanced batteries, cellphone screens, and automobile paint.

19 Aug 2021

Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) Agree a Strategic Collaboration with Molicel Covering Current and Next Generation Battery Cells

Williams Advanced Engineering and Molicel have agreed a strategic collaboration to support the next generation of high performance, superior quality, lithium-ion power battery cells.

From Molicel® 19 Aug 2021