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Cooper Marine to Supply Feedstock for BlueFire's Cellulosic Ethanol Facility

BlueFire Renewables, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BFRE), a company focused on changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of renewable fuels from non-food cellulosic wastes, announced a contract with Cooper Marine & Timberlands to provide feedstock for BlueFire's planned cellulosic ethanol facility in Fulton, MS for a period of up to 15 years.

28 Sep 2010

HSR Waiting Period for Proposed Merger Expires Between Pactive and Reynolds

Pactiv Corporation (NYSE: PTV), a leader in the consumer and foodservice packaging markets, and Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of consumer food and beverage packaging and storage products, today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, relating to Reynolds Group’s proposed merger with Pactiv, has expired, thereby satisfying a condition to the closing of the transaction.

28 Sep 2010

BASF to Establish Production Base for Water Treatment and Paper Chemicals in China

BASF has decided to establish a wholly-owned world-scale production base for water treatment and paper chemicals in Nanjing, China, with the construction of a 40,000 t/a quaternized cationic monomers plant and a 20,000 t...

From BASF Corporation 27 Sep 2010

BASF to Establish New Polyurethanes System House in China

BASF, the leading supplier of polyurethane (PU) system solutions worldwide, announced today that it will further strengthen its global service and production network with a new System House in Tianjin, the largest modern manufacturing base and trading center in northern China.

From BASF Corporation 27 Sep 2010

Another Stork Materials Technology Testing Facility Achieves Nadcap Accreditation

Stork Materials Technology is proud to announce another U.S. location has earned Nadcap accreditation for testing and inspection. Following successful audits in August, Stork Twin City Testing of St. Paul, Minnesota, rec...

From Element Materials Technology 27 Sep 2010

Gold Bulletin to be Published as A SpringerOpen e-Only Journal

Starting in 2011, Springer will publish Gold Bulletin as a SpringerOpen e-only journal through the sponsorship of the World Gold Council (WGC). Under this publishing model, the entire contents of the Gold Bulletin will continue to be fully and immediately open access, available to anyone with an Internet connection.

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 27 Sep 2010

Gushan to Acquire 67% Ownership Interest in Mian Yang Jin Xin Copper Company

Gushan Environmental Energy Limited ("Gushan" or the "Company"; NYSE: GU), a leading producer of biodiesel in China, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements (the "Agreement...

27 Sep 2010

British Columbia Court Approves Salares Lithium’s Merger with Talison Lithium

Salares Lithium Inc. (TSX VENTURE:LIT) ("Salares" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company received today final approval from the Supreme Court of British Columbia regarding the previously announced plan of arrangement (the "Arrangement") to merge with Talison Lithium Limited ("Talison").

27 Sep 2010

TenCate Acquires Rights to Develop Active Blast Defence System for Troops

TenCate Advanced Armour Denmark has signed a cooperation agreement relating to the development of the Active Blast Defence System (ABDS(TM)) patent and the right of first refusal to acquire the majority of ABDS Aps. Tro...

From Toray Advanced Composites 26 Sep 2010

Rio Tinto to Invest US$230m to Boost Iron Ore Production by 5 Million TPA

Rio Tinto today announced an investment of US$230 million to implement Dampier Port expansion works that will result in an additional five million tonnes annual capacity (Mt/a), taking total Pilbara annual capacity to 23...

26 Sep 2010

Editorial Highlights

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.

Business News

Cooper Marine to Supply Feedstock for BlueFire's Cellulosic Ethanol Facility

HSR Waiting Period for Proposed Merger Expires Between Pactive and Reynolds

BASF to Establish Production Base for Water Treatment and Paper Chemicals in China

BASF to Establish New Polyurethanes System House in China

Another Stork Materials Technology Testing Facility Achieves Nadcap Accreditation

Gold Bulletin to be Published as A SpringerOpen e-Only Journal

Gushan to Acquire 67% Ownership Interest in Mian Yang Jin Xin Copper Company

British Columbia Court Approves Salares Lithium’s Merger with Talison Lithium

TenCate Acquires Rights to Develop Active Blast Defence System for Troops

Rio Tinto to Invest US$230m to Boost Iron Ore Production by 5 Million TPA

Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

Accurate Inline 3D Metrology with the InSight 300

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

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An Introduction to Integrated Passive Devices (IPDs)

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Business News

Advancing Solid-State Battery Research

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

1New Material “Kramers Nodal Line Metal” Paves Way for Low-Energy Tech

2Engineers Make a Big Splash, Turning Water Treatment Sludge Into Sustainable Concrete and Solving Two Expensive Problems

3Harvard Engineers Develop Super-Resistant Natural Rubber for Enhanced Durability

4The Plastics Industry Discusses Regulatory Challenges in Valencia at OKPLAST Seminar

5Breakthrough Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Heat in Gas Turbines

6Machine Learning Unlocks Carbyne’s Potential as a Highly Sensitive Sensor

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