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New Experimental Results Can Impact Design of Future Catalysts

Natural gas (methane) can be converted into hydrogen (H2), which is used in clean energy, synthetic fertilizers, and many other chemicals. The reaction requires water and a nickel catalyst. Methane and water molecules attach on the catalyst's surface, where they dissociate into their atomic components.

2 May 2014

ACS Division of Organic Chemistry and Organometallics Honors EPFL LSCI Director as Young Investigator Fellow

Xile Hu has been recognized as an Organometallics Young Investigator Fellow by the American Chemical Society Division of Organic Chemistry and the Journal Organometallics

30 Apr 2014

Celanese to Exhibit and Deliver Papers on Material Innovations at SPE ANTEC 2014

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, is presenting eight technical papers during the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC) April 28-30, 2014, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

From Celanese Corporation 28 Apr 2014

Sirrus Introduces 1,1-Disubstituted Alkene Technology

Sirrus, a manufacturer of high-performance monomers formerly known as Bioformix, has successfully developed a new chemistry platform that promises to transform a range of adhesive, coating, printing and resin applications for the automotive, building and construction, packaging, electronics and other industries.

26 Apr 2014

Pittcon 2015 Program Committee Announces Deadline Extension for Call for Award Nominations

The Pittcon 2015 Program Committee is pleased to announce the deadline for two of its prestigious awards, the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry and Pittsburgh Conference Achievement, has been extended to May 9, 2014.These annual awards will be presented during Pittcon 2015 which will be held in New Orleans, March 8-12, 2015, at the Morial Convention Center.

From Pittcon 23 Apr 2014

New Mining Services Lab Opened by Clariant at Roha, India

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 10, 2014 to mark the opening of its new 10 million INR Roha, India Mining Lab complex, located in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra.

From Clariant Corporation 23 Apr 2014

BASF to Expand Global Production Network of Amines with New Plant in Ludwigshafen

BASF is building a new world-scale plant for the production of specialty amines in Ludwigshafen. Start-up of the facility with a total annual capacity of about 12,000 metric tons is scheduled for 2015. The product range of this flexible multi-product plant comprises 15 amines for different applications.

From BASF Corporation 17 Apr 2014

Ashland Announces Global Increase in Prices of Redispersible Powders

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., is increasing the price of its Aquapas™ redispersible powders globally. Aquapas redispersible powders are used in a wide variety of construction applications, including external insulating foam systems, construction and tile adhesives, plasters, mortars and grouts.

From Ashland Inc 16 Apr 2014

Lab M Launches New Line of Pre-Poured Plates for Water Testing

In a move that marks a significant extension to itsrange of ready prepared microbiological culture media, Lab M haslaunched the Pinnacle™ brand, a new line of pre-poured plates. One of the first products in this rangeis mLGA (membrane Lactose Glucuronide Agar), aselective chromogenic medium for the simultaneous enumeration of Escherichia coli and coliforms in drinking water using a single membrane filtration technique.

From Malvern Panalytical 9 Apr 2014

Cortec’s CorroLogic Corrosion-Under-Insulation System Enables Real-Time Corrosion Rate Monitoring

Cortec’s CorroLogic™ Systems has a Corrosion-Under-Insulation (CUI) program that applies a systematic approach for CUI assessments, repairs, and documentation. Developing and implementing a comprehensive CUI program is essential to reduce the risk to your operations. 98% of insulation system problems are caused by moisture that leads to physical deterioration.

From Cortec Corporation 9 Apr 2014

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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.

Chemistry News

New Experimental Results Can Impact Design of Future Catalysts

ACS Division of Organic Chemistry and Organometallics Honors EPFL LSCI Director as Young Investigator Fellow

Celanese to Exhibit and Deliver Papers on Material Innovations at SPE ANTEC 2014

Sirrus Introduces 1,1-Disubstituted Alkene Technology

Pittcon 2015 Program Committee Announces Deadline Extension for Call for Award Nominations

New Mining Services Lab Opened by Clariant at Roha, India

BASF to Expand Global Production Network of Amines with New Plant in Ludwigshafen

Ashland Announces Global Increase in Prices of Redispersible Powders

Lab M Launches New Line of Pre-Poured Plates for Water Testing

Cortec’s CorroLogic Corrosion-Under-Insulation System Enables Real-Time Corrosion Rate Monitoring

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

The Future of Battery Diagnostics

How the PDM3700 Helps You Stay Compliant with Real-Time Dust Monitoring

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

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Key Considerations for Raman Analysis in Hazardous Zones

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?

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Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

The Future of Battery Diagnostics

1Rave Scientific Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor for NanoMEGAS Advanced TEM Solutions

2Scientists Turn CO₂ Into High-Performance Fuels Using Nickel Catalyst

3Advanced Ion-Selective Membranes Boost Clean Energy Systems

4AIMPLAS Improves Recycling of Multilayer Plastic Materials to Reintroduce Them into the Value Chain Through Faster and More Sustainable Processes

5Biodegradable Plastics May Help Pea Plants Grow by Boosting Soil Microbes

6HKRITA and Epson Develop Silk-Like Regenerated Fiber from Cotton

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