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BASF Awarded GMP Certification for Cosmetic Ingredients

BASF has been awarded the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for cosmetic ingredients according to the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI). The certification applies to eleven BASF sites across all regions producing ingredients for the personal care industry.

From BASF Corporation 2 Apr 2014

Novel Project to Develop Efficient Catalytic Methods to Replace Rare Metals with Inexpensive Metals

A University of Illinois at Chicago chemistry professor will lead the U.S. effort in a three-nation project to develop efficient catalytic methods that replace rare metals with abundant and inexpensive metals such as iron and copper.

1 Apr 2014

Dow Corning Launches MS-1001 Moldable Silicone for LED Lighting Applications at Light+Building 2014

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, launched new Dow Corning® MS-1001 Moldable Silicone for LED lighting applications today here at Light+Building 2014 (Booth A51, Hall 4.0).

From Dow Corning 1 Apr 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical Opens New Manufacturing Plant for Metallocene Polyalphaolefin Synthetic Lubricant Base Stocks

ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the opening of its world-scale manufacturing facility that will enable the company to produce up to 50,000 tons of SpectraSyn Elite metallocene polyalphaolefin (mPAO) synthetic lubricant base stocks annually at its integrated refining and chemical complex in Baytown, Texas.

From ExxonMobil Chemical Company 29 Mar 2014

New Centre for Doctoral Training for Advanced Chemical Products at University of Leeds

A new £7 million centre at the University of Leeds will lead UK research in manufacturing advanced chemical products.

29 Mar 2014

Momentive Partners with Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. and Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (collectively “Momentive” or the “Company”) are taking another step in their commitment to sustainability by supporting science education through a partnership with Beyond Benign and its Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC).

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 26 Mar 2014

BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals Starts up 10th Furnace at Steam Cracker Facility in Port Arthur

The BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LCC (BTP) joint venture (60 percent BASF, 40 percent Total) today announced the startup of a 10th furnace at its steam cracker facility in Port Arthur, Texas. The additional furnace improves feedstock flexibility, enhances plant reliability, and increases annual production capacity of ethylene to more than one million metric tons.

From BASF Corporation 25 Mar 2014

Researchers Unveil Highly Sensitive Test for Doping Compounds

While the world's best athletes competed during last month's winter Olympics, doctors and scientists were waging a different battle behind the scenes to make sure no one had an unfair advantage from banned performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Now, for the first time, researchers have unveiled a new weapon — a test for doping compounds that is a thousand times more sensitive than those used today.

20 Mar 2014

Addivant Completes First Phase of Capacity Expansions at Gulf Stabilizers Industries

Addivant today announced the completion of the first phase of capacity expansions at Gulf Stabilizers Industries (GSI), the company’s joint venture in Al Jubaïl, Saudi Arabia. Once completed, the production capacity of hindered phenolic antioxidants, ANOX® 20 and ANOX® PP18 and, phosphite antioxidant ALKANOX® 240 will double to 10,500 metric tons.

19 Mar 2014

Improved Technique to Synthesize ‘Unnatural’ Amino Acids

Chemists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have devised a greatly improved technique for making amino acids not found in nature. These “unnatural” amino acids traditionally have been very difficult to synthesize, but are sought after by the pharmaceutical industry for their potential medical uses.

17 Mar 2014

Editorial Highlights

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.

Chemistry News

BASF Awarded GMP Certification for Cosmetic Ingredients

Novel Project to Develop Efficient Catalytic Methods to Replace Rare Metals with Inexpensive Metals

Dow Corning Launches MS-1001 Moldable Silicone for LED Lighting Applications at Light+Building 2014

ExxonMobil Chemical Opens New Manufacturing Plant for Metallocene Polyalphaolefin Synthetic Lubricant Base Stocks

New Centre for Doctoral Training for Advanced Chemical Products at University of Leeds

Momentive Partners with Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment

BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals Starts up 10th Furnace at Steam Cracker Facility in Port Arthur

Researchers Unveil Highly Sensitive Test for Doping Compounds

Addivant Completes First Phase of Capacity Expansions at Gulf Stabilizers Industries

Improved Technique to Synthesize ‘Unnatural’ Amino Acids

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

Improve Plastic Pipe Testing Accuracy With ATS Ring Pull Fixtures

HTF Fluid for Extreme Conditions

Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Chemistry News

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

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2New Technology for Processing Rare Earth Metals Licensed to Principal Mineral

3New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

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