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LCSA Director Honored with BASF Catalysis Award 2013

Professor Dr. Nicolai Cramer, director of the "Laboratory of Asymmetric Catalysis and Synthesis" (LCSA), is the recipient of the BASF Catalysis Award 2013 "for his outstanding research contributions to catalytic processes in synthesis of biologically active molecules".

4 Jul 2013

New Handheld Raman Analyzers for Microcrystalline Cellulose Analysis from SciAps

Introducing the SciAps Inspector 500 featuring novel 1030 nm laser technology – designed for MCC’s and other tough samples.

From SciAps, Inc. 2 Jul 2013

Orocobre to Relocate Borax Argentina Chemical Plant

Orocobre Limited ("Orocobre" or "the Company") wishes to advise of a significant advance at its 100% subsidiary Borax Argentina with the decision to relocate the borax chemical plant from its current location in Campo Quijano (close to the city of Salta) to the Tincalayu mine site.

1 Jul 2013

University of Wisconsin Researchers Use Diamond Catalyst for Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia

In the world, there are a lot of small molecules people would like to get rid of, or at least convert to something useful, according to UW-Madison chemist Robert J. Hamers.

1 Jul 2013

Professor Dr. Nicolai Cramer of EPF Lausanne receives BASF Catalysis Award 2013

For his outstanding research contributions to catalytic processes in synthesis of biologically active molecules, Professor Dr. Nicolai Cramer is receiving the BASF Catalysis Award 2013. Professor Cramer heads the laboratory of asymmetric catalysis and synthesis at the École Polytechnique Fédérale (EPF) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

From BASF Corporation 1 Jul 2013

Researchers Discover New Physical Organogel Electrolyte with Two Unique Characteristics

A research team at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), S. Korea, found a new physical organogel electrolyte with two unique characteristics: an irreversible thermal gelation and a high value of the Li+ transference number.

29 Jun 2013

WITec RayShield Coupler Lets Microscopes Capture Raman Spectra Within 10cm-1 of Rayleigh Line

WITec’s RayShield Coupler is now available for the alpha300 and alpha500 microscope series. It allows the acquisition of Raman spectra at wavenumbers down to below 10 rel. cm-1.

From WITec GmbH 21 Jun 2013

Chemetall’s Phosphorous-Free Oxsilan 9810/2 Pretreatment Receives Military Approval

Chemetall, a global leader and innovator in pretreatment chemistry, announced the approval of Oxsilan 9810/2 for Federal Specification TT-C-490, Type IV on abrasive blasted steel. This means that for the first time, there is a viable replacement for zinc phosphate for the military.

21 Jun 2013

Research and Markets Publishes Report on China’s Basic Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Basic Chemical Manufacturing Industry in China 2012-2016" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 17 Jun 2013

Camilla Stitt, PhD Student Receives Award on Uranium Research

Camilla Stitt, a PhD student from the Interface Analysis Centre, has been awarded the 2013 43èmes Journées des Actinides Research medal for her presentation entitled ‘The influence of surface topography on the initiation of uranium hydriding’.

17 Jun 2013

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.

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LCSA Director Honored with BASF Catalysis Award 2013

New Handheld Raman Analyzers for Microcrystalline Cellulose Analysis from SciAps

Orocobre to Relocate Borax Argentina Chemical Plant

University of Wisconsin Researchers Use Diamond Catalyst for Nitrogen Reduction to Ammonia

Professor Dr. Nicolai Cramer of EPF Lausanne receives BASF Catalysis Award 2013

Researchers Discover New Physical Organogel Electrolyte with Two Unique Characteristics

WITec RayShield Coupler Lets Microscopes Capture Raman Spectra Within 10cm-1 of Rayleigh Line

Chemetall’s Phosphorous-Free Oxsilan 9810/2 Pretreatment Receives Military Approval

Research and Markets Publishes Report on China’s Basic Chemical Manufacturing Industry

Camilla Stitt, PhD Student Receives Award on Uranium Research

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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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

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

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3New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

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