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Arkema Introduces Flexible Conductive PVDF Fluoropolymers

Arkema is now offering Kynar® 3312C, an innovative and flexible conductive PVDF grade for use in applications where flammable liquids are handled, mainly in automotive and chemical applications. This new grade limits the generation of electrostatic discharge, and offers improved flexibility for sophisticated designs of fuel lines and chemical systems.

15 Oct 2012

Responsible Care Certification Awarded to Linde's Air Separation Plant in Kansas

Linde North America has received certification of its Coffeyville, Kansas, air separation plant under the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® program.

12 Oct 2012

Inorganic Catalyst May Enable More Robust Synthesis of Valuable Rare Sugars

Despite their low natural abundance, rare sugars have enormous potential in several important applications, including their use as components for antiviral drugs, low-calorie sweeteners with low glycemic indexes, anti-inflammatory agents with immunosuppressive properties and chiral building blocks in natural products synthesis.

11 Oct 2012

BASF Canada Named Finalist for Bloom Centre for Sustainability Leadership Award 2012

BASF Canada was recently named one of three finalists for The Bloom Centre for Sustainability (BLOOM) Leadership Award 2012. The winner will be announced on Oct.17 during the gala dinner at Sustainability Applied 2012, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

From BASF Corporation 6 Oct 2012

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Introduces Fluid Performance Additives and H2S Scavengers

The Oilfield Technology Group of Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. today announced that it has expanded their product offerings beyond resin coated proppants to include fluid performance additives and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavengers.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 4 Oct 2012

New Catalyst Allows Conversion and Trapping of Carbon Dioxide as Silyl Formate

Carbon dioxide could be a useful alternative source of carbon for the chemical industry. It is inexpensive, is supplied in abundance by nature, and would help to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. In addition, it would significantly improve the carbon footprint of fuels and chemical products.

3 Oct 2012

Air Products to Facilitate Small-Field Gas Extraction by NAM with Nitrogen Supply

Air Products will be installing and operating an air separation unit for the supply of nitrogen to Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V. (NAM) to enable the latter to extract natural gas from small depleted reserves. NAM is a joint venture between Esso and Shell.

From Air Products PLC 1 Oct 2012

BASF to Showcase Thermoplastics Composites at AVK Conference for the First Time

BASF, the global supplier of chemical solutions, is set to showcase its thermoplastic composites for the first time at the international AVK conference.

From BASF Corporation 1 Oct 2012

Report on Global Construction Chemicals Industry

MarketsandMarkets has published a new report titled, "Global Construction Chemicals Market by Type & Geography - Forecasts up to 2017.”

1 Oct 2012

Asia Carbon to Convert Present Production Lines to Specialty Carbon Black Lines

Asia Carbon Industries has declared that it will start the conversion of its three dry production lines to specialty carbon black production lines. The project will receive funding by cash from operations and will start on October 1, 2012 and get completed in around three months. The total cost is around $4 million.

29 Sep 2012

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.

Chemistry News

Arkema Introduces Flexible Conductive PVDF Fluoropolymers

Responsible Care Certification Awarded to Linde's Air Separation Plant in Kansas

Inorganic Catalyst May Enable More Robust Synthesis of Valuable Rare Sugars

BASF Canada Named Finalist for Bloom Centre for Sustainability Leadership Award 2012

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Introduces Fluid Performance Additives and H2S Scavengers

New Catalyst Allows Conversion and Trapping of Carbon Dioxide as Silyl Formate

Air Products to Facilitate Small-Field Gas Extraction by NAM with Nitrogen Supply

BASF to Showcase Thermoplastics Composites at AVK Conference for the First Time

Report on Global Construction Chemicals Industry

Asia Carbon to Convert Present Production Lines to Specialty Carbon Black Lines

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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Advancing Material Analysis with a New Multi-Technique Spectrometer

How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

What are the Hazards of Alternative CO2 Solutions?

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?

Chemistry News

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

5Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

6High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

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