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Ames Laboratory, Molycorp Partner to Develop New Processing Techniques for Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets

Ames Laboratory, a unit of the U.S. Department of Energy, has inked a research & development partnership deal with Molycorp, manufacturer of rare-earth oxides, to develop new processes to manufacture commercial-grade rare-earth permanent magnets.

31 Mar 2011

Air Products to Launch Inert Wave Soldering Technology at IPC APEX Expo

Air Products, a comprehensive solutions provider to the worldwide electronics packaging, assembly and test industry, will unveil an advanced wave soldering technology called Inert Wave Soldering for the electronics packaging and assembly industry at the 2011 IPC APEX Expo to be held from 12 to 14 April 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

30 Mar 2011

Airgas Extends Supply Agreement with Johnson Controls

Supplier of hardgoods and medical, industrial and specialty gases, Airgas has inked a five-year supply deal with Johnson Controls to deliver personal protection equipment, welding hardgoods and associated products, packaged and bulk industrial gas and refrigerant gas.

30 Mar 2011

Carlisle Energy Unveils GeoTPO Membranes for Landfill Closure Applications

Carlisle Construction Materials’ subsidiary, Carlisle Energy Services, has unveiled two new products called 80- and 72-mil GeoTPO membranes. The company specializes in huge-scale commercial solar landfill closure systems and solar rooftops.

30 Mar 2011

Hosokawa Micron Open Toll Processing Suite for Chemical Applications

Hosokawa Micron Ltd today announced the opening of a new dedicated toll processing suite at their Runcorn headquarters. The investment in the new facility delivers a complete suite of three separate toll processing rooms allocated to chemical and food applications.

29 Mar 2011

AkzoNobel Invests EUR60 million to Improve Cellulose Derivatives Production Capacity

AkzoNobel, producer of specialty chemicals, coatings and paints, has declared its intentions to invest over EUR60 million to augment the manufacturing capability of its Bermocoll cellulose derivatives such as building material and paint thickeners.

From AkzoNobel 28 Mar 2011

DMT Plasticolor to Distribute Cereplast Bio-Plastic Resins in Croatia

Cereplast, producer of patented bio-based, degradable and eco-friendly plastics, declared that it has signed a distribution accord with DMT Plasticolor to provide Cereplast bioplastic material to the Croatian market.

28 Mar 2011

Researchers Develop Catalytic Chemical Method to Synthesize Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds

Researchers from Boston College and MIT have developed a novel catalytic chemical method to prepare a vital group of carbon-carbon double bonds.

28 Mar 2011

Oxea to Showcase New Coalescing Agent at European Coatings Show 2011

Oxea, producer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives, will showcase its new products and coatings at the European Coating Show 2011 (ECS), a trade fair for global painting and coating industry.

25 Mar 2011

LANXESS Announces the Availability of Multi-Functional Coating Additives

LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, has declared that its Functional Chemicals (FCC) business unit will display a broad variety of flame-retardants from its Bayfomox, Levagard and Disflamoll product ranges at the European Coating show to be held in 29 to 31 March 2011 in Nuremburg, Germany.

From LANXESS Corporation 25 Mar 2011

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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

Ames Laboratory, Molycorp Partner to Develop New Processing Techniques for Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets

Air Products to Launch Inert Wave Soldering Technology at IPC APEX Expo

Airgas Extends Supply Agreement with Johnson Controls

Carlisle Energy Unveils GeoTPO Membranes for Landfill Closure Applications

Hosokawa Micron Open Toll Processing Suite for Chemical Applications

AkzoNobel Invests EUR60 million to Improve Cellulose Derivatives Production Capacity

DMT Plasticolor to Distribute Cereplast Bio-Plastic Resins in Croatia

Researchers Develop Catalytic Chemical Method to Synthesize Carbon-Carbon Double Bonds

Oxea to Showcase New Coalescing Agent at European Coatings Show 2011

LANXESS Announces the Availability of Multi-Functional Coating Additives

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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The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

What are the Hazards of Alternative CO2 Solutions?

Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

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

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

5High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

6Sustainable 4D Printable Biobased Shape Memory Polymers

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