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BASF Joint Venture to to Increase Production Capacity of Specialty Chemicals

The Chinese central government has approved the Joint Feasibility Study Report submitted by BASF and SINOPEC for the expansion of their joint venture, BASF-YPC Co., Ltd. (BYC), in Nanjing, China, as of July 1, 2009.

From BASF Corporation 8 Jul 2009

Center to Investigate Toxic Chinese Drywalls

Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is sure air conditioning companies knew about the Chinese drywall issues as far back as 2005, and failed to inform the consumers, out of fear of annoying their biggest clients, US homebuilders.

6 Jul 2009

Removing Toxic Compounds from Indoor Air Caused by Gases Emitted by Chinese Drywall

Over the course of several years, the United States had experienced rapid growth in the commercial and residential construction market. This construction boom, coupled with several destructive hurricanes that required ex...

6 Jul 2009

Dupont Announces Plans With DOE for $9 Million Solar Research Program

DuPont today announced plans with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a $9 million solar research program --- part of the company's overall effort in providing more mainstream solar photovoltaic (PV) products for commercial and residential applications.

2 Jul 2009

Stork Testing Open Hydrogen Sulfide Advanced Corrosion Laboratory

Stork Testing & Metallurgical Consulting is pleased to announce the opening of its Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Advanced Corrosion Laboratory in Houston.

From Element Materials Technology 1 Jul 2009

Aluminum Windows Designed to Views and Energy Efficiency

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its Kawneer business, the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum building products and systems for commercial construction, introduced its new AA3350 ISOPORT Window, designed ...

1 Jul 2009

Web Site Promotes Sustainablility of Aluminum

The International Aluminium Institute has launched a website that sings, scientifically, about aluminium's sustainability. Hydro headed the website project.

30 Jun 2009

New HIPS Coatings Withstanding Temperatures Of Over 1000 Degrees Compared To Current Commercial Coatings

HIPS coatings can withstand temperatures of over 1000°C compared to current commercial coatings used on building materials and structures which break down at between 150-250°C.

30 Jun 2009

Researchers Create the First Solid State Quantum Processor

A team led by Yale University researchers has created the first rudimentary solid-state quantum processor, taking another step toward the ultimate dream of building a quantum computer.

29 Jun 2009

Carbon Nanotube Device Weighs Single Atoms

How can you weigh a single atom? European researchers have built an exquisite new device that can do just that. It may ultimately allow scientists to study the progress of chemical reactions, molecule by molecule. Carbon...

29 Jun 2009

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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.

Building and Construction News

BASF Joint Venture to to Increase Production Capacity of Specialty Chemicals

Center to Investigate Toxic Chinese Drywalls

Removing Toxic Compounds from Indoor Air Caused by Gases Emitted by Chinese Drywall

Dupont Announces Plans With DOE for $9 Million Solar Research Program

Stork Testing Open Hydrogen Sulfide Advanced Corrosion Laboratory

Aluminum Windows Designed to Views and Energy Efficiency

Web Site Promotes Sustainablility of Aluminum

New HIPS Coatings Withstanding Temperatures Of Over 1000 Degrees Compared To Current Commercial Coatings

Researchers Create the First Solid State Quantum Processor

Carbon Nanotube Device Weighs Single Atoms

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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?

Building and Construction News

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

5Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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