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Novel Titanium Dioxide Roof Tile Coating Removes Smog-Causing Nitrogen Oxides

A team of University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering students created a roof tile coating that when applied to an average-sized residential roof breaks down the same amount of smog-causing nitrogen oxides per year as a car driven 11,000 miles.

5 Jun 2014

Eco Building Products Enters into Definitive Agreements for $3.4M in Financing

Eco Building Products, Inc., a manufacturer of treated wood products that are protected against fire, mold/mycotoxins, fungus, rot-decay, wood ingesting insects and termites by our proprietary eco-friendly WoodSurfaceFil...

5 Jun 2014

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Ossen Innovation Co., Ltd. ("Ossen" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer of an array of plain surface, rare earth and zinc coated pre-stressed steel materials, today announced that it has received new sales contracts to supply its coated steel wire for cables used for the construction of five bridges in South Korea, including the Saecheonnyeon bridge, Jangja bridge, Bubal bridge, Daedeok 2nd bridge and Gujeuk bridge. Product delivery is expected in June 2014.

3 Jun 2014

Sherwin-Williams Enters JV to Launch Premier Paints Company in Saudi Arabia

Sherwin-Williams has expanded its services in the Middle East after establishing a new business in Saudi Arabia.

From The Sherwin-Williams Company 13 May 2014

New Energy Technologies’ See-Through SolarWindow Coatings Set New Record for Generating Electricity

New Energy Technologies Inc., developer of see-through SolarWindow™ coatings, capable of generating electricity on glass and flexible plastics, today announced that its technology has set a new record for generating electricity while remaining see-through with over 50% greater power than prior attempts publicized by others.

9 May 2014

Fixit 222 Insulation Product Combining Cabot’s Aerogel with Hydraulic Lime Plaster Receives Prestigious Innovation Award

Cabot Corporation announces that Fixit 222, an aerogel-containing insulating plaster product, was recently recognized with a prestigious innovation award. The product, which features Cabot’s aerogel technology, solved a complex technical challenge involving the renovation of historical buildings in Europe.

7 May 2014

Soudal to Highlight Expanding Reusable Polyurethane Foam Product at New Product World

Soudal USA, a leader in the manufacture of sealants, foams and adhesives, will exhibit at the National Hardware Show’s New Product World this Tuesday, May 6th through Thursday, May 8th as part of the nationwide launch of their market-changing Genius Gun® expanding polyurethane foam product.

6 May 2014

New Report Predicts Robust Growth for Global Construction Paints and Coatings Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Construction Paints and Coatings Market Forecasts & Trends, 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 2 May 2014

Solidia’s CO2-Curing Technology Can Help Reduce Water Usage in Cement, Concrete Production

A white paper on water use in the global production of cement and concrete finds that a savings of two billion tons of water per year could be realized with the adoption of a patented process developed by Solidia Technologies® that cures concrete with carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of water.

28 Apr 2014

USG Enters Collaboration with XL Brands to Develop Novel Technologies for Flooring Industry

USG Corporation, a leading building products company, today announced a strategic partnership with XL Brands®, the nation’s largest private label manufacturer of floor covering adhesives.

28 Apr 2014

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.

Building and Construction News

Novel Titanium Dioxide Roof Tile Coating Removes Smog-Causing Nitrogen Oxides

Eco Building Products Enters into Definitive Agreements for $3.4M in Financing

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Sherwin-Williams Enters JV to Launch Premier Paints Company in Saudi Arabia

New Energy Technologies’ See-Through SolarWindow Coatings Set New Record for Generating Electricity

Fixit 222 Insulation Product Combining Cabot’s Aerogel with Hydraulic Lime Plaster Receives Prestigious Innovation Award

Soudal to Highlight Expanding Reusable Polyurethane Foam Product at New Product World

New Report Predicts Robust Growth for Global Construction Paints and Coatings Market

Solidia’s CO2-Curing Technology Can Help Reduce Water Usage in Cement, Concrete Production

USG Enters Collaboration with XL Brands to Develop Novel Technologies for Flooring Industry

Ensuring Battery Material Quality at Every Step

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

How the PDM3700 Helps You Stay Compliant with Real-Time Dust Monitoring

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

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Solving the Challenges of Multilayer Automotive Paint Analysis

Expanding Trace Gas Analysis with Bipolar FUSION PTR-TOF Technology

How XRF Compares to ICP for Battery Elemental Analysis

Optimizing Lithium Battery Manufacturing Through Precision Sensing

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

Ensuring Battery Material Quality at Every Step

Understanding Cryogenics and Vibration Isolation in Scientific Instruments

Eliminating Contaminants: How Advanced Analytics Improve Battery Quality

1Scientists Turn CO₂ Into High-Performance Fuels Using Nickel Catalyst

2Advanced Ion-Selective Membranes Boost Clean Energy Systems

3'Entropy Catastrophe' is Testing Theoretical Stability As Gold is Superheated

4Water Heaters Could Revolutionize Thermal Energy Storage

5Stronger, Cheaper Titanium a 'Leap Forward' for Industry

6Composite Tubes Enable Geothermal Energy Storage

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