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Hydrogen Fuel That Power Laptops, Cell Phones and Other Digital Equipment a Step Closer

Chemists at UCLA and the University of Michigan report an advance toward the goal of cars that run on hydrogen rather than gasoline. While the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that practical hydrogen fuel will require...

8 Mar 2006

Albemarle Improve Fire Safety of Wood-Plastic Composites and Plastic Lumber

Wood-plastic composites (WPC) and plastic lumber are quickly establishing themselves in the building and construction industry as superior alternatives to wood and other materials in decking, siding, and roofing applicat...

8 Mar 2006

Europeans Develop New Sensor Network Technology

Barrels of chemicals that ‘talk’ to each other to improve safety and smart shelves that automatically log inventory changes are just some of the ways businesses stand to benefit from new sensor network techno...

8 Mar 2006

University of Kent Launches New Spin-Out Developing Real-Time Embedded Systems-on-Chip (SoC)

The University of Kent has launched UltraSoC Technologies Ltd, a new spin-out company that is developing a technology platform for real-time embedded systems-on-chip (SoC). This ground-breaking technology has produced im...

8 Mar 2006

Manchester Scientists Create New Bio-Gel

Scientists at The University of Manchester have created a new type of ‘bio-gel’ which provides a pH neutral environment for culturing cells in 3D, as published in the journal Advanced Materials (March 2006). The gel ...

8 Mar 2006

Surmodics License Biodegradable Polymers from InnoCore

SurModics, Inc., a leading provider of surface modification and drug delivery technologies to the healthcare industry, announced today that it has obtained an option to acquire a license with exclusivity in defined field...

7 Mar 2006

BASF Create the First Thermoset Foam that can be Shaped under Heat

BASF’s innovations in the formulation and processing of Basotect® were instrumental in making it suitable for thermoforming. The new Basotect® TG is the first thermoset foam that can be shaped under heat. T...

6 Mar 2006

BASF Invests in a New Specialty Amines Plant in the U.S.

BASF is building an alkylethanolamine (AEOA) plant at its U.S. Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana. The new plant, scheduled to come on line in 2007, complements existing amine production facilities at Geismar. The site c...

6 Mar 2006

Alcoa and Gov. of Iceland to Begin Feasibility Studies on a New 250,000 mtpy Renewable Energy-Powered Smelter in North Iceland

Alcoa and the Government of Iceland have agreed to begin detailed feasibility studies for the development of a 250,000 metric ton per year (mtpy) aluminum smelter based principally on geothermal energy, at Bakki near Hus...

6 Mar 2006

Sumitomo Chemical to Expand Capacity for LCD Polarizing Film Raw Materials

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. has announced its decision to expand its facilities for the production of raw material rolls of polarizing film for liquid crystal displays (LCDs), for which it will build an additional 4 line...

3 Mar 2006

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

Hydrogen Fuel That Power Laptops, Cell Phones and Other Digital Equipment a Step Closer

Albemarle Improve Fire Safety of Wood-Plastic Composites and Plastic Lumber

Europeans Develop New Sensor Network Technology

University of Kent Launches New Spin-Out Developing Real-Time Embedded Systems-on-Chip (SoC)

Manchester Scientists Create New Bio-Gel

Surmodics License Biodegradable Polymers from InnoCore

BASF Create the First Thermoset Foam that can be Shaped under Heat

BASF Invests in a New Specialty Amines Plant in the U.S.

Alcoa and Gov. of Iceland to Begin Feasibility Studies on a New 250,000 mtpy Renewable Energy-Powered Smelter in North Iceland

Sumitomo Chemical to Expand Capacity for LCD Polarizing Film Raw Materials

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

An Introduction to OMNISEC RESOLVE Multi-Detector GPC/SEC System

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

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

5Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

6Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

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