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CEMEX Introduces Promptis Ready-Mix Concrete

Global supplier of building materials, CEMEX has introduced Promptis, its first worldwide brand of ready-mix concrete.

8 Apr 2011

BASF Opens Polyurethane Solutions System House in Dubai

On April 6, 2011, BASF opened its new Polyurethane (PU) Solutions System House in Dubai with an official ceremony.

From BASF Corporation 7 Apr 2011

Researchers Develop New Device to Test Sealants’ Performance in Building Applications

Research Chemist, Christopher White and his colleagues at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Maryland have developed a new equipment to test sealants under real weather conditions.

7 Apr 2011

First Monumental Architectural Project Uses PPG Duranar Powder Coatings

The new Terminal B concourse at the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport in California is the first monumental architectural project constructed with DURANAR(R) powder coatings by PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) industrial coatings business.

From PPG Industries Inc. 6 Apr 2011

HTC Granted New Patents for Diamond Impregnated Floor Pads

The invention of the diamond impregnated floor pads was made by the founder of HTC, Håkan Thysell in 2005 and the invention was followed by an immediate patent application. The product, under the trade name Twister,...

3 Apr 2011

Icynene’s Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation Receives ‘Green Approved’ Mark

The Research Center of National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) has approved Icynene’s closed-cell spray foam insulation, ICYNENE MD-C-200, as a green building material product. Icynene provides solutions to construct energy efficient buildings and homes.

2 Apr 2011

Researchers Develop Flyash-Based Coating Material for Concrete

Florida Atlantic University researchers have developed a new coating material from flyash, a waste byproduct produced in coal-burning electric energy facilities, for concretes.

1 Apr 2011

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Acquires Silcotech’s Precision Seals and Liquid Silicone Components Business

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has entered into an agreement to purchase Silcotech Group’s business, which produces liquid silicone parts and precision seals for the medical and pharmaceutical industries. These products are also utilized in vital applications of the electronics industry.

30 Mar 2011

CEMEX Chosen as Primary Cement Supplier for Reventazón Hydroelectric Project in Costa Rica

The Costa Rican Institute of Electricity, which oversees the Reventazón hydroelectric facility construction, has chosen CEMEX, a global supplier of building materials, as the main cement supplier for the first phase of the project in Costa Rica.

30 Mar 2011

Ashland to Display Model House Made from Composite Materials

Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial division of Ashland, will display a model house made from composite materials at the JEC Composites Show to be held in Paris from 29 to 31 March 2011.

28 Mar 2011

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

CEMEX Introduces Promptis Ready-Mix Concrete

BASF Opens Polyurethane Solutions System House in Dubai

Researchers Develop New Device to Test Sealants’ Performance in Building Applications

First Monumental Architectural Project Uses PPG Duranar Powder Coatings

HTC Granted New Patents for Diamond Impregnated Floor Pads

Icynene’s Closed-Cell Spray Foam Insulation Receives ‘Green Approved’ Mark

Researchers Develop Flyash-Based Coating Material for Concrete

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Acquires Silcotech’s Precision Seals and Liquid Silicone Components Business

CEMEX Chosen as Primary Cement Supplier for Reventazón Hydroelectric Project in Costa Rica

Ashland to Display Model House Made from Composite Materials

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?

Building and Construction 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

4Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

5Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

6High-Performance PEM for Electrochemical Hydrogen Storage

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Editorial Highlights