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3M to Manufacture Solar and Renewable Energy Products in China

3M today announced - in conjunction with the Hefei High-tech Industrial Development Area-a plan to build a manufacturing site for photovoltaic solar materials and renewable energy products in Hefei High-tech Park. The ne...

From 3M 6 Apr 2011

Plug Power Registers Record Fuel Cell Sales in Q1 2011

Fuel cell technology specialist, Plug Power proclaimed that it has secured 534 orders for its GenDrive full cell systems from material handling customers during the Q1 of 2011.

5 Apr 2011

Excellent Packaging + Supply Delivers Compostable Paper Cups, Lids and Bags to Blue Bottle Coffee

Excellent Packaging & Supply, supplier of nature-based, biodegradable, eco-friendly packaging products for foodservice and other uses, has proclaimed that it now provides fully degradable paper bags, lids and cups to Blue Bottle Coffee, a coffeemaker based in Oakland, California.

4 Apr 2011

Scientists Develop New Method to Produce Thermoplastics from Waste Chicken Feathers

Yiqi Yang, an authority on biofibers and biomaterials at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, has reported about a new process that uses chicken feathers as raw materials for the production of thermoplastics at the American Chemical Society’s 241st National Meeting & Exposition.

2 Apr 2011

New Energy Technologies, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Partner to Develop SolarWindow Technology

Developer of next-generation sustainable energy technologies, New Energy Technologies has inked a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) of The U.S. Department of Energy to speed up the commercial production of SolarWindow, which produces electric power on see-thru glass.

2 Apr 2011

Producing Biodegradable Polymers in a More Environmentally Friendly Fashion

Using a small block of aluminum with a tiny groove carved in it, a team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Polytechnic Institute of New York University is developing an improved “green chemistry” method for making biodegradable polymers.

30 Mar 2011

Researchers Develop New Process to Produce Bioplastics from Meat and Bone Meal

A research team has developed a new process that utilizes meat and bone meal (MBM) as raw materials to produce partly biodegradable plastic.

30 Mar 2011

Dow Kokam Delivers Lithium-Ion Battery Cells for Canadian Utility Project

Provider of large-format battery solutions, Dow Kokam has declared that it will deliver its sophisticated lithium-ion technology to eCAMION, provider of sustainable energy solutions, for a utility project in Canada endorsed by the Sustainable Development Technology of Canada.

30 Mar 2011

Hydrogenics to Supply Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Modules to Statue Cruises

Pioneer in the production of fuel cell and hydrogen generation products, Hydrogenics has secured a deal from Hornblower Cruises & Events’ subsidiary Statue Cruises to supply two HyPM HD 16 fuel cell power modules that deliver uninterrupted power supply of up to 33 kW.

30 Mar 2011

FKuR Launch Transparent Flexible Biopolymer

FKuR has launched a new transparent, flexible biopolymer. Called Bio-Flex® F 2201 CL this material contains a high content of renewable resources and, in line with the other resins in the Bio-Flex® family, can be processed easily on standard LDPE blown film lines and converting equipment.

From FKuR Kunststoff GmbH 24 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.

Sustainable Technologies News

3M to Manufacture Solar and Renewable Energy Products in China

Plug Power Registers Record Fuel Cell Sales in Q1 2011

Excellent Packaging + Supply Delivers Compostable Paper Cups, Lids and Bags to Blue Bottle Coffee

Scientists Develop New Method to Produce Thermoplastics from Waste Chicken Feathers

New Energy Technologies, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Partner to Develop SolarWindow Technology

Producing Biodegradable Polymers in a More Environmentally Friendly Fashion

Researchers Develop New Process to Produce Bioplastics from Meat and Bone Meal

Dow Kokam Delivers Lithium-Ion Battery Cells for Canadian Utility Project

Hydrogenics to Supply Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Modules to Statue Cruises

FKuR Launch Transparent Flexible Biopolymer

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SMILE VIEW™ Map for SEM Data Imaging

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Mineral Analysis in the Mining Industry: Sample Preparation and Challenges

Understanding Battery Elemental Analysis: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

Breaking Down Heavy Plate Testing Challenges With Smart Solutions

Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Sustainable Technologies News

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

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

3Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

4Novel Method for Eco-Friendly, High-Performance Li-ion Battery Materials

5Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

6Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

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