Simulations reveal that the formation of some glassy materials is like the setting of a bowl of gelatin. Gelatin sets by forming a solid matrix full of random, liquid-filled pores — much like a saturated sponge. It turns out that a ...
The Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association is challenging the effectiveness of a recently-developed class of plastics containing additives described as "natural", "enzymatic" or "microbiodegradable". These additives, which are not ...
This year, 11 companies and their partners will receive an awards at JEC Europe - Composites Show and Conferences (March 12-14, 2013) for their composites innovations. The jury has selected the best composite breakthroughs, based on their ...
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This research focuses on pyrosequencing analysis of bacteria in an experimental drinking water distribution system. Bulk water and biofilms had markedly different bacterial community structures. Biofilms had higher species richness and ...
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AkzoNobel and the American Chemical Society (ACS) announced Carnegie Mellon University Professor Krzysztof (Kris) Matyjaszewski, Ph.D. as the winner of the inaugural AkzoNobel North America Science Award for his cutting-edge polymer ...
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Rolith, Inc., the leader in developing advanced nanostructured coatings and devices, today announces partnership with Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (AGC), one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers. The joint development agreement ...
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Scientists from IIT Delhi have developed nanocomposite fibres which have unique features of self-cleaning, dyeability, toughness and thermal stability. Prof. Mangala Joshi, Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi, told ...
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U.S.8,138,249 B2 BASF Coatings Japan Ltd.has been awarded a patent for a two-component coating system comprised of a component(a)comprised of one or more polyisocyanates,a component(b)comprised of one or more oligomeric and/or polymeric ...
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SRI International has received a new grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to develop a topical microbicide gel for drug delivery. The topical microbicide gel, which will be based on a patented ...
ABB the leading power and automation technology group, has won a contract worth $ 170 million from Subsea 7, to build a power link between a new oil and gas field being developed by Total E&P Norge AS in the North Sea and the Norwegian ...
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Loughborough-based SmartGen Ltd has revealed that it was overwhelmed by the UK industry's response to its SmartShield system. SmartShield is a long lasting glass protection suitable for PV modules that is able to increase light ...
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Colfax Fluid Handling will deliver Allweiler screw pumps for a project in China.The PMDI pumps will be an important part of a new MDI plant in the Chinese city of Chongqing. BASF is constructing a new MDI complex in Chongqing.When ...
The study'Natural Polymers to 2016'analyzes the U.S.natural polymer industry.It presents historical demand data for the years 2001,2006 and 2011,and forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by market(e.g.,medical,food and ...
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Iran Daily reported planning manager of National Iranian Petrochemicals Company production of polymeric petrochemicals will amount to 12 million tonnes per annum by 2016. Mr Ramezan Oladi planning manager of NIPC said that Iran will ...
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UK-based Capmpden BRI would involve itself in ISA-Pack, a packaging material project funded by EU that started in January. The project aims to identify synergistic combinations of effective food preservation chemistries that may be ...
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