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Jan 25th, 2011
Biofuels
Overview
From the earliest days of internal-combustion engines, technological visionaries dreamed that engines would run on fuel made from plants. Experiments conducted in the 19th century showed that it was possible, and both Henry Ford and Rudolf Diesel supported the notion. Interest has waxed and waned for decades. These days, it is running high once again,...
Nov 9th, 2010
The Future of Nuclear Power in the United States
Nuclear power isn’t just another form of electrical generation in the United State, despite the fact that it provides nearly 20 percent of our electricity. Since the partial core meltdown at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island power plant in 1979, nuclear has become something of a litmus test for many, but not all, environmentalists.
Proponents point to...
Nov 9th, 2010
Imerys Pigments for Paper North America to Increase Kaolin and Calcium Carbonate Prices by 5 to 7%
/Lesprom Network/. Imerys Pigments for Paper North America announces price increases for kaolin and calcium carbonate, effective January 1, 2011, subject to any provisions in individual customer contracts.
The prices of kaolin produced in the USA and Brazil, including calcined kaolin products, will increase by 5 to 7%. The prices of ground calcium carbonate will increase...
Nov 5th, 2010
Obama to Launch Clean Energy Initiative in India
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama and India are expected to launch a joint initiative on clean energy, eyeing economic opportunities in an area that has long divided the two countries.
Obama arrives Saturday on his first presidential visit to India, where many analysts say that relations with the United States have lost momentum after warming rapidly...
Jun 16th, 2010
US Projects Receive Funds to Demonstrate Carbon Capture
Three projects in the US have been selected to receive up to $612m (£414m) from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - matched by $368m in private funding - to demonstrate large-scale carbon capture and storage from industrial sources.
Two of the three projects will use the stored CO2 for enhancing the recovery of oil, while...
May 25th, 2010
US Chamber Tries to Put Number on Energy Security
The U.S. economy will face increasing risks in coming years from higher overall energy prices, bottlenecks in electricity transmission and higher oil costs, according to a new study.
The study, by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s energy-policy group, is slated to roll out this week with the aim of producing a data-driven definition for the politically...
May 6th, 2010
USA - Biofuel and Beef Industry
Amtrak and the Oklahoma and Texas state transportation departments recently announced the nation’s first-ever test of a cleaner, renewable biodiesel fuel blend containing beef byproduct to power a daily interstate passenger train between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth. The goal of this 12-month test is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use of foreign oil.
The...
Jan 21st, 2010
Synthetic Genomics and EMRE to Develop Biofuels
US firm Synthetic Genomics (SGI) has signed a multi-year research and development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering (EMRE) to develop biofuel products.
Under the agreement, SGI will receive more than $300m from EMRE to develop biofuel products using photosynthetic algae, according to SGI.
SGI will use its proprietary technologies in genomics, metagenomics, synthetic genomics and genome...
Jul 16th, 2009
Asia phenol/acetone makers mull output cut on margin squeeze
Asian phenol and acetone makers are keen on cutting production next month as recent spikes in costs of feedstock benzene and propylene have been eroding their margins, industry sources said on Thursday.
Operating rates at the plants would likely average 70-80% in August from near full capacity currently, the producers said.
Final decisions on production cutbacks would...
Dec 16th, 2008
Carbon Fiber Developed In Jiangsu Breaks The International Monopoly
Before the official start of Jiangsu Province, the first 10 000 tons of China-made carbon fiber has been made up to mark Chinese developed carbon fiber manufacturing equipment and take the leading position in industrialization. The successful implementation of the project is expected to break the carbon fiber production monopoly of the United States...
Dec 1st, 2008
Carbon fiber reinforced PEEK enhances reliability, cuts down time in compre…
Hoerbiger Corporation, the world’s largest independent compressor valve manufacturer, has worked with US-headquartered RTP Company and employed RTP 2200 Series low flow, carbon fiber reinforced PEEK compound in their valve sealing elements, or valve plates. Valve plates are used in a wide range of compressor applications across different gas compositions and operating temperatures, acting as...
Nov 28th, 2008
Despite hydrocarbon reserves, Central Asian countries have underdeveloped p…
Despite hosting considerable hydrocarbon reserves, many Central Asian countries have relatively underdeveloped petrochemicals industries as per BMI’s latest report. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are the two exceptions. Kazakhstan is one of the largest crude oil producers in the world but lacks adequate refining and processing facilities. However, with a number of projects lined up, the future...
Nov 28th, 2008
Additive boosts green potential of PET
A new additive renders polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles biodegradable over time, particularly if they are inadvertently disposed of or littered outdoors. BioSmart said PET bottles using its additive, Bi-X007, are thermally stable, and have excellent storage and shelf life as well as good transportation stability.
Caps, ring, labels and packaging of a new bottle range...
Nov 21st, 2008
SABIC, ExxonMobil ink agreement for massive elastomer project
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and affiliates of ExxonMobil Chemical have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) and are progressing detailed studies for a new Elastomers project at their petrochemical joint ventures, Kemya* and Yanpet*. The HOA defines the principal terms for the proposed multibillion dollar project including project scope, technology, marketing and feedstock supply....
Nov 21st, 2008
Altuglas International Develops Acrylic Resins based on Renewable Raw Materials
Altuglas® Rnew, an acrylic containing 20% renewable carbon
Altuglas International, subsidiary of the Arkema Group, is introducing Altuglas® Rnew, a new PMMA grade containing 20% of carbon that is derived directly from biomass. This product offers properties comparable to those of conventional grades produced entirely from fossil carbon. It extends the existing family of Arkema thermoplastics...
Nov 20th, 2008
Millipore Corporation Introduces First Bioplastic Product
Millipore Corporation, a life science leader providing technologies, tools and services for bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, unveiled its first biodegradable and compostable product, the EcoStand tube holder, made from environmentally responsible bio-based plastic resin.
“Millipore is proud to be leading the industry in developing products and packaging made from renewable resources,” said Geoffrey Crouse, Vice...
Nov 20th, 2008
New Products for Testing Plastics
Zwick is concentrating its activities in the plastics field through its own competence center. The “Plastics Testing Initiative” has been underway for two years, and the range of products for testing plastics is being systematically expanded within the framework of this initiative.
Helmut Fahrenholz, who heads the competence center, is expecting the plastics market to continue...
Nov 19th, 2008
SABIC and ExxonMobil Chemical sign Heads of Agreement for new Elastomers project in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and affiliates of ExxonMobil Chemical have signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA) and are progressing detailed studies for a new Elastomers project at their petrochemical joint ventures, Kemya and Yanpet. The agreement was signed by Mansour Al Kharboush, SABIC Vice-President, Specialty Products, and by Robert G. Hutchinson, Vice-President Chemicals,...
Nov 17th, 2008
New Enzyme Could Revolutionise Production of Plastics
DUISBURG/LEIPZIG — In future, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA for short) - better known as acrylic glass - could be made from natural raw materials such as sugars, alcohols or fatty acids. PMMA is manufactured by polymerising methyl methacrylate (MMA). In a bacterial strain, scientists at the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research...
Nov 14th, 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics Jazzes Up Auto Window Glazing with New Exatec E900 Grafx Technology for Very Cool, Eye-Popping Graphics
WIXOM, Mich. — The graphical potential of automotive windows has always tempted designers - who have seen glazing as a blank canvas - to let their creativity flow. Now, SABIC Innovative Plastics offers a completely new approach to decorating windows that opens up fresh, new colorful designs with brand styling differentiation possibilities. Exatec* E900 Grafx...