Materials and Chemicals

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  • Beyond bentonite: How AI and nanotech are reinventing drilling fluids

    Drilling fluid stabilizes wells, transports cuttings, controls pressure, protects formations and now integrates advanced monitoring technologies.

  • Powder processing grows by focusing on what is small

    Powder processing technologies continue to evolve in the automation era - just maybe not in the limelight.

  • Understanding laboratory pH buffers: Essential tools for accurate measurements

    These simple tips will keep results reliable and minimize any guesswork when working with applications where pH is critical.

  • Freudenberg Sealing Technologies develops the next generation of battery cell caps: Cell Caps 2

    The technology can reduce cell cap height by up to 30%, which directly translates into higher energy capacity and longer operating time.

  • Plasma-based treatment helps cut flowers stay fresh for weeks

    At the conclusion of two weeks, the team discovered that the plasma-treated flower bunches had, overall, maintained their color and freshness.

  • Overcoming the high-speed semiconductor testing challenge

    Molex company, has introduced the DaVinci Gen V. Built upon a patented mechanical foundation, this fifth-generation coaxial test socket provides an out-of-the-box solution engineered to overcome impedance tuning and signal degradation hurdles.

  • E-book: Chemical processes

    Specifying the right analyzer for online process measurements requires a thorough understanding of the sample conditions, all components present and the primary purpose or intent of the measurement.

  • EPA amends PFAS destruction and disposal guidance

    Technologies with the lowest potential for releasing PFAS to the environment based on site-specific conditions are recommended.

  • Improving coating performance and efficiency in agricultural equipment manufacturing — A case study: UNIA Group

    UNIA Group, a leading European OEM with over 140 years of manufacturing experience, modernized its coating operations by implementing advanced powder and liquid finishing technologies.

  • Inspired by armadillos: New soft robotic shell becomes rock-solid on demand

    According to its developers, the structure automatically responds when it detects strain and it can be tuned to respond to anything that ranges from a delicate touch to a significant impact.

  • DIAvent maxFlow for high-performance batteries

    Maximum flow rate, adjustable trigger pressure and autonomous resealing combine in a single degassing valve.

  • Spider silk-inspired method transforms corn protein into ultra-tough plastic alternative

    The scientists turned to a corn protein called zein, which is abundant, renewable and naturally hydrophobic. Because the material is also relatively brittle, the team took inspiration from the way spiders spin their silk to improve the zein’s mechanical strength.

  • Freshwater mussel protein could inspire stronger medical-grade glues

    The protein, called Dbfp7, is derived from the quagga mussel and, despite lacking a specific chemical feature that enables it to stick to surfaces underwater, it still proved capable of this type of adhesion.

  • Perfect hold — even at over 100 bar

    Freudenberg Sealing Technologies presents an elastomer-based sealing solution for carbon dioxide air-conditioning compressors.

  • Hydrogen and chemicals derived from biowaste

    A new electrochemical system enables the simultaneous production of hydrogen and value-added chemicals using waste glycerol.

  • Modular TPE bellows for special-purpose vehicles and industrial applications

    Using a modular tooling concept, custom-designed bellows made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) can be produced with significantly reduced tooling and fixed costs.

  • Arburg at Interplas 2026: Pioneering trends for the British and Irish plastics industry

    This marks the first time Arburg’s new standard electric Allrounder Trend machines will be on show to a large trade visitor audience in the U.K.

  • Scientists use bacteria to transform trash into cosmetic ingredients

    This finding promises to potentially help create a more sustainable path to manufacturing medium-chain carboxylic acids (MCCAs), which is a family of molecules used in the making of cosmetics, cleaning products, agricultural feed, antimicrobials and nutritional supplements.

  • Emerson to showcase fit-for-purpose valves and regulators at Industrial Valve Summit 2026

    Reliable valve piloting for faster and more efficient operations and explosion proof valve solutions for hazardous area compliance will be on display.

  • Zero-liquid discharge: From niche technology to industrial necessity

    ZLD is becoming an increasingly attractive option as water scarcity and stricter regulations put pressure on municipalities and industries to recover and reuse as much wastewater as possible.

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