Materials and Chemicals

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • New sealing material for safe battery cells

    The new elastomer outperforms thermoplastics in the event of thermal runaway.

  • Fives opens a new subsidiary in the US

    This strategic expansion will allow U.S. customers greater access to the extensive portfolio of value-added low clinker blended cement and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) production equipment and services.

  • Lyten begins US production of battery grade lithium-metal as a major step in expanding its US battery supply chain

    The company is further securing its battery supply chain by locally manufacturing its own battery grade lithium-metal alloys and foils.

  • The global freshwater resource base

    According to the World Bank, just 2.5% of the water on Earth is freshwater, most of which is found in glaciers, ice caps and underground.

  • Healing bones with the help of bacteria and textile fibers

    Researchers from the University of Borås, Sweden, are exploring the use of bacteria to create fibers that promise to help heal bones.

  • Fluoride decried — Utah becomes largest population center to de-fluoridate its water supply

    Why is the presence of fluoride in potable water now an issue?

  • Choosing the right o-ring material for industrial equipment

    Use this guide to help choose the right material for industrial equipment seals based on chemical, temperature and mechanical compatibility.

  • WALTER expands LOW VOC cleaning solution lineup: Prioritizing safety and sustainability

    Low volatile organic compound (VOC) cleaning solutions deliver industrial-strength performance while helping businesses stay compliant with evolving safety regulations taking effect in parts of the U.S.

  • Liquid-based robot enables precise removal of implant-associated biofilm infections

    The liquid-bodied robot uses a dynamic cross-linked magnetic hydrogel with unique viscoelasticity that helps to eliminate biofilms within the human body.

  • The oxygen of life: The critical role of dissolved oxygen measurement

    Dive into why measuring dissolved oxygen is so important across different industries and it can be done effectively.

  • Mold-Masters releases hot half plate options for EcoONE-series hot runner system

    These hot runner systems offer an economical solution suitable for processing commodity resins for simple, cost-sensitive applications such as consumer goods and basic automotive components.

  • Portable Raman device enables remote detection of hydrogen leaks

    The instrument promises to be a useful tool for detecting hydrogen leaks, which pose serious risks thanks to the gas's flammability and tendency to accumulate in confined spaces.

  • Self-dispersing microbeads arrest and return with microplastics

    Cleansing microparticles based on chitosan are engineered to self-disperse, hunt for microplastics and return to the surface with their prey for collection.

  • Startup transforms coal ash into eco-friendly cement, slashes CO2 by 30%

    The team suggests that treated ash could potentially replace up to 30% of cement, which is the binding agent in concrete.

  • Scientists develop germ-killing paint that targets COVID-19, flu in the hospital and on the train

    The coating promises to lower surface-related infections in hospitals, public transport and other high-traffic areas.

  • Team converts bourbon waste into supercapacitors boasting 25 times greater energy storage

    The team is turning these bourbon byproducts into supercapacitors featuring superior storage capacity when measured against existing commercial models.

  • Is blue hydrogen the key to net-zero for the oil and gas industry?

    Discover how ExxonMobil’s new plant could be a blueprint for low-carbon operations.

  • WALTER Surface Technologies introduces XTRACUT XX: Self-sharpening ceramic discs with exceptional removal rates

    The sanding disc is engineered to deliver unmatched stock removal across all alloys while maintaining consistent results throughout its lifespan.

  • Arburg at Plastpol 2025: Electric and hybrid Allrounders demonstrate high performance

    Efficient and economical injection molding production will be presented with an electric Allrounder 570 A and a hybrid Allrounder 470 H.

  • Unused fish parts contain untapped nutritional value

    Researchers are seeking to develop a process to extract more value from each fish taken from the sea and to convert it into nutritious ingredients for both food and feed.

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