Materials and Chemicals

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  • A vitamin boost for PFAS destruction

    Catalysts combined with porphyrin, a vitamin B12 analogue, effectively break down PFAS chemicals that contaminate water.

  • Enhance inventory control with BinMaster’s BMRX rotary level indicators

    Detect high and low levels while protecting valuable bulk material inventory with BinMaster's newly designed line of rotary paddle level indicators.

  • Lithium-ion electric vehicle battery eschews cobalt

    A European consortium of 18 partners has designed a complete cobalt-free lithium-ion battery system for electric vehicles.

  • Protection at lightning speed with new silicone coatings

    The solventless silicone coatings provide strong protection for electronic components and does so at lightning speed.

  • Finish it right and maximize ROI

    Learn how to maximize return on investment (ROI) on your finishing and high-viscosity solutions and help your products stand out with expertise from Sames North American Corporation.

  • The unsung heroes of electrochemistry: Unveiling the power of pH buffers

    Follow these buffer care tips to ensure consistent product quality and safety and prevent unwanted pH changes during manufacturing.

  • Achieving peak performance in compact turbine engines

    Minimize airflow leakage in compact turbine engines with FELTMETAL Abradable Seals.

  • New extruder achieves extreme flow rates

    The new Zephyr extruder is designed for the rapid extrusion of 1.75 mm filament. Meanwhile, its high-temperature capabilities make it compatible with high-performance materials like PEEK.

  • New patent for EXAIR’s EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac

    The system simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid.

  • Precious metal clad composite wire improves performance and value over solid wire

    Custom manufactured clad metal wire can be formulated to improve performance characteristics of solid precious metal wire at a small fraction the cost of solid.

  • Research signals divergent greenhouse gas emission trends

    Measures to reduce atmospheric levels of ozone layer-depleting chemicals are proving effective as emissions of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, are on the rise.

  • Shade variations of black and gray for LSR pigments

    Both standard and custom pigments for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) are available, including a surprising variety of shades of black and gray.

  • The unrivaled choice: Metal-free conveyors for specialty applications

    Learn why plastic conveyors are ideal for metal detection and caustic/corrosive environment applications.

  • Able Electropolishing acquires state-of-the-art inspection equipment to enhance precision and quality

    The equipment further improves the precision and effectiveness of electropolishing to enhance the finish, fit and function of critical metal parts.

  • Personal air purifier keeps subway users breathing easier

    The device reportedly creates a clean bubble of air that surrounds a user's face and features two fans that pass air through Spunbond Polypropylene (SBPP) filters that capture particulate matter roughly 30 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair.

  • Photovoltaic window coating offers energy and thermal benefits

    A new coating for semi-transparent photovoltaic glazing that delivers remarkable energy yield and a low heat gain rate.

  • Extending the shelf life of produce with shellfish

    The new material is derived from crab and shrimp shells and is designed to create a microscopically thin nanocrystal layer on treated produce, thus removing chemical residues.

  • Tuneable anti-counterfeiting material promises to safeguard valuables

    The inorganic phosphor nanoparticles will remain visible to the human eye for several minutes once the UV light source is removed.

  • Beeswax-derived food wraps extend food shelf life in war zones

    Cardiff-based scientists employed cloth pieces and even paper, combined with beeswax and other naturally occurring antimicrobial plants like sage, to create assorted wrap recipes.

  • Mobile laser can zap a dime from half a mile away

    The Fractl Portable High Energy Laser is reportedly the first directed-energy weapon that can track things as small as a dime piece traveling 62 mph at a distance and has enough power to burn through steel.

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