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The Remote Charging Solution
Posted on December 1st, 2016 by Chris Walker
New Materials & Applications
In my last post The Energy Storage Problem, we looked at how in the world of portable electronics there is a lot of investment in developing battery technology to improve its energy density. Continue reading “The Remote Charging Solution” »
Aramco Strategy: Lemonade from Lemons
Posted on November 30th, 2016 by Ken Klapproth
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All products have a lifecycle – including obsolescence. But when public opinion and worldwide regulatory pressure has market demand for your cash crop showing signs of waning, do you close up shop or get creative? Continue reading “Aramco Strategy: Lemonade from Lemons” »
Composites to replace more materials in automotives
Posted on November 29th, 2016 by Al Greenwood
Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
Huntsman Corporation and other companies are making rapid advances in composites by reducing the cure times of their resins and removing the barriers that kept them out of mass-produced automobiles.
Composites are attractive to automobile makers because they can reduce the weight of their vehicles and increase their fuel efficiency. Continue reading “Composites to replace more materials in automotives” »
Bringing R&D To China
Posted on November 28th, 2016 by Dr. Kai Pflug
Chemical R&D
CEFIC, a European association of chemical companies, expects China´s share of the global chemical market to increase further – from the current 39.9% (2015) to 44% in 2030. So, despite the slowdown of the Chinese economy, growth is still faster than the global average. Continue reading “Bringing R&D To China” »
The Energy Storage Problem
Posted on November 25th, 2016 by Chris Walker
Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
It’s a problem companies around the world are throwing millions and millions of dollars at. Although progress is being made, things aren’t moving as quickly as many would like. Continue reading “The Energy Storage Problem” »
Solar impulse backers can help hasten global clean technologies drive
Posted on November 24th, 2016 by Nigel Davis
Chemicals Industry News and Analysis
The Paris climate change accord is held out as the beacon of hope for those who believe sincerely in anthropomorphic climate change. Many of the accord’s adherents would also argue strongly for further, concerted global action to stem greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading “Solar impulse backers can help hasten global clean technologies drive” »
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