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X-ray nanoscopy of cobalt Fischer–Tropsch catalysts at work
09-04-2013
Cobalt Fischer–Tropsch catalysts have been investigated in both 2-D and 3-D, by scientists in the Netherlands and the US, using in situ hard X-ray transmission X-ray microscopy (TXM). The Fischer–Tropsch process is an important step in the production of liquid fuels from natural gas, biomass ...
DNA-based asymmetric organometallic catalysis in water
27-03-2013
Scientists studying organometallic catalysts attached to DNA have used the technology to perform cyclopropanation reactions in water, and have reported efficient yields and high enantiomeric excesses. By attaching the catalytically active metal complex to a DNA scaffold, the chirality of the ...
Studying the mechanism of water splitting on gold surfaces
26-03-2013
A comprehensive study of the mechanism by which electrochemical water splitting occurs on gold surfaces has been carried out by scientists. The researchers used in-situ surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), on-line electrochemical mass spectrometry and density functional theory (DFT) ...
AkzoNobel increases prices for organic peroxides, azo initiators, as well as cobalt and amine accelerators
26-02-2013
Effective Quarter 1 2013, or as contracts allow, AkzoNobel Functional Chemicals increases by 10% the prices for several lines of organic peroxides, azo initiators, as well as cobalt and amine accelerators. Products affected - as neat or formulated on a wide range of solvents or carriers - ...
Theory of crystal formation complete again
21-02-2013
Exactly how a crystal forms from solution is a problem that has occupied scientists for decades. Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), together with researchers from Germany and the USA, are now presenting the missing piece. This classical theory of crystal formation, ...
DSM and Chemtrix sign collaboration agreement in Continuous Flow Chemistry
21-02-2013
DSM Pharmaceutical Products announced that it has signed a collaboration agreement with Chemtrix B.V. in the field of Continuous Flow Chemistry to provide sustainable equipment and, development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry. The agreement brings together the ...
INVISTA’s polyamide salt facility starts production
18-02-2013
INVISTA started production at its new, polyamide salt plant, an expansion of the company’s polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands. The expanded site will serve the company’s European fiber and plastic customers through its integrated supply chain. The polymer manufactured at INVISTA’s ...
BRCS acquires Chemres in Austria
05-02-2013
The BRCS Group, the new strategic partnership between chemical materials providers Barentz and Ravago announced its first acquisition. BRCS has acquired the Austrian company Chemres, which specialises in the distribution of industrial chemicals for the Austrian market. BRCS has acquired 100% ...
AkzoNobel announces management changes
25-01-2013
AkzoNobel announced that Graeme Armstrong will become Managing Director Surface Chemistry and Country Director for North America. Armstrong is currently Executive Committee member responsible for Research, Development, and Innovation. He succeeds Bob Margevich, who has chosen to go into ...
Veolia’s MPPE water treatment unit for Shell Floating LNG plant
24-01-2013
VWS MPP Systems has been awarded a contract by Samsung to supply a Macro Porous Polymer Extraction (MPPE) water purification unit for a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility. The MPPE unit will be used for Shell’s Prelude FLNG project in Australia, the largest offshore floating ...
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