06-Sep-2019

DNA is a long chemical sequence that carries genetic information. Inspired by this biological system, in recent years many research teams have been exploring how to store and then decode information within synthetic macromolecules, also called polymers. In a leap forward in this field, ...

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30-Jul-2019

Arkema announces a project for Bostik to acquire Prochimir, a company specializing in high performance thermobonding adhesive films. This acquisition would enable Bostik to broaden its offering of solvent-free thermobonding solutions earmarked for many fast-growing industrial applications in the ...

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22-Jul-2019

STOCKMEIER Holding GmbH acquires a further 50% of Quaron SAS in France retroactively to 01.07.2019. This means that the Bielefeld-based family business now holds 100% of the shares. Quaron is one of the leading suppliers of chemicals in France. In addition to the classic distribution of ...

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28-Mar-2019

Solvay is raising its European capacity of hydroquinone by 20%, enhancing the security of supply on three continents and to meet increasing demand for diphenol inhibitors used as additives by the monomer industry. This capacity expansion at its plant in Saint-Fons, France is accomplished by ...

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12-Oct-2018

Global Bioenergies announces that a new milestone has been met in the development of its Isobutene process. The company announces a yield exceeding 87% of the final target during the complete production phase, at laboratory scale. The productivity is also progressing quickly. Yield and ...

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04-Sep-2018

A team of semiconductor researchers based in France has used a boron nitride separation layer to grow indium gallium nitride (InGaN) solar cells that were then lifted off their original sapphire substrate and placed onto a glass substrate. By combining the InGaN cells with photovoltaic (PV) cells ...

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20-Aug-2018

Scientists have found that sunscreen from bathers releases significant quantities of polluting TiO2 (titanium dioxide) into the sea. This has the potential to harm marine life. This work, which comes from research on beaches in the South of France, was presented at the Goldschmidt geochemistry ...

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27-Jul-2018

As a solution evaporates, the dissolved chemicals concentrate until they begin forming a crystal through a process called nucleation. Industries that use small crystals in pharmaceuticals, food and microelectronics are seeking to understanding this nucleation event. Scientists studying nucleation ...

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13-Jul-2018

Following the completion of a first series of engine testing and significant progresses of the isobutene bioproduction process, the two companies have agreed to start a new program. The first focus will be the regulatory landscape associated with the conversion of various non-food residue ...

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Car manufacturer uses fuel from demonstration plant in Leuna for engine testing

12-Mar-2018

Global Bioenergies and German carmaker Audi announced that a key milestone was reached in their multi-year agreement. Renewable gasoline components were produced and shipped to Audi. Using its Leuna Demo plant, Global Bioenergies has produced high-purity renewable isobutene, which was further ...

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