Scientists from the USA and China report on the development of monomers and polymers from terpenes, terpenoids, and rosin.
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Improving zeolite-polymer gas separation membranes
Researchers improve zeolite-polymer gas separation membranes with liquid sulfolane for better carbon dioxide capture.
New "Energy Technology" Journal Opens for Submissions
The new journal, Energy Technology, is accepting manuscripts on applied energy research in all areas of energy generation, conversion, storage, and distribution.
The Secret of Mussel Strength: Materials to Mimic The Mussel Byssus
Researchers investigate formation of polymer networks produced by mixing Fe(III) and polymers, mimicking the reaction that mussels use to bind to rocks.
Biosafety of Microcapsules
Polyelectrolyte microcapsules as large as four microns can be ingested by cells, leading to impairment of cell functions.
Harmless Replacement of Lead in Plumbing
To meet environmental demands and new regulations and standards, Egypt researchers developed a lead-free silicon brass alloy with good machinability and castability.
Photocatalysis as an energy source: Zn-Ga-O nanocubes improve conversion rate
Chinese researchers have developed a new nanomaterial to improve the chemical conversion rate in photocatalytic energy systems.
Artificial Turf With Reduced Skin Abrasion Facilitates Slide Tackles
A new generation of artificial turfs offers better skin friendliness and also improved material properties.
BASF building production plant for specialty zeolites in Ludwigshafen, Germany
BASF is investing in the construction of a production plant for specialty zeolites, significantly increasing production capacity for specialty zeolites.
Polyesters from Rapeseed Oil
Researchers in Karlsruhe used plant oils to synthesize renewable long-chain aliphatic polyesters using olefin self-metathesis for the monomer synthesis.
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