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Ceramic polymer coating system for biogas plants
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Hottest Papers in Advanced Healthcare Materials – July 2013
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Rubber meets Science – Organic and Silicone Rubber Processing
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Light-weight steels will boost energy efficiency
Los Alamos partners with Colorado School of Mines in $1.2 million clean-energy manufacturing project.
German polymer manufacturer Ecronova acquired by Michelman
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Ascent Solar agree joint venture with Suqian government
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