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02/05/2010 05:15 AM
Nanotechnology Alert. Graphite Oxide for the Manufacture of New Nanomaterials; Printed Nanocircuits To Sense Hormones; Developing Efficient Organic Tandem Solar Cells with ZnO Nanoparticles
This issue profiles using graphite oxide for the manufacture of new nanomaterials, using printed nanocircuits to sense hormones, and the development of efficient organic tandem solar cells with ZnO nanoparticles.

02/05/2010 04:50 AM
Plastics Advisor Alert. Polymers Inducted with Nanoparticles for Creating Self-Healing Paints; Investments in Extrusion Lines for Solar Panels; Reducing Carbon Footprint Using Ingeo Bioresin Solutions
This issue profiles polymers inducted with nanoparticles for creating self-healing paints, investments in extrusion lines for solar panels, and reducing carbon footprint using ingeo bioresin solutions.

02/05/2010 04:19 AM
High-Tech Materials Alert. Power-Generating Rubber Films Developed; New Synthetic Material for Traping Radioactive Cesium; Glass Products that Absorb Organic Molecules from Water
This issue profiles power-generating rubber films developed, new synthetic material for trapping radioactive cesium, and glass products that absorb organic molecules from water.

02/05/2010 03:49 AM
Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Brine Shrimp and Tilapia Utilized for Oil Extraction from Algae; Algal Biofuel Research Addresses Environmental Impacts
This issue profiles brine shrimp and tilapia utilized for oil extraction from algae, and an algal biofuel research that addresses environmental impacts.

02/05/2010 03:34 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. Weak Epitaxy Growth Method for Thin Film Organic Solar Cells; Sulphonate-Doped Polyaniline Coatings for Better Corrosion Protection of Steel; New Automated Equipment Installed for Increasing Coating Capacity
This issue profiles weak epitaxy growth method for thin film organic solar cells, sulphonate-doped polyaniline coatings for better corrosion protection of steel, and new automated equipment installed for increasing coating capacity.

01/29/2010 11:14 PM
High-Tech Materials Alert. Mechanoluminiscence of Zinc Sulfide-Manganese Nanoparticles; Stretchable Batteries from Fabrics; Electrochemical Polymerization for Superhydrophobic Polymer Films
This issue profiles mechanoluminiscence of zinc sulfide-manganese nanoparticles, stretchable batteries from fabrics, and electrochemical polymerization for superhydrophobic polymer films.

01/29/2010 11:14 PM
Nanotechnology Alert. Metallic Biofunctionalization of Porous Organic Structures; Nano Particles for Enhancing Solar Cells Efficiency; Silica Nanoparticles To Achieve Superhydrophilic Wool
This issue profiles metallic biofunctionalization of porous organic structures, using nano particles for enhancing solar cells' efficiency, and using silica nanoparticles to produce superhydrophilic wool.

01/29/2010 06:14 AM
Performance Materials Alert. Simple Adhesive Vinyl Films; Corrosion Resistance Offered by Springs Made from Composites; Plasmonic Photocatalyst Developed with High-Photocatalytic Activity
This issue profiles simple adhesive vinyl films, corrosion resistance offered by springs made from composites, and plasmonic photocatalyst developed with high-photocatalytic activity.

01/29/2010 12:40 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. Nanosol-Based Coating for Light Colored Furnishing Fabrics; CO2-Based Resins for Coatings; Application of Organic Ferroelectrics in Nonvolatile Memory Devices
This issue profiles nanosol-based coating for light colored furnishing fabrics, carbon dioxide-based resins for coatings, and application of organic ferroelectrics in nonvolatile memory devices.

01/28/2010 10:56 AM
North American and Western European Biopesticides Market
The North American and the European biopesticides market is an emerging market with growing demand of products. There are many regulations banning the sales of existing chemistries in synthetic chemical pesticides which is actually driving the need to develop alternate naturally chemicals which are safe to the environment and the living organisms consuming the plant products. There is discussion of market metrics, competitive scenario and general trends in this market, in this segment of the research service.

01/22/2010 06:25 AM
Nanotechnology Alert. Nano Systems To Spiflicate Tumor Cells; Novel Nanodragsters Developed; Carbon Nanotube Programmable Devices
This issue profiles using nano systems to spiflicate tumor cells, nanodragsters developed by researchers at Rice University, and carbon nanotube programmable devices.

01/22/2010 06:06 AM
High-Tech Materials Alert. Magnetic Polymer Beads in Microchips and Medicine; Recycled Polyolefins for Outdoor Applications; Biocompatible Synthetic Blood Cells Developed
This issue profiles using magnetic polymer beads in microchips and medicine, using recycled polyolefins for outdoor applications, and the development of biocompatible synthetic blood cells.

01/22/2010 05:50 AM
Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Photosynthesizing Sustainable Source of Hydrogen; Microbubble Technology Makes Biofuel Production Less Energy Intensive; World's First Ethanol-Fueled Power Plant
This issue profiles photosynthesizing sustainable source of hydrogen, microbubble technology that makes biofuel production less energy intensive, and the world's first ethanol-fueled power plant.

01/22/2010 02:52 AM
Inside R&D Alert. Novel File-Virtualization Solution; Nano-Biosensor for Detecting Toxins in Water; Efficient Storage Management Techniques Supporting Cloud Computing
This issue profiles a novel file-virtualization solution, using nano-biosensors for detecting toxins in water, and an efficient storage management techniques supporting cloud computing.

01/22/2010 02:47 AM
Plastics Advisor Alert. Elastomers for Wire and Cable Markets; High-Strength Oil-Free and Phthalate-Free Thermoplastic Elastomers; Recycling Plastic To Make Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes
This issue profiles elastomers for wire and cable markets, high-strength oil-free and phthalate-free thermoplastic elastomers, and a new method for recycling plastic to make multiwalled carbon nanotubes.

01/22/2010 02:31 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. Steel Fastener Coating Maximizes Corrosion Protection; Metallic Nanoparticle Coatings for Optical Applications; Silica Sol Coating for Woolen Fabrics
This issue profiles steel fastener coating maximizes corrosion protection, metallic nanoparticle coatings for optical applications, and silica sol coating for woolen fabrics.

01/15/2010 11:10 PM
Nanotechnology Alert. Peptide Forests for Developing Self-Cleaning Coatings; Growth of SWCNTs in the Absence of Metal Catalyst; Molecular Capture with Protein Nanotubes
This issue profiles peptide forests for developing self-cleaning coatings, growth of SWCNTs in the absence of metal catalyst, and molecular capture with protein nanotubes.

01/15/2010 01:29 AM
High-Tech Materials Alert. Gold-Tin Hybrid Nanoparticles To Replace Platinum Catalysts in Fuel Cells; Hydrogel Developed for Biomedical Applications; Nanohybrid Catalysts for Biomass Refining
This issue profiles gold-tin hybrid nanoparticles to replace platinum catalysts in fuel cells, a hydrogel developed for biomedical applications, and nanohybrid catalysts for biomass refining.

01/15/2010 01:14 AM
Performance Materials Alert. Hybrid Nanosensor for Detecting TNT; Thermocomposite Material for Greasing Applications; Polymer Nanocomposites as High-Temperature Damping Materials
This issue profiles using hybrid nanosensors for detecting TNT, using a thermocomposite material for greasing applications, and using polymer nanocomposites as high-temperature damping materials.

01/15/2010 01:14 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. Scratch Resistance of Fast-Cured Metal Flake Powder Coatings; Solderability of Cold-Sprayed Tin-Copper Coatings; Surface Nanohole Chain Patterns for Localized Surface Plasmon Excitation
This issue profiles scratch resistance of fast-cured metal flake powder coatings, characterization and solderability of cold-sprayed tin-copper coatings, and developing surface nanohole chain patterns for localized surface plasmon excitation.

01/08/2010 04:59 AM
Plastics Advisor Alert. Converting Plastic Bags To Batteries; GHG Emissions Calculated for Joint Sealing Compounds; New Technique To Use Polymers for Reducing Nuclear Waste
This issue profiles converting plastic bags To batteries, green house gas emissions calculated for joint sealing compounds, and a new technique to use polymers for reducing nuclear waste.

01/08/2010 03:43 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. Plasma Reduction of Metallic Ions for Coating Dielectric Substrates; Coating Technology for Drug Delivery and Medical Devices; Gold-Coated Iron Platinum Nanoparticles
This issue profiles plasma reduction of metallic ions used for coating dielectric substrates, coating technology for drug delivery and medical devices, and gold-coated iron platinum nanoparticles.

01/05/2010 12:58 AM
Nanomaterials Application Roadmap: The 2030 Scenario (Technical Insights)
This research service outlines a potential roadmap for the various applications of metals- & alloys-based, carbon-based and ceramics-based nanomaterials. The service starts off with an overview of the Technology landscaping of nanomaterials followed by a forced field analysis of the industry drivers and challenges substantiated with analyst insights. An exclusive roadmap has been chartered for the three segments of nanomaterials based on existing R&D capability and future potential. Profiling of some of the latest patents completes the study.

01/04/2010 11:40 AM
Financial Assessment of Chemicals Industry
The research services examines the financial performance of chemicals companies (specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, diversified chemicals and synthetic chemicals) across 2 broad parameters- Excellence in financial management and Excellence in risk management. The companies are analysed using over 40 financial ratios and other parameters and are grouped under these 2 categories. The analysis has been done both on a yearly and quarterly basis over the period 2005 to 2009.

01/01/2010 09:28 PM
Nanotechnology Alert. Measuring Hydrophobicity at Nanoscale; Gold Nano Probes for Curing Cancer; CNT Membranes for Capturing CO2
This issue profiles measuring hydrophobicity at nanoscale, gold nano probes for curing cancer, and CNT membranes for capturing CO2.

01/01/2010 01:08 AM
Performance Materials Alert. Next Generation Biodegradable Packaging Materials; Polymer Shell Nanocapsules Used in Protein Therapeutics; Lithium-Iron Phosphate Batteries for Use in Vehicles
This issue profiles next generation biodegradable packaging materials, polymer shell nanocapsules used in protein therapeutics, and lithium-iron phosphate batteries for use in vehicles.

01/01/2010 01:08 AM
High-Tech Materials Alert. Off-Shore GTL Plants for Greenhouse Gas Emission Abatement; Bioglass Nanofibers Produced Using New Laser Spinning Process; CNTs for 3D ICs
This issue profiles off-shore GTL plants for greenhouse gas emission abatement, bioglass nanofibers produced using new laser spinning process, and using CNTs for 3D ICs.

01/01/2010 12:52 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. Trends in Antimicrobial Coatings for Medical Implants; Low-Surface Roughness through Modified Electrospark Alloying Method; Nature of Superconductivity in Granular Materials
This issue profiles current and future trends in antimicrobial coatings for medical implants, achieving low-surface roughness through modified electrospark alloying method, and nature of superconductivity in granular materials.

12/31/2009 11:33 PM
Advances in Nanotechnology for Healthcare in Developing Countries (Technical Insights)
This research service provides an insight on the technological developments happening in the developing countries in the field of nanomedicine. It highlights the present scenario prevailing in these countries pertaining to development of nanomedicine and recommends ways to move ahead and compete with the industrialized nations.

12/30/2009 02:25 AM
A CEO 360 Degree View of Chemicals used in Transportation
This research presents and overview of the key issues, challenges and areas of innovation in the automotive industry. It links the key trends going on in the automotive sector with the likely future demand for chemicals and materials.

12/22/2009 11:05 PM
Global Bio-based Plastics Market
This research service analyses the key trends, market drivers, challenges and future forecasts for the global bio-based plastics market. It discusses in detail the trends in both the conventional bio-based plastics such as PHA, PLA and starch based plastics as well as the immense growth in newer product types such as bio-based commodity plastics and technical advances made in bio-based engineering plastics.

12/22/2009 09:40 AM
Decision Support Database - Emerging Countries CMF

12/21/2009 12:00 AM
The Attractiveness of Biodiesel amidst the Global Downturn
Biodiesel, defined as the mono alkyl ester of long-chain fatty acids derived from vegetable oils, animal fats, or waste cooking oil (WCO), is also referred to as fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). It is produced through transesterification, which is the reaction of a triglyceride with an alcohol to form esters and glycerol, typically in the presence of a catalyst.

12/18/2009 06:22 AM
Inside R&D Alert. Holographic Material for Preventing Identity Theft; NIPS for Fabrication of Asymmetric Membranes; Low-Power Speech Recognition Software for Rich Media Applications
This issue profiles a holographic material for preventing identity theft, nonsolvent induced phase separation method for fabricating asymmetric membranes, and low-power speech recognition software for rich media applications.

12/18/2009 03:15 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. Light-Sensitive Coatings Utilized for Creating Self-Destructive Messages; NModeling Ferroeleastic Switching Layers in Multiferroic Material-Based Films; NSF Grant for Coating Research
This issue profiles light-sensitive coatings utilized for creating self-destructive messages, modeling ferroeleastic switching layers in multiferroic material-based films, and an NSF grant for coating research.

12/18/2009 01:12 AM
High-Tech Materials Alert. CNT-Based Ink Printing Technology; Self-Assembly of Graphite-Based Composite Films; New Plastic Semiconductor Material Enables Two-Way Organic Electronics
This issue profiles a CNT-based ink printing technology, a lightweight flexible material for heat protection, and a new plastic semiconductor material that enables two-way organic electronics.

12/11/2009 11:09 PM
Plastics Advisor Alert. Lightweight Bottles for Heat-Set Packaging; Polyamide Prepared from Renewable Materials; Silicon-on-Plastic Integration Technology Developed
This issue profiles lightweight bottles for heat-set packaging, polyamide prepared from renewable materials, and the development of silicon-on-plastic integration technology.

12/11/2009 03:45 AM
Advanced Coatings & Surface Technologies Alert. PU Films for Medical and Electronics Applications; Chrome Coatings Replaced with Safer Metal Alloys; Coating For Prevent Freezing Ice Formation
This issue profiles PU films for medical and electronics applications, replacing chrome coatings with safer metal alloys, and coatings for preventing freezing ice formation.

12/11/2009 01:30 AM
Nanotechnology Alert. Heat-Resistant Metallic Nanoparticles; Synthesis of Boron-Nitride Nanotubes Using Lasers; CNT Sheets for Electromagnetic Shielding
This issue profiles heat-resistant metallic nanoparticles, synthesis of boron-nitride nanotubes using lasers, and using carbon nanotube sheets for electromagnetic shielding.

12/11/2009 01:30 AM
Industrial Bioprocessing Alert. Control of Volatile Organic Compounds Using Fly Ash Products; Isolating High-Quality Biomass Fractions Using Steam Treatment; Fed-Batch Fermentation of Ethanol
This issue profiles control of volatile organic compounds using fly ash products, isolating high-quality biomass fractions using steam treatment, and fed-batch fermentation of ethanol.