A group of scientists lead by the Xiamen-based investigator Nanfeng Zheng have developed nanoparticles that act as catalysts for the oxidation of CO (carbon monoxide) to CO2 (carbon dioxide). Bringing two catalytic materials close to each other enables two separate reactions to occur simultaneously at almost the same location. The scientists used platinum nanocrystals covered with thin layers of iron …
AkzoNobel invests in Coatings R&D lab in Shanghai.
AkzoNobel is expanding its Songjiang research site near Shanghai with a facility devoted to the company’s Performance Coatings businesses. The focus of the center will be on finding innovative solutions aimed at packaging, coil, specialty finishes, and powder coatings markets. The company invested more than €6.5 million in the center and plans to have it finished by June 2015. With …
TEDxBinnenhof – Photos from Shanghai
For everyone who attended our event and for the rest who wished they could have been there: click these links to download the photos of our TEDxBinnenhof 2014 Shanghai Viewing Party: photos_1, photos_2.
Wison to supply industry’s first barge-based floating LNG regasification unit
Shanghai-based Wison Offshore & Marine announced an agreement with Vessel Gasification Solutions (VGS) for the supply of the industry’s first barge-based floating LNG regasification unit (FRU). The FRU will consist of a new-build, non-propelled barge equipped to perform the regasification and send out of a maximum of 1,000MMscf/d of gas. The facility will be moored on a jetty structure located …
Chemical industry in China, a look beyond the State-Owned Enterprises
KPMG examines the nature and unique character of Chinese chemical companies — not by looking at the powerful state-owned enterprises (SOEs) that have made their mark internationally, but by focusing on the more low profile, yet incredibly strong, players in the industry. Snapshot from KPMG China’s Chemical Industry report These ‘local champions’, both state-owned and private, are influential, have large …
Super nano-tube carbon fibers by Teijin Aramid (Netherlands)
Researchers at Teijin Aramid (Netherlands) and Rice University (USA) published their research on a new generation of super fibres in the leading scientific journal Science. For the first time in history it is possible to spin carbon nanotubes (CNTs) into a fibre that has very high thermal and electrical conductivity as well as good textile properties. “This new combination of …
Biobased membrane for hemodialysis
A dialysis membrane module is used in the pressure-driven hemodialysis process to remove excess waste products and water from the body. Material requirements for usage for blood purification are strict. Therefore the amount of membrane materials which can be used in clinical application are very limited. Cellulose and polysulfone are two main membrane materials, and the related technologies are now …
Successful entry for AkzoNobel mTA Technology in Chinese industry
AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals and Hunan Xiangheng Salt Chemical Co., Ltd. have entered into a supply agreement to implement AkzoNobel’s mTA Technology. The first customer who will switch to mTA salt completely is Guangxi Liuhua Chlor-Alkali Co., Ltd. Representatives of both companies confirmed the first commercial production of mTA salt at the signing ceremony which took place on November 6, during …
China’s R&D roadmap Silicon Carbide for power electronic devices utilization
The Chinese Smart Grid Research Institute of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) pays high attention on Silicon Carbide (SiC) R&D and its application for power electronic devices and switches. During the China International Conference on Electricity Distribution 2012 in Shanghai on 5-9 September, Prof. Kunshan YU, Director of the New Materials and Microelectronics department of SGCC, revealed an ambitious …
Sino-Dutch Chemistry & Materials Seminar
On monday 24th of September a seminar with the topic on “The role of chemistry for future, advanced materials science” has taken place in Shanghai. H.E. Mr. Chris Buijink, Vice Minister Economic affairs, Agriculture and Innovation (EL&I), officially opened the seminar. Participation in the seminar came from representatives from government, chemistry & materials companies and research institutes. In total there …
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