Refractory materials

PyroGenesis Announces $700,000 Grant from SDTC to Develop a Pilot System to Transform Quartz into Fumed Silica with HPQ Silicon Resources

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Ceramic materials, Materials, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Silicon dioxide, Fumed silica, Thickening agents, Refractory materials, Silicon, Fume

This project is in partnership with HPQ Silicon Resources (HPQ), provider of innovative, cost-effective and low carbon emission silicon-based solutions.

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  • This project is in partnership with HPQ Silicon Resources (HPQ), provider of innovative, cost-effective and low carbon emission silicon-based solutions.
  • The proposed start date for SDTC funding is June 2021, subject to execution of the project funding agreement with SDTC.
  • Fumed silica is used as a thickening agent in a wide range of applications, such as paints, cosmetics, coatings, inks and resins.
  • One cannot overstate the impact SDTC support has towards the commercialization of our novel production process to transform quartz into fumed silica using a plasma reactor.

The Worldwide Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Industry is Expected to Reach $1.7 Billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 14.4% from 2021 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Carbon nanotubes, Materials, Emerging technologies, Refractory materials, Articles, Matter, CNTS, Carbon nanotube, Potential applications of carbon nanotubes, Carbon nanotubes in interconnects

The carbon nanotubes market is projected to grow from USD 876 million in 2021 to USD 1,714 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 14.4% between 2021 and 2026.

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  • The carbon nanotubes market is projected to grow from USD 876 million in 2021 to USD 1,714 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 14.4% between 2021 and 2026.
  • The driving factor for the CNTs market is the intrinsic mechanical properties of CNTs, which make them the ultimate nanomaterial.
  • CNTs have a unique combination of stiffness, strength, and tenacity compared to other fiber materials that usually lack one or more of these properties.
  • The major end-use industries of CNTs are electronics & semiconductor, energy & storage, structural composites application, chemical materials & polymers, medical, and others.

Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Market Report 2021 - Global Production Capacities for MWCNTS Historical and Forecast to 2031 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Materials, Carbon nanotubes, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Emerging technologies, Refractory materials, Carbon nanotube, Space elevator, Lithium, Carbon nanofiber, Potential applications of carbon nanotubes

The "The Global Market for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "The Global Market for Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes 2021-2031" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • There has been a resurgence of industrial interest in multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) over the last two years, after producers had previously reduced or abandoned production.
  • MWCNTs are mainly used as substitute additives of carbon black in conductive plastics and composites applications and as additives in lithium-ion battery electrodes.
  • Global production capacities for MWCNTS historical and forecast to 2031.

Worldwide Carbide Tools Industry to 2028 - by Tool Type, Configuration, and End-User - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Materials, Superhard materials, Chemistry, Matter, Carbides, Tungsten compounds, Refractory materials, Tungsten carbide, Ceramic materials, Tungsten, Titanium carbide, Cemented carbide

Along with this, carbide tools last longer due to the carbide chip forming surface resists wear as the chip flows over the tools.

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  • Along with this, carbide tools last longer due to the carbide chip forming surface resists wear as the chip flows over the tools.
  • The carbide is also known as tungsten carbide as it comprises half part tungsten and half part carbide.
  • Thus, the better performance capabilities of carbide tools than their counterparts are propelling the growth of the carbide tools market.\nThe carbide tool market is segmented on the basis of tool type, configuration, end user, and geography.
  • Moreover, the production activities in multiple industries have contracted significantly during 2020, resulting in decline in the carbide tools market.

Global Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Markets Report 2021: Company Profiles, SWCNTS Markets, Pricing, Production Capacity, Applications, Overview & Assessments

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Friday, May 21, 2021
Materials, Emerging technologies, Matter, Carbon nanotubes, Articles, Refractory materials, Allotropes of carbon, Carbon nanotube, Space elevator, Graphene, Potential applications of graphene, Carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics

b'DUBLIN, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Global Market for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nSingle-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are one-atom-thick rolled-up graphene sheets, typically with diameters between 0.6 and 2.0 nm and lengths up to 500 mm.\nDue to these unique properties, SWCNTs have great potential for utilisation as a multi-functional additive and as the basis for creating new products with previously unattainable properties.

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  • b'DUBLIN, May 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Global Market for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nSingle-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are one-atom-thick rolled-up graphene sheets, typically with diameters between 0.6 and 2.0 nm and lengths up to 500 mm.\nDue to these unique properties, SWCNTs have great potential for utilisation as a multi-functional additive and as the basis for creating new products with previously unattainable properties.
  • And this can be achieved using a very low concentration of SWCNTs - starting from 0.01% of the total weight of the material.\nHowever, SWCNTs have not been used in industry until recently owing to the absence of technology for their mass production and, as a consequence, their high price.
  • This has recently charge due to improvements in manufacturing and capacity increases and they are finding wider application in thin-film transistors, fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, rubber, composites, coatings and more.\nOwing to their unique structure, they exhibit excellent electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties including:\nElectrical conductivity as high as copper, but five times lighter;\n'

Global Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Markets, 2018-2020 & 2021-2030: Major Players are Chasm Advanced Materials, Meijo Nano Carbon, Nanointegris, Nano-C, OCSiAl, Thomas Swan and Zeon Nano Technology - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Technology, Nanotechnology, Materials, Emerging technologies, Matter, Carbon nanotubes, Articles, Refractory materials, Carbon nanotube, Space elevator, Potential applications of graphene, Graphene, Carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics, Potential applications of carbon nanotubes

b'The "The Global Market for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nSingle-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are one-atom-thick rolled-up graphene sheets, typically with diameters between 0.6 and 2.0 nm and lengths up to 500 mm.\nDue to these unique properties, SWCNTs have great potential for utilisation as a multi-functional additive and as the basis for creating new products with previously unattainable properties.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "The Global Market for Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nSingle-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are one-atom-thick rolled-up graphene sheets, typically with diameters between 0.6 and 2.0 nm and lengths up to 500 mm.\nDue to these unique properties, SWCNTs have great potential for utilisation as a multi-functional additive and as the basis for creating new products with previously unattainable properties.
  • And this can be achieved using a very low concentration of SWCNTs - starting from 0.01% of the total weight of the material.\nHowever, SWCNTs have not been used in industry until recently owing to the absence of technology for their mass production and, as a consequence, their high price.
  • This has recently charge due to improvements in manufacturing and capacity increases and they are finding wider application in thin-film transistors, fuel cells, lithium-ion batteries, rubber, composites, coatings and more.\nOwing to their unique structure, they exhibit excellent electronic, thermal, and mechanical properties including:\nElectrical conductivity as high as copper, but five times lighter;\n'

Dymax® Oligomers & Coatings Introduces New MechT E35A for ESD 3D Resins

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Materials, Allotropes of carbon, Textiles, Physical sciences, Refractory materials, Emerging technologies, Materials science, Carbon nanotube, Space elevator, Sheet resistance, Carbon, Electrical resistivity and conductivity

b'TORRINGTON, Conn., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dymax Oligomers and Coatings , a division of Dymax, and Mechnano unveil MechT E35A, a stable dispersion of MechT discrete functionalized carbon nanotubes in Dymax\xe2\x80\x99s urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA), BR-952.\nMechT E35A can be used in rigid, high tensile strength SLA, DLP, or jettable 3D printing resins to provide conductivity and decreased surface resistivity to the printed part.

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  • b'TORRINGTON, Conn., April 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dymax Oligomers and Coatings , a division of Dymax, and Mechnano unveil MechT E35A, a stable dispersion of MechT discrete functionalized carbon nanotubes in Dymax\xe2\x80\x99s urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA), BR-952.\nMechT E35A can be used in rigid, high tensile strength SLA, DLP, or jettable 3D printing resins to provide conductivity and decreased surface resistivity to the printed part.
  • When compared to FDM-printed ESD parts, ESD resins produced with MechT E35A can achieve fully isotropic conductivity with high resolution and isotropic mechanical properties.
  • MechT E35A is capable of achieving 104-109 \xe2\x84\xa6/sq resistivity, provides carbon content with no carbon trails, and is an easy addition to a formula without high shear mixing.
  • Mechnano is strategically focused on helping formulators create revolutionary materials to empower engineers to maximize their designs and products.

Seventy-one scholars from 13 countries attended the 27th International Science Conference

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Articles, Chemistry, Matter, Refractory materials, Graphite, Carbon, Earth Day, Antimicrobial resistance

b"Easing global problems like deforestation, desertification and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria will have profound benefits for humanity, speakers told a recent two-day virtual science conference.\nSeventy-one scholars from 13 countries attended ICUS XXVII, which was held online on April 23-24, 2021 EDT.

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  • b"Easing global problems like deforestation, desertification and the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria will have profound benefits for humanity, speakers told a recent two-day virtual science conference.\nSeventy-one scholars from 13 countries attended ICUS XXVII, which was held online on April 23-24, 2021 EDT.
  • New strategies are already being examined to boost the power of these batteries while keeping costs down, he said.
  • Perhaps a new formulation, which uses graphite-silicon composite, is needed, responded Dr. Byung-Gwan Lee, research director of Eurocell Inc., in South Korea.\nAt the conference closing, Dr. Joo announced that HJIFUS launched an environmental periodical, The Earth & I, on April 22, Earth Day, which can be freely viewed at theearthandi.org.
  • Besides covering environmental news and issues, The Earth & I will offer policy proposals and serve as a resource for educators and the general public.\n"

Dymax® Oligomers & Coatings Partners with Mechnano

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Carbon nanotubes, Materials, Emerging technologies, Refractory materials, Carbon nanotube, Space elevator, CNTS, Matter

b'TORRINGTON, Conn., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dymax Oligomers and Coatings , a division of Dymax, has joined forces with Arizona company Mechnano to develop UV-curable dispersions and masterbatches of Mechnano\xe2\x80\x99s discrete, functionalized carbon nanotube (CNT) for UV applications.

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  • b'TORRINGTON, Conn., April 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dymax Oligomers and Coatings , a division of Dymax, has joined forces with Arizona company Mechnano to develop UV-curable dispersions and masterbatches of Mechnano\xe2\x80\x99s discrete, functionalized carbon nanotube (CNT) for UV applications.
  • Dymax Oligomers & Coatings manufactures Bomar\xc2\xae oligomers and other raw materials for UV/EB applications, including a range of products designed for use in 3D printing applications.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWe are excited to be partnering with an innovative company like Mechnano and to be part of the team that helps bring the benefits of carbon nanotubes to 3D printing and CASE applications,\xe2\x80\x9d commented David Robitaille, Business Unit Director for Dymax Oligomers & Coatings.
  • By harnessing and uniformly distributing carbon nanotubes (CNTs), Mechnano unleashes higher-performing materials with advanced material properties.
  • Mechnano is strategically focused on helping formulators create revolutionary materials to empower engineers to maximize their designs and products.

LG Chem to Accelerate the Advancement Into the Promising Carbon Nanotubes Market

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Nanotechnology, Hardware, Alternative energy, Energy, Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Companies, Economy of South Korea, Materials, LG Chem, LG Corporation, Emerging technologies, Refractory materials, Carbon nanotube

b'LG Chem (KRX: 051910) has launched the largest Carbon Nanotube (CNT) manufacturing plant in Korea.

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  • b'LG Chem (KRX: 051910) has launched the largest Carbon Nanotube (CNT) manufacturing plant in Korea.
  • The company is actively targeting the rapidly growing CNT market, widely used as the material for cathodes in electric vehicle batteries.\nOn April 14th, LG Chem announced that the 1,200 metric tons (MT) expansion of Yeosu CNT 2nd Plant was completed and has begun the commercial operations.
  • Combined with the existing 500 MT which started its first operation in 2017, LG Chem has obtained a total capacity of 1,700 MT.\nLG Chem\xe2\x80\x99s new CNT 2nd Plant was constructed as the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest single-line production facility with a self-developed fluidized bed reactor.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe company, therefore, plans to become a global leader based on expanded production capacity and competitiveness in quality.\xe2\x80\x9d\nFor more information about LG Chem\xe2\x80\x99s CNT, please visit https://www.lgchem.com/main/index\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210419005029/en/\n'