Allotropes of carbon

The Worldwide Carbon Nanotube Industry is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 13.8% Between 2020 and 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Therefore, the exponentially growing electric vehicle market is likely to create an opportunity for the growth of the carbon nanotube market.

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  • Therefore, the exponentially growing electric vehicle market is likely to create an opportunity for the growth of the carbon nanotube market.
  • New Product launches in the market are likely to drive the growth of the carbon nanotube market.
  • For instance, in March 2021, Cabot Corp. had launched a new ENERMAX6 in its series of carbon nanotube.
  • A major portion of recovery in the carbon nanotubes industry is attributed to the Chinese automobile and polymer industry.

Scientific Beta warns on using low carbon strategies as a source of alpha

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Monday, June 7, 2021

In a new research paper, In a new research paper, When Greenness is Mistaken for Alpha: Pitfalls in Constructing Low Carbon Equity Portfolios , Scientific Beta highlights the danger of using low carbon strategies as a source of superior performance.

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  • In a new research paper, In a new research paper, When Greenness is Mistaken for Alpha: Pitfalls in Constructing Low Carbon Equity Portfolios , Scientific Beta highlights the danger of using low carbon strategies as a source of superior performance.
  • The authors of the study find that, contrary to what is often affirmed by promoters of low carbon strategies, the low carbon factor is not a rewarded factor.
  • Mistakenly using low carbon strategies as a source of alpha actually reduces portfolio performance for investors who have access to standard equity factors.
  • The results suggest that using low carbon strategies as a source of alpha is costly to investors.

Glass Fiber Market Forecast to 2027 - Global Analysis By Fiber Type, Product Type, Application, and Manufacturing Process - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

The "Glass Fiber Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Fiber Type, Product Type, Application, and Manufacturing Process" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Glass Fiber Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Fiber Type, Product Type, Application, and Manufacturing Process" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • However, competition from carbon fiber and mineral wool is the major restraint for the glass fiber market growth.
  • Based on fiber type, global glass fiber market is segmented into E/ECR-Glass Fiber, S-Glass Fiber, C-Glass Fiber, and Others.
  • The E/ECR-glass fiber segment accounted for a larger share of the global glass fiber market in 2019.

Markforged to Present at Two Upcoming Conferences

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Markforged transforms manufacturing with 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers capable of producing parts tough enough for the factory floor.

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  • Markforged transforms manufacturing with 3D metal and continuous carbon fiber printers capable of producing parts tough enough for the factory floor.
  • Engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals all over the world rely on Markforged metal and composite printers for tooling, fixtures, functional prototyping, and high-value end-use production.
  • Founded in 2013 and based in Watertown, Mass., Markforged has more than 250 employees globally.
  • However, while Markforged may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Markforged has no current intention of doing so except to the extent required by applicable law.

Scotsman Debuts World’s First Custom 3D-Printed Carbon Fiber Scooter

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Scotsman , a Silicon Valley-based electric scooter brand, has unveiled its flagship product, the worlds first electric scooter custom 3D-printed entirely in carbon fiber composite.

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  • Scotsman , a Silicon Valley-based electric scooter brand, has unveiled its flagship product, the worlds first electric scooter custom 3D-printed entirely in carbon fiber composite.
  • Scotsman is breaking the mold with the world's first 3D printed carbon fiber composite scooter.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Scotsman touts a true unibody construction, 3D-printed with single passes of continuous carbon fiber thermoplastic composite.
  • Using advanced carbon fiber composite materials and innovative 3D-printing manufacturing, every unit is custom built for customers according to their size, riding styles, and use case.

Testing Indicates Northern Graphite Concentrates Very Well Suited for Making Battery Anode Materials

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 25, 2021) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTCQB: NGPHF) (the "Company" or "Northern") is pleased to announce results from the first phase of testing with respect to manufacturing spherical graphite or "SPG" from graphite concentrates produced from the Bissett Creek deposit.

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  • Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 25, 2021) - Northern Graphite Corporation (TSXV: NGC) (OTCQB: NGPHF) (the "Company" or "Northern") is pleased to announce results from the first phase of testing with respect to manufacturing spherical graphite or "SPG" from graphite concentrates produced from the Bissett Creek deposit.
  • The testing was carried out by ProGraphite who concluded that Bissett Creek concentrates are very well suited for the spheronization process with an above average yield, narrow particle size distribution and relatively high tap density.
  • ProGraphite is located in Germany and is one of the world's leading graphite R&D laboratories with over several decades of professional expertise and experience.
  • In part, this reflects the high bulk density of Bissett Creek concentrates which is a requirement for high quality SPG.

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

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'

Boston Materials Closes $8 Million Series A Funding to Unlock High-Performance and Sustainable Carbon Fiber as America Invests in Green Infrastructure

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

"Our Z-Axis Carbon Fiber technology provides a high-performance outlet for the growing amount of available reclaimed carbon fiber, creating a new economic opportunity in the composites and lightweight materials industries.

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  • "Our Z-Axis Carbon Fiber technology provides a high-performance outlet for the growing amount of available reclaimed carbon fiber, creating a new economic opportunity in the composites and lightweight materials industries.
  • This breakthrough process introduces new z-axis thermal and electrical conductivity, stiffness, and durability benefits to existing composite materials.
  • "\nEarlier in 2021, Boston Materials commissioned a 60-inch-wide commercial production line capable of producing 800,000 square meters of Z-axis Carbon Fiber materials per year.
  • Boston Materials products add new conductivity, stiffness, and durability benefits to existing composite materials, like carbon fiber, and sheet metals.

Braskem and Vartega Launch New Carbon Fiber Recycling Program for 3D Filament

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Recently, Braskem expanded its 3D printing product portfolio to include new, innovative carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament for 3D printing ("CF-PP") ("FL900PP-CF").

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  • Recently, Braskem expanded its 3D printing product portfolio to include new, innovative carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament for 3D printing ("CF-PP") ("FL900PP-CF").
  • Every box of Braskem\'s carbon fiber reinforced polypropylene filament sold will include information about how to recycle the used carbon fiber filament through this program.Each year 24,000 tons of carbon fiber waste is sent to landfill every year.\n"We are so pleased to provide Braskem with sustainable high performance carbon fiber for their new 3D printing filament," said Andrew Maxey, Vartega CEO.
  • "And by leveraging our recycling capabilities, Braskem and Vartega are able to provide an end-to-end solution for 3D printing customers.
  • Best of all FL00PP-CF is made using 100% recycled carbon fiber with the same performance you would expect from virgin carbon fiber.

CHRYSO Launches EnviroMix®, the First Global Range of Admixture Solutions and Services for Low-Carbon Concrete

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'CHRYSO, a leading player in the development of sustainable solutions in the construction industry, launches EnviroMix\xc2\xae, a global range of innovative products and services aimed at reducing and controlling the carbon footprint of concrete, dedicated to the ready-mix and precast concrete industries.\nThis press release features multimedia.

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  • b'CHRYSO, a leading player in the development of sustainable solutions in the construction industry, launches EnviroMix\xc2\xae, a global range of innovative products and services aimed at reducing and controlling the carbon footprint of concrete, dedicated to the ready-mix and precast concrete industries.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210518005573/en/\nThe development of low-carbon concrete, a major challenge for the construction industry.
  • (Photo: Shutterstock)\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe construction industry is accelerating its transformation to manage and reduce the environmental impact of its carbon footprint.
  • CHRYSO is supporting industry stakeholders in this low carbon revolution" declares Fr\xc3\xa9d\xc3\xa9ric Guimbal, Concrete BU Director.\n'