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March 16, 2021 Thursday, March 18th, 11 a.m. to Noon Presented by Dr. Anil N. Netravali, Jean and Douglas McLean Professor of Fiber Science, Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, Cornell University https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95414310072 Light weight fiber reinforced composites have replaced metals in many applications from automobile parts to satellites and from windmill blades to sporting goods. Most of these composites are made using fibers and resins that are derived from petroleum. Since they tend to be non-degradable, non-recyclable and non-reusable, most of them end up in landfills...

LTA Research to sublease space at Akron Airdock WIkepedia/public domain Akron's airdock has a longstanding place in the city's history and will again be put to use making aircraft by LTA Research. Akron's getting back into the blimp business at its famous airdock. The city announced Monday, March 8, that LTA Research — which derives its name from the phrase "lighter than air," according to its website — has entered an agreement with the Development Finance Authority of Summit County to sublease space at the Akron Airdock next to the Akron Fulton International Airport on the city's southe...

 E-Mail IMAGE: The BP copolymer offers several advantages that put it miles ahead of the conventional PVDF binder in terms of stability and durability view more  Credit: Noriyoshi Matsumi from JAIST Anyone who has owned a smartphone for over a year is most likely aware that its built-in lithium (Li)-ion battery does not hold as much charge as when the device was new. The degradation of Li-ion batteries is a serious issue that greatly limits the useful life of portable electronic devices, indirectly causing huge amounts of pollution and economic losses. In addition to this, the fact ...

Apala Mukherjee Apala Mukherjee Apala Mukherjee was appointed President of BASF Canada effective March 1st, 2021. In this role, Mukherjee assumes responsibility for all of  BASF’s businesses in Canada, overseeing the implementation of the company’s global strategies in the region.   In this role, Mukherjee chairs BASF Canada Executive Committee and heads BASF Canada’s Leadership team. Moreover, she leads BASF Canada’s internal business support groups, including Market and Customer Development and Sustainability.   Prior to moving to Canada, Apala Mukherjee was Director of S...

February 26, 2021 US-based polymer material science specialist Inhance Technologies is to double its manufacturing capacity and increase warehouse space by 250 per cent by opening a new site in St Louis, Missouri. The new facility will replace an existing site during the first quarter of 2021 and will also increase the company’s local workforce by 15 per… TO CONTINUE READING, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE OR LOGIN