U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu recently announced more than $145 million for projects to help shape the next generation of solar energy technologies and ensure that the U.S. remains a leader in this global market.
The new 25,000-sq-ft facility will serve as a dedicated sales and distribution center, in addition to the company’s original distribution center in North Phoenix.
The collaboration has allowed Sharklet Technologies to create the world’s first technology that inhibits bacterial growth through a chemical-free micro-texture.
UL Environment (ULe) and its Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) service have validated environmental and sustainability claims for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, mold resistance, and bio-based content of BASF’s spray polyurethane foam (SPF) products.
Editor’s note: This paper was awarded the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council’s 2011 Carl A. Dahlquist Award for Best Technical Paper. Figure 1. Synthesis of DMCD-DEG Polymer Using Melt Transesterification Techniques
World demand for green packaging (encompassing recycled content, reusable and degradable packaging) is projected to rise 5.7% per year to $212 billion in 2015, according to a n ew study.
This company recently announced its newly designed website, which offers access to detailed information on the company’s line of adhesive products and applications, adhesive industry news, updates, and a new resource section.
A new silicone encapsulant for the solar industry is available that can enable flexible thin-film modules to be laminated cost effectively using roll-to-roll processing.