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Advancing Adhesives: A Natural Feedstock

A new carbon-negative bio-butanol production technology uses cellulose as its feedstock.

January 2, 2014

ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute), Taiwan’s largest and a leading international high-tech applied research institution, recently introduced ButyFix, reportedly the first biochemical technology for bio-butanol transportation fuel production with a negative carbon footprint.

Energy Department Awards More Than $1 Million to Establish Clean Energy Manufacturing Roadmaps

December 30, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced new awards of more than $1 million to three states.

Guest Blog

A “Sticky Situation” Transformed Into a Valuable Growth Opportunity

The current state of the adhesives industry has transformed over the past few years, with many asking, “Will it ever slow down?”

Greg Bunker

December 18, 2013

This is an exciting time for R&D team members to work closely with the value chain.

Momentive Headquarters, Six Manufacturing Sites Receive Responsible Care Certification

December 18, 2013

The sites reportedly underwent independent audits to determine conformance with environmental, health and safety standards under the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care program.

Energy Department Announces $10 Million to Advance Energy-Saving Lighting Technologies

December 17, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced nearly $10 million to support research, development, and manufacturing of solid-state lighting (SSL) technologies.

China’s LED Lighting Market to Reach $7.4 Billion in 2017

December 13, 2013

China’s light-emitted diode (LED) lighting market will more than double to $7.4 billion in 2017 from $3.1 billion.

U.S. 2014 Fuel Economy Guide Released

December 10, 2013

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently released the “2014 Fuel Economy Guide.”

U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Pipeline Grows 7%

December 9, 2013

The pipeline of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects awaiting completion within the U.S. has grown by 7% during the past 12 months, according to a new report.