New space for texture analysis
International. A new alternative for analysis and advice on texture applications in personal care products, cosmetics, food and packaging is available on the web for industry interest.
International. A new alternative for analysis and advice on texture applications in personal care products, cosmetics, food and packaging is available on the web for industry interest.
International. The British chemical company Croda International, recorded between January and December 2011, a profit (before taxes) of US $ 383 million, exceeding the expectations of analysts who placed profits at US $ 374 million.
Holland. The chemical specialist firm, AkzoNobel made public the total results of the year 2011, in which it highlighted a growth of 7%, driven by the actions they took in prices to compensate for inflation in the costs of raw materials.
United States. A group of researchers from Yale University discovered a fungus capable of processing polyurethane by feeding on it and thus preventing the polymer from becoming a problem for the environment by not being biodegradable.
United States. The company Nanothech announced that it is already commercializing in the United States a coating for application in nuclear power plants based on nanotechnology. The thermal insulation substance protects against corrosion and moisture, is uv resistant and has lead encapsulation, one of the biggest problems in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities.