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Electron microscope photo of zinc oxide nanopowder. Pic: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Russian-Indian scientists develop method for nanocomposites production

17th Sep 2021

A team of scientists from Russia’s Ural Federal University (UrFU) and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in India have developed the world's first method for the synthesis of quaternary nanocomposites based on zinc, lead, cadmium, and copper oxide (ZnO-PbO-CdO-CuO). These composites decolorise textile dyes and have antibacterial activity.

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Japan’s Toray, Electroimpact, & Janicki to develop new composites

16th Sep 2021

Japanese company Toray Advanced Composites, Electroimpact, and Janicki Industries have entered into a joint agreement for the high-speed manufacture of large thermoplastic composite parts. Electroimpact is a leader in assembly and manufacturing automation. Janicki Industries is a leading supplier of composite and metal tools, prototypes and parts.

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Swiss company MCAM to achieve climate positivity by 2030

14th Sep 2021

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials (MCAM), a leading manufacturer of high-performance materials, aims to achieve climate positivity by 2030. For this, it has already set targets and planned actions to reduce emissions and environmental impact, compensate for unavoidable emissions with high-quality carbon credits, and invest in carbon removal...

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US’ Ashland signs agreement to sell adhesives business to Arkema

6th Sep 2021

US-based Ashland LLC has signed a definitive agreement to sell its performance adhesives business to Arkema in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.65 billion or 20 times LTM EBITDA. The transaction is expected to be closed by the end of 2021, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing...

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UK’s Composite Integration becomes official member of ADS group

1st Sep 2021

UK’s Composite Integration has become an official member of the Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space (ADS) group to support further development of their aerospace sector collaborations. ADS represents and supports more than 1,100 UK businesses operating in these sectors. It employs around 374,000 people, generating £46 billion of exports annually.

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Composites UK to return with live events from September

27th Aug 2021

Composites UK is set to a return with live events from September. During the pandemic, the association moved its events online, successfully delivering a mix of presentations and online networking that was as close to meeting with others as possible through virtual channels. It will continue to host webinars and face-to-face events in the coming months.

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Siemens Gamesa to expand offshore blade facility in England

24th Aug 2021

Siemens Gamesa is set to expand its successful offshore blade factory in Hull, England by 41,600 square metres, more than doubling the size of the manufacturing facilities. The expansion represents an investment of £186 million and is planned to be completed in 2023. Siemens Gamesa, which is based in Germany, is a pioneer and leader of the wind...

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University of Strathclyde’s AFRC setting up office in Sheffield

20th Aug 2021

The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland, is establishing an office in Sheffield, providing local forging and forming houses with access to support from the research centre near Glasgow Airport in the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire.

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UK’s NCC to focus on using hydrogen as zero emission fuel

19th Aug 2021

National Composites Centre has unveiled its new Core Research Programme 2021/22, which has been designed to solve industry's biggest challenges in the use of advanced materials, with particular focus on sustainability and the hydrogen economy. More than half of the projects this year relate to enabling the use of hydrogen as a zero emissions fuel.

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