A research team, led by University of Southern Queensland Chemical Engineer and Australian Research Council Future Fellow, Professor Pingan Song, has developed a non-toxic, fire extinguishing coating that could save buildings from being engulfed in flames.
Material manufacturer Covestro and biotechnology pioneer Genomatica have teamed up to successfully produce significant volumes of a plant-based version of the chemical raw material HMDA (hexamethylenediamine).
Scientists have developed an all-season smart-roof coating that keeps homes warm during the winter and cool during the summer without consuming natural gas or electricity.
The Research Council of Norway has granted Elkem approximately $1.8 million to develop a new concept for silicon production where all direct carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are eliminated.
Norner recently announced that construction of its Polymer Exploration Centre has been completed, and the company will be moving to the new facility during the coming months.
