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This programme will provide you with wide knowledge in ecology and population genetics of plant, animal and fungal species, with emphasis on endangered species and ecosystems. Register https://goo.gl/dJGNQ6 Duration: 1 hour The University of Oulu in Northern Finland is an international, multidisciplinary research university with a rich pool of creative and intellectual talent. More specifically, the University of Oulu encompasses a science university, a technical university and a business school in the same organization. The Oulu Region is recognized as a world-class R&D hub with R&D input per capita among the highest globally. Already some 2.3 billion people use ICT solutions designed in Oulu on a daily basis. In this webinar you’ll learn more about natural science studies and biodiversity and conservation biology in particular. Ecology and Population Genetics programme prepares students for future leadership positions in conservation biology and e...

Evonik will complete the acquisition of US company J.M. Huber Corporation’s silica business for US$ 630 million, as planned, in the second half of the year. The transaction closed on September 1, 2017 after approval by the relevant authorities. Contributions from the new business will therefore be included in Evonik’s sales and earnings as of this date. Expand Position in the Silica Business Christian Kullmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of Evonik, said: “ With the successful closing of the acquisition, we are strengthening our ‘Smart Materials’ growth engine by continuing to expand our globally leading position in the silica business .” The newly acquired business will be integrated into the Resource Efficiency Segment. The intensive planning work that has been done for the integration over the past few months will be put into action straight away. The acquisition is a perfect match for Evonik’s product portfolio. Huber Silica is especially oriented towards ...

Daikin has recently agreed to acquire Heroflon S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of fluoropolymer compounds. Daikin will obtain all company shares owned by the Heroflon Executive Officers with finalization of the acquisition planned for the end of October 2017 after completion of all necessary procedures. Heroflon is a compound manufacturer that produces high-performance fluoropolymers by combining various materials. Its product lineup includes fluoropolymer compounds and micro-powders centering on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE is a highly functional and high value-added fluoropolymer used in a wide range of fields including: Automotive Construction Electrical power Chemical industries Accelerating Product Development Daikin supplies various kinds of fluoropolymers such as PTFE to processing companies including compounders. With this acquisition, Daikin fully enters the compound business for fluoropolymers and will utilize its global network to expand sal...

Some biodegradable plastics could in the future be made using sugar and carbon dioxide, replacing unsustainable plastics made from crude oil, following research by scientists from the Center for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath. Safer Form of Polycarbonate Plastic Polycarbonate is used to make drinks bottles, lenses for glasses and in scratch-resistant coatings for phones, CDs and DVDs Current manufacture processes for polycarbonate use BPA (banned from use in baby bottles) and highly toxic phosgene, used as a chemical weapon in World War One Bath scientists have made alternative polycarbonates from sugars and carbon dioxide in a new process that also uses low pressures and room temperature, making it cheaper and safer to produce This new type of polycarbonate can be biodegraded back into carbon dioxide and sugar using enzymes from soil bacteria This new plastic is bio-compatible so could in the future be used for medical implants ...

Covestro has scored a research breakthrough for the use of plant-based raw materials in plastics production: aniline, an important basic chemical, can now be derived from biomass. The materials manufacturer achieved this by collaborating with partners on the development of a completely new process, initially in the laboratory. Until now, only fossil raw materials had been used for the production of aniline, which plays an important role in the chemical industry and is used as starting material for numerous products.  Unprecedented Achievement: Following its success in the lab, Covestro plans to further develop the new process together with partners from industry and research. The first step is to upscale the process in a pilot plant with the ultimate goal of enabling the production of bio-based aniline on an industrial scale. That would be an unprecedented achievement in the chemical industry.   Aniline as a Precursor for Rigid Polyurethane Foam About fiv...

RACPLA Plastic sheet which is incorporated with Silver antimicrobial technology to eliminate micro-organisms. I think it is one time investment for many years and it's cost effective as well for long term basis. 1. Racquet Plastics, Belgium (Plastic sheet makers for all Hospitals) Website:  http://www.racquet-plastics.eu/index.html ISO 22196 / JIS Z2801 Certified ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTIC SHEET to eliminate MRSA-HOSPITAL BUG ,E-COLI,SALMONELLA and MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCLOSIS,Algae,Fungi and others. Combination sheets: Special sheets to be made to eliminate tuberculosis bacteria, algae, fungi, and MRSA,Ecoli, salmonella bacteria.And can be used this sheet in Operation Theater,Patient ward,ICU ,Laboratory,and corporate office. Also this can be used in the following areas: Wall lining in meat processing unit and poultry farms. Wall lining animal operating theatre (horse, etc) Wall line Quarantine tables Wall lining Brewery Egg incubator system, mobile lab, stationar...

There are 2-Compelling Reasons Why You Must Attend This Bio-Conference: 1. Traditional & New Polymers: Biobased building blocks are enabling the manufacture of traditional polymers (Polyolefins/Polyesters/Nylons) as well as newer polymers such as PEF (vs PET for packaging) and Nylon 410 to name a few. 2. Environment Re-Engineering: Bill Gates funds $14M for Plantro-Chemicals and heads-up a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change. LAND Pollution: Building blocks for polymers are being made via forest and municipal WASTES as opposed to petro-based chemicals CLIMATE Pollution: In further support to worldwide Paris-2015 agreement on climate control, Bill Gates will be heading a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change. Use of biobased-renewable raw materials to make polymers, especially the greenhouse gases (CO2 and CH4), is a step towards that goal. WATER Pollution: About 50Blbs / year of plastic leaks into ocean with potentially adverse effects on human...