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This osmium-based catalyst is rendered nontoxic by polymer incarceration

Professor Shu Kobayashi and his research group at The School of Science, University of Tokyo (Japan; www.chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/users/synorg/index_E.html) have developed an osmium-based catalyst for performing asymmetric syntheses of drug precursors. While showing the same catalytic performance of its predecessor — a…

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This silicone coating keeps electrical insulators safe

Wacker Chemie AG (Munich, Germany; www.wacker.com) has commercialized a solvent-free coating for electrical insulators. Powersil 570 Plus is said to be the world’s first insulator coating based on a patented silicone-in-water emulsion technology. Its viscosity displays a strong dependence on…

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Sterile ice fog improves control of freeze-drying

Linde Gases (Murray Hill, N.J.; www.linde-gases.com) has developed a novel cryogenic technology that promotes uniformity in the formation of ice crystals during freeze-drying (lyophilization) processes for proteins, vaccines and other injectable pharmaceutical products. Lyophilization involves freezing a solution of the…

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A step toward the production of fuel for nuclear fusion

Masaru Nakamichi, leader of the Blanket Technology Group, Naka Fusion Institute, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA, Ibaraki, Japan; www.naka.jaea.go.jp) has developed a new fabrication technology that enables the mass-production of beryllium intermetallic compounds (beryllides), which are advanced, efficient neutron multipliers…

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Strain-hardening test method speeds HDPE pipe testing

A test method developed by SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corp.; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; www.sabic.com) scientists drastically reduces the time needed to evaluate slow-crack growth resistance in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) that is used in pressure pipes. The strain-hardening test method allows…

A rubber liner prevents wear in this mixer

Materials that tend to harden during mixing cause rapid wear of the machines. The new continuous-motion Druvaflex Ploughshare mixer was developed with such applications in mind. The Ploughshare mixer was equipped with a vessel made of multi-layered, reinforced rubber. Due…

This butterfly valve has a PTFE lining

This leading manufacturer of plastic-lined valves and process pumps has expanded its product range of shut-off and control butterfly valves. The company now offers valves with a PTFE disc/stem unit to DN 750 (30 in.) or with a metallic disc/stem…

The service life of this pumps is long, and it’s easy to service

For pumping demanding materials, this company has launched the IQ series, a low-maintenance product that is easy to use and has low operating costs. The IQ series is designed for industrial applications, wastewater treatment plans and tanker trucks or mobile…

This new process metering pump boasts many new features

The new Zentriplex process metering pump features a completely new construction offering the following key benefits and advantages: ultra-compact dimensions, low weight and energy efficiency — a process pump that produces high outputs and efficiency with minimal floor space requirements.…

A disposable diaphragm valve for high-tech applications

This company has introduced the world’s first single-use diaphragm valve with pneumatic actuator, which allows a paradigm shift to single-use technology: from manual systems that can be automated for fault free operation and with complying documentation. In the manufacture of…