Archive for August 2009
Rice research use “kites” to pull nanotubes to new heights
A group of Rice University researchers, led by Bob Hauge, think they have an approach that could ultimately lead to…
Read More$250,000 available in grants at USGS
The U.S. Geological Survey says it has $250,000 available for mineral resource research in 2010. The agency says it is…
Read MoreSLAC lab gains $21.8M in new funding
Last week, I had a post on the DOE’s awarding of $327 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act monies…
Read MoreTurning 1: Changes coming to this blog
In a few days, readers will notice a major redesign of this space – and a renaming! Ceramic Tech…
Read MoreNigerian ceramics market said to be valued at $327M
Patrick Sonny Aigborkhaebholo Irabor, Nigeria’s deputy director in charge of solid minerals, ceramics and electroplating technologies at Federal Institute of…
Read MoreIndustry headlines
India Resources to supply 2 ceramic disc filters to Hindustan Copper The ceramic disc filter for copper concentrate dewatering was…
Read MoreNYC Smart Grid solar pilot program
According to a company press release, Consolidated Edison Co. plans to launch a $6 million, 18-month Smart Grid pilot program…
Read MoreARRA to fund megawatt energy storage flywheels
According to a press release, Launchpoint Technologies received American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to develop advanced control techniques for…
Read MoreMaking silicon slicing more efficient
When you are in the solar cell business (polycrystalline silicon) or semiconductor business (monocrystalline), silicon ingots and boules – the…
Read MoreOhio offering $27M for nascent advanced energy projects
Via the state-run Third Frontier technology development program, the Ohio Department of Development has announced that it is seeking…
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