Posts by Lisa McDonald
Nano products taking a hit during the current recession
Lux Research’s blog reports that some of the major nano-enabled product segments are getting bruised in the recession. Lux says…
Read MoreAerogel markets report available
Companiesandmarkets.com is offering a new 70-page report that analyzes the global market for aerogels by following end-use markets: thermal and…
Read MoreCeramic armor wins big at Oscars
The movie The Hurt Locker won big on Oscars night last weekend. The film about explosive ordinance disposal squad in…
Read MoreWe Need Your Feedback on Knowledge Strategy
Calling All Members – We Need Your Feedback Take a few minutes to help us identify the core themes and…
Read MoreFreedonia: Short-term hydrogen demand to grow 3.4%
The research company Freedonia Group predicts that worldwide hydrogen demand will continue to climb, growing at a 3.4 percent annual…
Read More1366 Technologies demonstrates directly manufactured silicon PV wafer
Last August I wrote about the typical 50% waste created when wire saws are used to slice silicon ingots into…
Read MoreWorld’s largest wind turbine in development for offshore flotation
Renewable Energy News reports that a Scandinavian energy company Sway is developing the world’s largest wind turbine, a 533-feet tall…
Read MoreLoan guarantee to Sage boosts commercial tintable glass
Until recently, Sage Electrochromics made electrically tintable windows on a relatively small scale. All that’s about to change. On Friday,…
Read MoreMissouri S&T pioneers process for tough, custom aerospace materials
A group out of Missouri University of Science and Technology says it has a new method for mixing metals with…
Read MoreSize does matter, and smaller may be better
Nuclear energy expansion is a hot topic these days as the commitment grows stronger to stop burning coal to generate…
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