Liquids and glasses relax, too. But not like you thought.

20-Jan-2015 - A new insight into the fundamental mechanics of the movement of molecules published by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) offers a surprising view of what happens when you pour a liquid out of a cup. More important, it provides a theoretical foundation for a ...

Nanocellulose sponges to combat oil pollution

07-May-2014 - A new, absorbable material from Empa wood research could be of assistance in future oil spill accidents: a chemically modified nanocellulose sponge. The light material absorbs the oil spill, remains floating on the surface and can then be recovered. The absorbent can be produced in an ...

LSU researcher receives NSF rapid response grant to study health of marshes impacted by oil

Brings together three universities to develop detailed analysis and insight into molecular-level affects

12-Aug-2010 - LSU Associate Professor of Chemistry Robert Cook has recently received a rapid response grant from the National Science Foundation, or NSF, to investigate the impact of oil from the Deepwater Horizon disaster on Louisiana's highly fertile, productive and delicate marshlands by studying dissolved ...

Icy exposure creates armored polymer high tech foams

30-Jul-2009 - Chemists and engineers at the University of Warwick have found that exposing particular mixtures of polymer particles and other materials to sudden freeze-drying can create a high-tech armored foam that could be used for a number of purposes, including a new range of low power room temperature ...

GEA Group to Acquire STERIS GmbH

14-Oct-2005 - GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft has agreed to acquire STERIS GmbH, a subsidiary of U.S. based STERIS Corporation. The transfer of STERIS GmbH to GEA Group, which is still subject to approval by the antitrust authorities, has been scheduled for November 2005. STERIS GmbH registered in Hürth near ...

Air Liquide Signs Contract with Greek Pharmaceutical Leader VIANEX S.A.

19-May-2004 - Air Liquide is pleased to announce the signature of a 3-year contract with Greek pharmaceutical leader VIANEX S.A. for the annual supply of 2.5 million m3 of liquid nitrogen to the company's plant at Pallini, 30 km from Athens. Installed by Air Liquide subsidiary Usifroid, this unit uses liquid ...

PerkinElmer Instruments Launches New Intracooler DSC Systems

27-Jun-2001 - PerkinElmer Instruments announces the release of two new intracooler-ready PYRIS™ 6 Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) systems and a new two-stage intracooler. The addition of an intracooler expands the DSC operating range to –70oC to 450oC without requiring an expensive liquid nitrogen ...