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Recognizing Hazards: PHAs
Posted on January 20th, 2016 by Mike Schmidt in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence
βThe first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it exists.β β Zig Ziglar, American motivational speaker
Big Bucks for Bucky-balls
Posted on January 18th, 2016 by Ken Klapproth in New Materials & Applications

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Looking to pick up a few extra dollars before the holiday credit card bills roll in? Seems there is building demand for endohedral fullerenes – the world’s most expensive material. Continue reading “Big Bucks for Bucky-balls” »
‘Flame On’ for the Holiday’s Hottest Gift
Posted on January 11th, 2016 by Ken Klapproth in Chemical Manufacturing Excellence

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Feeling burned by this holiday’s hottest gift? What was supposed to fuel this seasons tech innovation craze ends up sparking fires for hundreds of unsuspecting purchasers around the globe. While several potential reasons could be at play causing hoverboards to burst Continue reading “‘Flame On’ for the Holiday’s Hottest Gift” »