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Tartaric Acid and Organic Acids
Tartaric acid is a white crystalline diprotic organic acid. It occurs naturally in many plants, [...]
Chemicals for Advanced Composite Materials
3,3′-DDS and 4,4′-DDS can be used to formulate structural materials (advanced composite materials) including carbon [...]
High Purity EL Ammonium Tartrate Applications
Ammonium tartrate, the ammonium salt of tartaric acid, is used in such applications as cell [...]
Superconductivity found in thin films of titanium oxide
TOKYO, Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have [...]
Nano-coating to protect buildings against pollution
The photocatalytic properties of anatase, one of the three naturally occurring forms of titanium dioxide, [...]
Titanium dioxide prices continue to trend upwards
For the past several months, Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) prices have continued to increase around the [...]
A solar cell that stores its own power: World’s first ‘solar battery’ runs on light and air
Is it a solar cell? Or a rechargeable battery? Actually, the patent-pending device invented at [...]
What is Fracturing Fluid?
Hydraulic fracturing fluids commonly consist of water, ‘proppants’ and chemical additives that open, enlarge and [...]
TiO2 Nanotechnology Brings Greater Photocatalyst Efficiency
Research on the application of titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst has been carried out in [...]
Scientists discover deeper understanding of titanium dioxide
The discovery, which has previously only be theoretically-predicted by scientists, helps explain the interactions between [...]