Nafion catalysts for the synthesis of furfural from xylose
A team at the Biotechnology Research Institute, National Research Council Canada, has used Nafion 117 as a robust and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for the dehydration of 9.1% (w/w) xylose in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) to yield 60% furfural in 2 hours…
Good choice, Bad choice: TCBY yogurt
The Country’s Best Yogurt holds true to its name by offering hand-scooped and soft serve yogurt treats that are more nutritious than ice cream and contain probiotics and active cultures that benefit the body’s immune system, digestive health and bones. While it’s hard to make a bad choice there, you can make a slightly wiser […]
Intermodal Traffic Grows 6.5% for Week
Intermodal traffic rose 6.5% last week from a year ago, the Association of American Railroads said.
Argonne, Nalco strike licensing deal on resin wafer deionization technology; applications for lower-cost processing of biomass-based chemicals and fuels
Top: RW-EDI stack. Bottom: Close-up of a single cell. Water splitting provides ions that continuously regenerate the ion exchange
resin and enables electrochemical solution pH control. Source: Argonne/Nalco. Click to enlarge.
Argonne National Labo…
Hankook to build massive new R&D facility in Korea
DAEJEON, Korea — Hankook Tire has announced it is building a new research and development center in Korea, which at 66,000 square metres will be the largest R&D center in the country. [Full Story]
Toyota Prius, other hybrid prices rising now
Running out of Prius hybrids, other fuel efficient models.
MSRP or higher for hybrids
Just a few weeks ago, deals on hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius and the Honda Insight were available. Today, most of those deals are gone as many dealerships are …
Oil Closes Above $100 a Barrel
Crude oil closed above $100 Thursday after staying below that price for two days, Bloomberg reported.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Hits Highest Level Since 1984
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region rose to its highest level in 27 years, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said.
Philadelphia Manufacturing Index Hits Highest Level Since 1984
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region rose to its highest level in 27 years, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said.
Navistar Considering Reopening Ontario Plant
Commercial truck manufacturer Navistar International said it could decide by summer whether it will need to restart an idled assembly plant in Canada.