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MOFs and porous materials

Porous materials such as zeolites, activated carbons and MOFs are of great interest in many areas of industrial applications such as gas storage, fine chemical synthesis, energy storage, amongst others. However, each material has its advantages and weaknesses when applied in industrial processes. In recent progress in porous materials, a tuned combination can help exploit… Continue

Taking Defect Analysis of Materials to a Whole New Level

Quality control specialists working within the manufacturing environment, or experts in research and development (R&D) working on product prototypes, need to have a complete picture of any defects that exist in the materials they work with. This is the case whether components are metal, plastic or a composite. One of the biggest issues they face… Continue

Impact of Particle Size Analyst

Small changes in material can result in big differences in finished product. Not as smooth, you could even say gritty? Experiencing a change in product colour? The product does not mix up fully when shaken, as directed? The solution you’ve been looking for; the Bettersizer S3 Plus – particle size and shape analyser Fast, reliable,… Continue

PI-KEM purchases Hart Materials

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Hart Materials, a specialist supplier of high performance materials for advanced technology applications. PI-KEM has recently celebrated our 30th anniversary and this purchase allows us to build on our current product offering and diversify into new areas. Colin Rouse, Managing Director, comments; “In what is a new chapter for both businesses, Hart Materials will… Continue

Circular economy: Tackling challenges with novel materials

To reach the goals of the Paris Agreement, producers have to rethink the way of producing goods in order to eliminate waste and continuously use available resources. This includes reuse, refurbishing and recycling of no-longer used products completely and therefore minimising resource input. To reach a true circular economy, several challenges need to be addressed… Continue

New Collaboration on Novel Approach to Carbon Capture

by James Stephenson | Sep 13, 2021 | News Promethean Particles, a leading global provider of industrial scale, cost-effective nanomaterials, has announced its participation in a new collaboration. Along with the University of Nottingham and Drax power station, they aim to demonstrate the potential of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as a viable industrial carbon capture technology. As part of a suite of projects funded by the UK… Continue

Impact of powder flow analysis on production

Have you ever experienced powder build-up in pipes or other areas of production? Do you suffer with material caking or non-uniform flow? The Mercury Scientific Revolution can help: Find out how your powders behave Offers you repeatable, reliable information Low Cost Easy to use I was recently at a company that designs ways of moving… Continue

Dust extraction specialist set to exhibit at Advanced Materials Show 2022

Dustcontrol UK has announced it will be exhibiting a range of its highly effective extraction equipment at this summer’s Advanced Materials Show 2022. Taking place on Wednesday, 29th and Thursday, 30th June at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, the Dustcontrol team will be showcasing the firm’s extensive range of both fixed and mobile cyclone-based dust… Continue