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Iowa State team develops hybrid technology to create biorenewable nylon

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Engineers at Iowa State University have developed a hybrid process that combines bio- and electrocatalysis to convert glucose into bio-based unsaturated nylon-6,6—which has the advantage of an extra double bond in its backbone that can be used to tailor the polymer’s properties. Their study is published in the 12 Feb. Suastegui et al.

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MAHLE develops new lead-free engine bearings for heavy-duty diesels; polymeric coatings with lead-free linings

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MAHLE Engine Components has developed an innovative lead-free bearing system combining highly engineered polymeric coatings with robust lead-free bearing linings for heavy-duty truck engines. Joachim Wagenblast, head of Product Development for MAHLE Engine Components USA.

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Arconic announces multi-year aluminum deal with Toyota

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Global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing company Arconic (formerly part of Alcoa before Alcoa split itself last year into two entities—Alcoa focused on the raw aluminum operation and Arconic on products into industries such as automotive) announced a multi-year supply deal with Toyota North America.

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Arizona State University Professor’s Work to Stabilize the Grid Pays Off

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He is a professor of power systems engineering in the Fulton program at Arizona State University , in Tempe. Vijay Vittal Employer Arizona State University, in Tempe Title Regents professor of electrical, computer, and energy engineering Member grade Life Fellow Alma mater B.M.S.

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New aluminum-cerium alloys could boost rare earth production; improved energy efficiency of engines

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ORNL scientists Zach Sims, Michael McGuire and Orlando Rios, along with colleagues from Eck, LLNL and Ames Laboratory in Iowa, discuss the technical and economic possibilities for aluminum–cerium alloys in an article in JOM , a publication of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society. —Orlando Rios. —Sims et al.

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Researchers discover lower-cost, energy-efficient way to produce alane for hydrogen storage

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Wendell Miller Professor of Energy Science at Iowa State University’s department of Materials Science and Engineering. Pecharsky (2016) “Towards Direct Synthesis of Alane: A Predicted Defect-Mediated Pathway Confirmed Experimentally” ChemSusChem 9, 2358 doi: 10.1002/cssc.201600338. Resources. Herwadkar, J. Johnson, S.

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Alcoa completes acquisition of RTI International Metals, expands titanium capabilities

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Projections for 2016 and 2017 sales growth have nearly doubled to 8 and 13%, from 4 to 5% and 6%, respectively, showing the ongoing strength of the sector. RTI is being integrated as a standalone business unit into Alcoa’s downstream Engineered Products and Solutions (EPS) segment.