Siloxane

PyroGenesis Announces Accelerated Construction of Fumed Silica Reactor Project with Arrival of All Major Equipment

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.

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  • The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.
  • With all major equipment now on site, the construction phase of the 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is accelerating.
  • The FSR converts quartz into fumed silica (also known as pyrogenic silica) in a single and eco-friendly step while eliminating the use of harmful chemicals generated by conventional methods.
  • Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.

PyroGenesis Announces Milestone Reached for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.

Key Points: 
  • The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.
  • Fumed silica is a moisture-absorbing white microstructure powder with high surface area and low bulk density.
  • Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.
  • PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.

PyroGenesis Announces Improved Economics for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.

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  • As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.
  • The FSR, another plasma-based process developed by PyroGenesis, converts quartz into commercial-grade fumed silica (or Pyrogenic Silica) in a single and eco-friendly step.
  • PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.
  • Management has calculated the Payback for the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) based on operational data accumulated over the years.

From Nanotech to Billion-Dollar Markets: Discover the Potential of Self-Healing Engineering Materials - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

In a rapidly evolving landscape, self-healing materials for engineering are emerging as a transformative force, witnessing exponential growth in both research and sales.

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  • In a rapidly evolving landscape, self-healing materials for engineering are emerging as a transformative force, witnessing exponential growth in both research and sales.
  • Key materials in the spotlight include polyurethanes, siloxanes, and hydrogels, followed closely by epoxies, Diels-Alder compounds, and fluoropolymers.
  • Notably, the role of structures in self-healing materials takes center stage, encompassing microcapsules, vascular systems, and progressive scaffolds for Engineered Living Materials (ELM).
  • In this context, demand surges for silicas and polyureas, establishing numerous billion-dollar businesses rooted in value-added materials.

Streamline Innovations Introduces VALKYRIE® ECO and VALKYRIE ECO FLEX Products for H2S Treating in Biogas-to-RNG Upgrading Applications

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Streamline Innovations, Inc. (“Streamline”) announced the introduction of the VALKYRIE® ECO and VALKYRIE ECO FLEX H2S treating solutions configured specifically for agricultural biogas and Landfill Gas (LFG) operations.

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  • Streamline Innovations, Inc. (“Streamline”) announced the introduction of the VALKYRIE® ECO and VALKYRIE ECO FLEX H2S treating solutions configured specifically for agricultural biogas and Landfill Gas (LFG) operations.
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    The VALKYRIE ECO model is designed for agricultural biogas applications and the VALKYRIE ECO FLEX solution is engineered for larger volume operations, such as landfills.
  • Both the VALKYRIE ECO and VALKYRIE ECO FLEX are designed to work effectively in the lower gas pressure environments typically found in biogas and Landfill Gas applications.
  • The VALKYRIE ECO and VALKYRIE ECO FLEX are designed to remove H2S to levels that meet commercial pipeline specifications without additional polishing.

Pharmaceutical & Medical Polymers Market Report 2023: Rising Need for Economical, Biodegradable and Eco-Friendly Polymers to Fuel Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Driven by the significant advancements in this domain and rising demand for novel medical therapies and devices, we believe that the pharmaceutical polymers / medical polymers market is likely to witness a steady growth over the coming years.

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  • Driven by the significant advancements in this domain and rising demand for novel medical therapies and devices, we believe that the pharmaceutical polymers / medical polymers market is likely to witness a steady growth over the coming years.
  • Driven by the rising need for economical, biodegradable and eco-friendly medical-grade polymers, the pharmaceutical polymers / medical polymers market is anticipated to witness steady growth in the foreseen future.
  • Question 6: Which segment is likely to have the largest share in the pharmaceutical polymers / medical polymers?
  • Answer: Currently, the medical devices segment dominates the pharmaceutical polymers / medical polymers market.

SEER’S MV TECHNOLOGIES RECEIVES CONTRACTS FOR MORE THAN $2MM

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Monday, February 13, 2023

BROOMFIELD, CO, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc. (SEER) (OTCQB: SENR), a provider of environmental, renewable fuels and industrial waste stream management services, has been recently awarded multiple purchase orders totaling more than $1.5M for the design and installation of five of its proprietary H2S removal systems as part of compliance with state air emissions regulations or renewable natural gas (“RNG”) projects in the US and Canada. MV also received a new contract to supply approximately $600,000 of media annually to five different sites of a major food processor located throughout the south-central US. This order meaningfully expands the approximately $1.2M of existing recurring annual media sales.

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  • Currently, MV has outstanding biogas project bids valued at approximately $22MM for additional systems worldwide.
  • “These projects are part of our ongoing US marketing strategy and are valuable additions to the numerous compliance and agricultural biogas projects already in MV Technologies ’ portfolio,” said Tom Jones, President of MV.
  • MV continues to place its solution into some of the nation’s largest food processing facilities, dairy operations and landfills.
  • We expect 2023 to present several international opportunities for our technologies, particularly our MV and PelleChar divisions,” Combs continued.

Roanoke Gas Company and the Western Virginia Water Authority break ground on a facility to convert biogas into renewable natural gas for the benefit of the community

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Monday, May 16, 2022

ROANOKE, Va., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) and Roanoke Gas Company (Roanoke Gas),a subsidiary of RGC Resources, Inc., have entered into a cooperative agreement to produce commercial quality renewable natural gas, or RNG, from bio gas produced at the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant.

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  • ROANOKE, Va., May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) and Roanoke Gas Company (Roanoke Gas),a subsidiary of RGC Resources, Inc., have entered into a cooperative agreement to produce commercial quality renewable natural gas, or RNG, from bio gas produced at the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant.
  • Representatives from the Authority, Roanoke Gas and the community will break ground on this project Tuesday, May 17 at 2 pm at the Roanoke Regional WPC Plant.
  • Roanoke Gas projects this new supply source will provide enough natural gas to heat 500 homes on a cold, winter day.
  • Additional information on Roanoke Gas Company can be found on their website at www.roanokegas.com .

Global Silicones Market Report: Historical Data (2010, 2015 and 2020) and Forecasts for 2025 and 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 8, 2022

The study examines the global market for silicones by product, market, function, and world region.

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  • The study examines the global market for silicones by product, market, function, and world region.
  • Historical data for 2010, 2015, and 2020 and forecasts for 2025 and 2030 are provided for silicone demand in current dollars for each of the products, markets, and function.
  • Volume data (in metric tons) are also provided for each country and region, as well as for each market and product at the global level.
  • In addition, the key strategic and competitive variables affecting the global silicone industry are discussed, the industry's key players are identified, and global market share is evaluated.

Global Activated Charcoal Products Markets, Forecast & Opportunities, 2027 by Source (Wood, Coconut Shell, Others) & Application (Personal Care, Medicine, Others) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The "Global Activated Charcoal Products Market, By Source (Wood, Coconut Shell, Others), By Application (Personal Care, Medicine, Others), By Region, Forecast & Opportunities, 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Activated Charcoal Products Market, By Source (Wood, Coconut Shell, Others), By Application (Personal Care, Medicine, Others), By Region, Forecast & Opportunities, 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Therefore, rapid industrialization is anticipated to fuel the demand for activated charcoal products in wastewater treatment.
  • Manufacturers make activated charcoal by heating common charcoal in the presence of certain gases at high temperature.
  • Coconut shell dominated the global activated charcoal products market in 2020 as charcoal products created from coconut shell have the highest hardness when compared with other source type.