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Mixed-dimensional nanowires/nanosheet heterojunction of GaSb/Bi2O2Se for self-powered near-infrared photodetection and photocommunication
In the rapidly advancing field of optoelectronics, self-powered near-infrared (NIR) photodetectors are gaining attention for applications in imaging, environmental monitoring, and optical communication. Recently, a research team from Shandong University led by Professor Zai-xing Yang
Rethinking research: sustainability for climate-friendly science
In order to meet the challenges of the climate crisis, it is also important for research institutes to contribute to environmentally friendly research - without compromising scientific quality. This is why the Leibniz Institute for
Measuring How Molecules Communicate
An international research team led by the University of Vienna has succeeded in developing a new method to directly measure partial charges in molecules. The results, now published in Nature, provide new insights into molecular
Japan July inflation eases to 3.1%, remains above BOJ target
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Japan’s core inflation rate, which excludes volatile food prices, eased to 3.1% in July, down from the 3.3% reading in June, official data showed on Friday. Headline inflation,...
NYMEX: US gas futures snap losing streak after weekly EIA data release
Front-month US natural gas futures moved higher on 21 August, ending multiple sessions of losses after the release of a bullish weekly storage report The September Henry Hub contract on NYMEX settled...
Midpoint of August US butyl-A, 2-EHA, and GAA contracts increase slightly while ethyl-A and methyl-A edge downward
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The midpoint of August US contracts for glacial acrylic acid (GAA), butyl acrylate (butyl-A) and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) increased slightly from July. GAA, butyl-A and 2-EHA...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude rises on supportive US oil inventory figures
US crude inventory data strengthens crude demand optimism Russia-Ukraine potential peace deal still uncertain Investors await Jerome Powell’s imminent Jackson Hole speech LONDON (ICIS)--Oil prices...
US to impose lower tariff on EU imports of chemical precursors
HOUSTON (ICIS)--The US will impose much lower tariffs on EU imports of chemical precursors, while it will maintain elevated rates on auto imports, according to details released on Thursday of their...
Europe SAN August contract prices fall for fifth month in a row
LONDON (ICIS)--August contract prices have decreased €20/tonne in the Europe styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) market, mainly driven by feedstock contract price movements, including the €35/tonne...
Canada July chemical producer prices unchanged from June
TORONTO (ICIS)--Canadian chemical producer prices were unchanged in July, from June, but fell 0.6% year on year from July 2024, according to data by federal agency Statistics Canada (StatCan) on...
US gas storage increases less than average ahead of mild end to summer
Pleasant end-of-summer weather forecasts proving bearish for Henry Hub futures High gas production outpaces higher demand from Plaquemines LNG Feedgas for exports down 7.5% week-on-week HOUSTON...
TRUCKING: US July volumes rise from June, but forecasts remain weighted to downside
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Trucking activity in July rose slightly from the previous month, but forecasts from some analysts still have risks weighted more to the downside than the upside for the rest of the...
Europe solvent naphtha FD price range narrows on lack of demand
LONDON (ICIS)--European solvent naphtha spot prices on a free delivered basis decreased on the high end this week, amid a lull in buying interest. Prices slipped €10/tonne on the high end to...
US existing homes sales rise 2.0% in July, price increases moderate
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US existing-home sales increased 2.0% month on month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.01 million in July, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on...
Europe bioethanol spot prices rise as market remains rangebound
LONDON (ICIS)—A slight fall in inventory levels and stable demand resulted in European bioethanol spot prices strengthening over the week. Spot prices have remained rangebound amid minor...
German Cal ‘26 power contract likely to remain bearish, but risk remains
Gas to be the key driver for the German front year Political uncertainty could add risk, depending on decisions made regarding the war in Ukraine and Russian gas coming into Europe Temperatures in...
Preliminary August data indicate stronger US manufacturing activity
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US manufacturing activity expanded in August, according to preliminary purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey data by S&P Global on Thursday. S&P’s “flash”...
Plant status: LAT Nitrogen melamine plant running at reduced rates in Piesteritz, Germany
LONDON (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: LAT Nitrogen Location: Piesteritz, Germany Product: Melamine Capacity (tonnes/year): 80,000 Event start: August Event finish: End August, followed...
Global base oils exports to Middle East rise in July
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Global base oils exports to the Middle East rose in July as shipments from Asia climbed to an eight-month high. Asia’s total exports to the UAE and Saudi Arabia combined rose to...
European gasoline cracks strengthen, naphtha spreads hold firm
LONDON (ICIS)--European gasoline prompt-month crack spreads firmed, but weakness was evident further along the forward curve, while naphtha spreads held steady on relatively firm fundamentals....