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NEWS

Volvo cars
Automotive, PODCASTS

Podcast – Boron and Volvo Cars

In today's podcast, we're going to look at the use of boron in the automotive sector and how Volvo cars use boron to strengthen their cars. In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for automotive parts containing boron steel due to the increasing use of hybrid or electric vehicles. This trend is expected to grow further because of growing awareness about environmental issues.

Boron - Audio
Chemistry, RESEARCH, SCIENCE

Introduction to Boron and Borates

The role of Boron has become much more strategic. Boron is now at the heart of tackling global warming, decarbonization, food security among other uses and applications. Borates Today has an initiative to bring awareness of Boron to the forefront of our thinking: We have only one planet. Resources are finite, and it is our joint responsibility to take action to make the world a better place for future generations.

NEWS

Boron Protects your Body and the Environment

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Micronutrients are substances that are needed in small amounts to aid the body's functions and maintain health. These micronutrients not only help protect our bodies from disease but also play an important role in environmental protection. mainly, the role of micronutrients in plant growth and productivity influences its intensity to protect the environment.

Boron for Yeast Infection

Boron for Yeast infection

Yeast infection, which causes vaginal irritation, itching, etc., can be treated with the help of boron. Boron here is used in the form of a boric acid suppository. It has proven to restore vaginal pH and relieve itching and other symptoms. Moreover, boron plays an essential role in women’s well-being by regulating estrogen and vitamin D. Consequently, it helps prevent diseases like osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms, etc.

Boron Flat Panel Displays

Boron Flat Panel Displays

Boron in Flat Panel Display Glass is an important mineral used in LCD and plasma television panels. It is commonly used in high-tech glass for LCD and plasma TV screens. Its use in these products significantly increased around 2000 as consumer preference shifted away from CRT TVs to flat-panel screens. Substitutes for boron are, however, beginning to appear given its presence in glass, which some consider an environmental hazard.

Boron Malnutrition Efforts

Boron food utilization

Boron is a critical raw material for many sectors such as solar cells, fiber optics, and semiconductor manufacturing. Boron production is also tied to other elements like lithium which are increasingly in demand.

Crop Management – How Boron Promotes Food Availability

Boron - Agriculture

Boron in Crop Management: Partner for Plant Health Crop Management is a dedicated branch of agriculture that specializes in the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of plant diseases. It also includes weed control, fertilizer use as well as irrigation, and related technical knowledge, consisting primarily of soil chemistry. Crop management is the process by which plants are grown and harvested.  Without this, we would be unable to produce enough food to feed the world population. Humanity must survive as a species.Flower Production Boron is a naturally occurring mineral that helps...

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GUIDE TO BORON

APPLICATIONS

CHEMISTRY

RESEARCH

BENEFITS

Anti Bacteria, Anti-fungal, BENEFITS

Boron Green Cleaning Products

Boron green cleaning products are characterized as "safe for people, pets, plants, and the environment" on product labels. These products are indeed environmentally friendly. They are alkaline, non-corrosive, non-toxic in low amounts, and don't contain any petroleum-derived chemical or phosphate compounds.

MINING BORON & BORATES

MINING

APPLICATIONS, MINING

Boron Blue Diamonds

Boron blue diamonds - Diamonds are valued for their lustre and sparkle, making them precious commodities. Creating the beautiful diamond jewels that people adore as betrothal or pure indulgence symbols is a complex and lengthy process. Some diamonds are rarer than others. Believe it or not, Boron is the trace element that gives some rare diamonds a blue colour - the story of the Hope diamond is one such beneficiary of Boron's colour.

DECARBONIZATION, MINING

Rio Tinto Decarbonization

Rio Tinto announced a $7.5 billion plan to reduce carbon emissions to 50% by 2030 in October 2021. Rio Tinto stated that it aimed to reduce carbon emissions by half by 2020 as steel and iron ore producers push for compliance with international climate commitments. Rio pushed forward its 2020 target for a 15% reduction of emissions from 2018, five years earlier than it had previously planned.

INVEST IN BORON

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

3 Lithium Stocks to Watch

Mining for Lithium is not an easy job. To be cost-effective requires stringent procedures and regulations in place and also needs to have a decent turn-around time and stand up to the promise of being a long-term supply source for clients. We look at three Lithium companies that have not only shown profits through an otherwise tumultuous time but also served their clients' present needs with a roadmap for the future.

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

Billion Dollar Boron

Billion dollar boron. In 2021, borates sales hit billions of dollars. Why? The demand for boron is increasing rapidly in strategic sectors such as aerospace and defense, zero-carbon, and advanced energy solutions, which depend on boron-based technologies to reduce emissions. Recent forecasts predict that boron demand will increase by 30% by the end of the decade.

PLANET BORON

DECARBONIZATION

DECARBONIZATION

Boron Renewable Energy

Boron is an essential element of renewable energy. The use of other materials in the production process is reduced. Carbon emissions are decreased by using borates for insulation or fire-retardant purposes. Boron has many properties which make it a good candidate for this purpose. It plays a prominent role as we work to reduce our dependency on traditional methods like fossil fuels.

ADVANCED ENERGY

FOOD SECURITY

FOOD SECURITY

Boron and Food Security Utilization

Food Utilization, or food metabolization, is one of three drivers of Food Security (the other two being Availability and Accessibility). Food Utilization is all about the ability of animals and humans to use and benefit from nutrients in their food either through absorption or intake via the proper natural consumption of food.

MICRONUTRIENTS

MICRONUTRIENTS

Micronutrient Deficiency, Boron and the WHO

What is micronutrient deficiency and how can boron help? In simple words, it is when your body is not getting the necessary nutrients it needs to function properly and for good health. It is a matter of concern all around the globe, but especially in countries with...