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NEWS
Boron Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of Boron are influenced by temperature and radiation. The trigonal structure of Boron is described by the unit cell. Lattice Angles are the positions of the atoms within the unit cell. Its molecular weight determines the atomic positions of a substance. The molecular weight of a material is related to its temperature properties. This means that Boron has a high heat capacity.
Boron Nanotubes BNNT Stability for Electronics
The Boron Nitrate Nanotube is a novel material with unique properties, including high thermal conductivity and chemical stability. It has been used in many applications such as heat transfer fluids, lubricants, coatings for semiconductors, catalysts, etc., but its use in batteries was not explored until recently. The first report of the application of BNNTs in Li-ion batteries appeared only in 2020.
Boron Joins the Rare Earths Club
Rare Earth elements are valuable because they have magnetic and optical properties which create technologies in components such as audio speakers, hard drives, camera lenses, MRI imaging, and monitors of all sorts. But there is a cost to mining them as post-mining purification processes create hazardous waste. Boron is a potential alternative, providing clean and superconductive, energy-efficient benefits while being cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
Nuclear Waste Is Revolutionizing The Glass Industry
Nuclear waste can now be vitrified into durable borosilicate glass for long-term secure storage which is an ingenious breakthrough in hazardous management.
Gender Inequality In The Face of Food Insecurity
Gender inequality contributes significantly to food insecurity. Boron is an essential micronutrient that aids in the improvement of food security and, there are implications for gender equality by increasing agricultural production efficiencies.
White Howlite: The Healing Gemstone
White Howlite is a remarkable gemstone, from stylish jewelry pieces to the soothing properties it holds, this captivating borate mineral has certainly made an indelible mark.
Marine Life Thrives With Boron
Boron is a remarkable chemical element that plays an essential part in maintaining the delicate balance of marine life.
NEWS
Boron-Powered Supersonic Missile: Future Of Naval Warfare
China's scientists are developing a boron-powered supersonic missile that will fly like a commercial plane and swim in the ocean as a torpedo.
Discover Electric Car Batteries
Electric vehicle batteries are rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles over a sustained period and are deep cycle batteries.
Extracting Lithium from Boron Waste
Research has revealed that lithium can be extracted from boron waste. The connection between boron waste and lithium offers opportunities to create battery-grade lithium for supply in a sustainable manner. It can be done via three-phase extraction or by simply extracting lithium from boron clay by roasting and leaching. Both Rio Tinto and Eti Maden claim to be the world's first to market with methods to extract lithium from boron.
Boron the Super Saviour of Wooden Products
Overview The ultimate defense against wood-destroying fungi and bacteria. Woods are great. They keep us warm and cozy and give a rustic yet chic feeling to our homes or any other place they adorn. It makes us one with nature. But like in nature, woods inside our homes, workspaces, buildings, and recreational spaces are subject to decay or degradation due to wood-destroying fungi and bacteria. There’s no escaping it. Unless, of course, the woods are treated with boron. Boron & Borates, Nature's Own Boron is a metalloid, a chemical element with the atomic number 5. Found in nature as...
Global Sodium Borohydride Market: Size, Trends, Forecasts
The sodium borohydride market has grown significantly over the past years which covers the key segments, drivers, restraints, trends, and competitive dynamics that influence it.
Boron Nitride Biomedical Nanotechnologies
Boron Nitride( BNNT) is being considered as nanocarriers for Curcumin. This combination supports lower dosage and targeted release, ensure that the optimum amount of a drug reaches the site of action, bypassing barriers such as acidic pH of the stomach and liver metabolism. Cancer research and therapies may benefit from this combination.
Boron Vitamins
Boron vitamins play many different roles in your body. This includes your metabolism and other functions that help maintain homeostasis. You may be surprised to learn that sex hormones and gingivitis are closely connected. These hormones may alter the balance of your oral microbiome, which can then affect your immune system.
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GUIDE TO BORON
APPLICATIONS
Stable 2D Structures of Boron
Stable 2D structures of Boron: Properties and Applications It is one of the most common elements in the Earth's crust. They are in the study for decades to find applications for them. With recent advances in nanotechnology, boron has gotten a new lease on life....
Boron – The Wonder Mineral
The mineral Boron is a wonder. It is one of the building blocks for our modern lifestyle. We use it every day in all sorts of things, from concrete to computer chips. Yet few people know what it is or which countries use it extensively. This article will tell you...
CHEMISTRY
Video – The Role Of Medicinal Chemistry In Drug Development
Utilizing their knowledge of boron clusters and carboranes, medicinal chemistry is vital to the success of finding new treatments for a range of illnesses.
Boron Oxide
Boron combines with oxygen to form Boron oxide. Boron oxide appears as colourless, semi-transparent glassy lumps or hard white, odourless crystals. Moderately soluble in water, it is the base material for the synthesis of other boron compounds, as a fluxing agent in enamels and glasses, and as a bonding agent in the hot isostatic pressing of boron nitride ceramics. Boron being a metalloid, forms amphoteric oxides; Diboron trioxide, (B2O3 ) being the most common oxide of Boron.
RESEARCH
Boron a Superconductive Element
Boron is the superconductive element of the ceramic family. It's characterized by a wide variety of applications and unique properties.
Rio Tinto Ramps Up Jadar Valley Green Lithium Efforts
Extract: The Jadar Lithium Borate project in Serbia by the Rio Tinto group will produce battery-grade lithium carbonate and borates essential for developing and operating renewable energy equipment. Rio Tinto intends to finish the construction of the underground mine in 2026. The company plans to invest $200 million in the project and begin construction in 2022. Rio Tinto expects to finish the land acquisition, technical documentation preparation, and environmental assessment study by the end of 2021.
Lithium Miners To Watch In Upcoming Years
December closed out with a surge of momentum for the Lithium Miners where investors are looking forward to investing in these companies.
Ultimate Guide to Boron Markets
Learn more about well-researched forecasts for the various global boron markets.
BENEFITS
Neodymium Magnets Benefit the Healthcare Industry
Neodymium magnets, also known as neodymium-iron-boron magnets (NdFeB), have a variety of healthcare applications. From assisting in providing pain relief to aiding in cancer treatment. But how do they do that? And what are Neodymium Magnets?
Breast Cancer: A Guide to Detection, Treatment, and Survival
Breast cancer is a cancer type that develops from breast tissue. It is unsolicited by gender but it is far more common in women and the leading cause of cancer death.
MINING BORON & BORATES
MINING
Boron Minerals
Boron minerals are found in the Earth's crust; its various forms come from different geological structures, such as pegmatite and metamorphic rocks. The most common boron minerals include Tincal, Tincalconite, Colemanite, Kernite, Ulexite, Pandermite, Boracite, Hydroboracite, Inderite, Ascharite, Datolite, Sassolite, Meyerhofferite, Inyoite, and Probertite.
Borates and Boron Mining
Everything You Need To Know About Borate and Boron Mining It was named for the mineral borax, thought to come from the Persian name burah for that mineral. There are over 200 minerals that contain boron, but only a few such as colemanite and borax are commercially...
ABR Increased Head-Grade
American Pacific Borates New Mine Plan with Increased Head-Grade. ABR's CEO, Henri Tausch, comments that yet another milestone that will allow them to be US-listed. And, perhaps most importantly, the mining firm also has three additional benefits connected with the S-K1300 conversion process.
Country Profile of Argentina
Argentina is the fifth-largest producer of natural borates. Deposits of borate can be found throughout Argentina, including in the provinces of Neuquén (Gran Chaco), Rio Negro, San Juan, and Mendoza (Cordoba). The first boric acid in Argentina was produced in 1894 at the La Plata mine when sodium tetraborate ore was extracted for the first time. The country became a major producer in 1900.
INVEST IN BORON
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.
Bluescape Invests $60 million in 5E Advanced Materials (FEAM)
Bluescape Energy Partners recently announced its definitive agreement with 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM), an exploration stage boron and lithium company, for a $60 million private placement of senior secured notes convertible into common stock of the company
Podcast – Lithium 101
Today, we're going to talk about lithium 101 - its chemical properties, where it's found and the mining processes to extract lithium from the ground, applications, market size, and demand for lithium. Lithium 101.
The Threat of a Boron Market Shortage
The world market for boron si facing a shortage due to rising demand. Boron is a strategic material globally, and demand is projected to grow significantly due to its use in multiple industries and applications, from advanced energy to decarbonization and food security.
PLANET BORON
DECARBONIZATION
Boron in Bioconversion
Rio Tinto Mine. The Serbian government has finally revoked Rio Tinto's licenses for lithium exploration in Serbia in the latter part of January 2022. The government gave in to the protesters who have been opposed to the Anglo-Australian mining company's project on environmental grounds. Last year, the company committed to the project as global miners push for metals necessary to transition to green energy. This includes lithium which is used in the production of electric vehicle batteries. The project was already suspended in December 2021 due to environmental deterioration and forced displacement concerns.
Sustainable Mining: The Future of the Industry
Sustainable mining is the sustainable extraction, processing, and use of mineral resources. It impacts the environmental and its economic feasibility.
ADVANCED ENERGY
Boron and Nuclear Fusion
Boron and nuclear fusion: Is Boron the key to Unlocking Energy via Nuclear Fusion? For the past eighty years, scientists have been exploring ways to capture energy to provide an inexhaustible supply of quasi-free, green energy. Boron via laser technologies, may finally provide the key to moving beyond the laboratory to commercialisation.
The Unforgettable Power Of Carbide
Carbide synthesis usually begins with synthesizing the respective metal hydride, which is then treated with carbonaceous materials to produce the carbides.
FOOD SECURITY
Boron for Tomato Plants: The Ultimate Guide
Tomato plants (Lycopersicum esculentum) require boron for proper growth and development. Boron is a micronutrient that helps with cell wall formation, calcium uptake, and meristematic activity.
Canola Needs Boron to Thrive
Canola is a Brassica family member with especially high boron requirements. Boron deficiency significantly impacts seed production; yields are doubled when 2 lbs of boron per acre are applied to the canola field with no visual anomalies.
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...
Boron’s Importance in Maintaining the Health of Coral Reefs
Boron is an essential element in our daily lives and crucial for a successful reef tank. It is necessary to ensure the health of corals and invertebrates.