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NEWS
Power Sector Faces Advanced Energy Challenges
The power sector is undergoing major changes. Reforms and deregulation are opening up opportunities for new players to enter the market. There are several mergers and acquisitions taking place that helps to create an even more diverse energy mix. It is also great...
Boron Advanced Materials
Boron advanced materials have unique characteristics which make them extremely useful in multiple applications. Boron's many forms include Boron Nitride, a superior heat conductor and insulator, hexagonal boron nitride tubes, a structure with superior tensile strength, stability, and thermal conductivity, and cubic boron nitride, whose hardness characteristics is used for coating cutting tools and as grit for polishing and grinding wheels.
FEAM Collaborates With Estes Energetics
FEAM and Estes Energetics have signed an LOI to develop cutting-edge boron-based components for solid rocket motors. FEAM has also achieved initial production milestones.
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
Prostate Cancer Treatment: The Power of Boron
Prostate cancer treatment requires boron as it destroys prostate cancer cells' growth while keeping healthy cells unaffected. It also lowers PSA, a potential cause of cancer development.
Key Metals Boron Demand Rising EV
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.
Nutrient Density: A Key For Optimal Health
Nutrient density is essential for good nutrition as it contains beneficial vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients, such as boron, that meet our energy needs.
Onychomycosis Treatment: Information About Tavaborole
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection that affects both toenails and fingernails and to cure this, boron-based antifungal agent, tavaborole solution is used.
Podcast – Boron in Woody Plants
Today, we're going to talk about boron in woody plants. Boron is an essential element for higher plant growth and development. It helps to strengthen the cell walls and controls porosity.
Video – The Origin and Growth of Stevia Plant
Stevia plant offer an excellent alternative to sugar and need boron in order for them to reach their highest potential.
Boron: The Essential Element
Boron is a valuable and versatile mineral, with uses ranging from aerospace to automotive. It's critical in pursuing renewable energy, food security, and decarbonization.
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GUIDE TO BORON
APPLICATIONS
Alkaline Boron – a Balancing Force in Nature
Alkaline Balancing pH is a key component to creating an environment that is healthy for life. Boron, a non-metal found harmlessly and naturally combined with oxygen as borates, helps create this balance. Boron is a key element that can be beneficial for your health...
Boric Acid Global Market Analysis
The boric acid global market is projected to grow by 321.1 thousand MT, or a CAGR of 4.68%, during 2020-2025 due to its applications in various industries.
CHEMISTRY
Boriding: the Process of Surface Hardening
Boriding is the process of adding boron to a metal or alloy. It is a thermochemical surface hardening method used on various ferrous, non-ferrous, and ceramic materials.
Boron in Beer
Boron can be found in beer production and in beer itself. Borax and Boron are extensively used to clean equipment in production. Now researcher have found that boron can be used to produce ammonium more efficiently.
RESEARCH
Bacteria Boron-Carbon
Bacteria Boron-Carbon is a type of bacteria that is found in the soil, water, and air. Boron-Carbon is effective in treating disease-causing bacteria found naturally on plant surfaces, such as treatment for managing diseases like leaf spots and powdery mildew.
Importance Of Boron In Firearms
How Do You Convert A Gun Into a Boron inside Firearm A gun is an object that shoots a projectile in the form of a bullet, shot, or other types of ammunition. A firearm can be used to hunt animals and humans for food, sport, self-defense, law enforcement, etc....
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
Pregnancy Diet For Optimal Fetal Health
Boron is an essential mineral in the pregnancy diet, providing greater health benefits while also helping to maintain adequate nutrition for optimal fetal development.
How Boron Helps Your Garden Thrive
Micronutrients play an important role in plants' life and growth. Mineral deficiencies can lead to serious problems with the plants such as stunted growth and rougher leaves. It can also result in interveinal chlorosis of leaves, purpling of leaf margins and...
MINING BORON & BORATES
MINING
Uncovering Decarbonization Opportunities In The Mining Industry
The mining sector has a key role in the transition to net-zero emissions. Although it currently accounts for just 4-7% of global emissions, it is one of the most energy-intensive industries, and its products are used in a wide range of other sectors.
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.
Company Profile of Orocobre Lithium
Sinead Kaufman takes up the responsibilities to improve Rio Tinto Minerals' performance by taking it to another level. She handles a diverse range of commodities belonging to the mining giant. Her team is working at ground level pushing $3.2 billion into the metal Lithium.
Nowea Energy Inc. To List on Stock Exchange
Nowea Energy Inc. is in the stage of implementing business plans for a stock exchange listing. According to a recent announcement, the company aims to be listed on a separate stock exchange.
INVEST IN BORON
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.
American Pacific Borates (ABR) John Mitchell
n an ambitious move to drive its US listing process, the American Pacific Borates Limited (ASX:ABR) (“ABR” or the “Company”) has brought on board industrial minerals’-exponent John Mitchell as the chairman of its newly constituted Advisory Board. Tim Johnston and Govind Arora are the other appointees of the three-member Advisory Board.
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.
Why You Should Invest In Boron
In recent years, the demand for boron has grown by more than 6% due to several factors including population growth and increased industrialization in developing countries such as China.
PLANET BORON
DECARBONIZATION
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.
Decarbonization Magic Ingredient – Boron
Many people are not aware that Boron has a huge role in decarbonization. The process of decarbonization is the removal of carbon from fuels and other sources to reduce their emissions. One such source is natural gas, which contains significant amounts of carbon...
ADVANCED ENERGY
Clean Energy: California On Track To Lead the Way
California is on the path to clean energy by achieving 85% by 2030. With this, the state strives to become a clean energy leader in the United States.
Hydrogen Boron Fusion – Creating New Energy
Hydrogen-Boron 11 fusion -Boron Hydrogen Fusion - has always been the ultimate fusion reaction. It does not create radioactive waste and its fuels are both abundant in nature and non-radioactive. Few other researchers had studied this reaction as it was considered scientifically too difficult. The temperatures required to ignite the reaction are more than 100 times higher than that of the sun – a technical hurdle that has held back practical energy generation for decades.
FOOD SECURITY
How Toxic is Boron?
How toxic is Boron? Despite its low toxicity, boron can still be dangerous to humans if consumed in large amounts. It is well-known that excess boron can also affect plant growth and reproduction. In fact, toxicity of boron is considered one of the major causes of reduced crop production. In plants, high concentrations of boron can retard vegetative growth and decrease seed set.
Alfalfa Plant Needs A Powerful Dose Of Boron
Alfalfa plant need boron to thrive and reach their full potential. It's a trace element, but even in small amounts, it can make all the difference for this plant.
MICRONUTRIENTS
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.
Podcast – Pregnancy Diet and Boron
Today, we're going to talk about adding boron to the pregnancy diet. This can provide substantial health benefits both for the mother and baby.