wax – TechConnect Briefs

Electrochemical Production of Hydrocarbons for Lubricants, Waxes and Fuels from Biological Feedstocks

Joshi C., Malevich D., Dambacher J., Lockwood F., Altranex Corporation, CA

Altranex Corporation produces hydrocarbons from biologically-derived fats, oils and greases. Through a patented combination of electro- and thermo-chemical processes, Altranex can produce hydrocarbons for use as high-performance lubricant base oils, cosmetic-quality waxes and mineral oils, [...]

Improving Resistance to Foreign Material for Hearing Instruments

Lin W., Starkey Labs, Inc., US

One of the recurring problems with hearing aids is the frequent exposure to moisture, wax and other foreign materials that can degrade and eventually hinder their performance. This issue may be exacerbated as the demographics [...]

Properties of Paraffin Wax/Montmorillonite Nanocomposite Coatings

Pu G., Wang J., Severtson S.J., University of Minnesota, US

Results are reviewed from a study aimed at enhancing the performance of paraffin wax based materials for barrier coating applications. Nanocomposites prepared by ultrasonic processing from paraffin wax matrices and reinforced with organically modified montmorillonite [...]