From March 5–7, METEF, the international expo for aluminum, aimed at highlighting new chances for the industry and provide opportunities to diversify one’s business, returns to Bologna

U.S. scientists said they have invented a cheap, long-lasting and flexible battery made of aluminum for use in smartphones that can be charged in as little as one minute.

With over US$11 billion in revenues, the company has made its mark everywhere from aluminum cans, foil and electronics to the automobile sector.

According to the EPA, using recycled aluminum only uses 5% of the energy and emissions that are needed to extract new aluminum.

The initial line-up of energy efficient roofing products, includes a solar energy-generating system, a unique ventilation and insulation product, along with steel and aluminum shingles. According to company President Todd Miller, "We are bringing products to market that allow homeowners to invest in and improve their current homes, and do so in a way that benefits the environment."

It’s known from high school that aluminum can split water in hydrogen and oxygen, with aluminum hydroxide as byproduct. A team of Purdue University researchers has developed a mechanism that uses this reaction between aluminum, water and a liquid alloy to extract hydrogen directly from seawater and use it in boats and ships.

With the support from Phu Tho Department of Industry and Trade’s Center of Industrial Promotion and Energy Efficiency, Song Hong Aluminum Joint Stock Compnay (directly under Song Hong Corporation – The Ministry of Construction) has been implementing energy saving solutions with initial success.

A global aluminum company called Norsk Hydro is supporting green jobs in the U.S.U.S. Two of the company’s southeastern U.S. facilities will supply aluminum frames and other parts for a new hybrid concentrating solar facility for Florida Power & Light.

Ngày nay, hầu hết các nhà xưởng có kết cấu thép, mái tôn, vách tôn đang gây nên nhiều khó khăn về điều kiện làm việc cho người lao động. Họ phải chịu đựng tiếng ồn và sự nóng nực. Theo một nghiên cứu mới đây, nhà xưởng bằng kết cấu thép, mái tôn, vách tôn sẽ hấp thụ đến 90% nhiệt lượng từ không khí toả xuống, nghĩa là, nếu nhiệt độ ngoài trời là 35-38oC thì nhiệt độ trong nhà xưởng cũng bằng khoảng 33-36oC.