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Borates Today publishes news, insights, guides, and latest special reports about boron, borates, and borax for investors, researchers, and readers interested in Decarbonization; Advanced Energy, Food Security and Micronutrients.

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Chemistry, SCIENCE

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.

ADVANCED ENERGY, Company Profiles, Efficient Power Sources

Company Profile of Lithium and Boron Technology

Lithium and Boron Technology, Inc., previously known as SmartHeat Inc, is a significant producer of boric acid and a manufacturer of lithium carbonate in the PRC. It has a revenue of around $7.57M. The company exclusively sources ore and brine from Dachaidan Lake and the surrounding areas.

BENEFITS, Human Health

Stevia Plant: A Healthier Alternative To Sugar

A Stevia Plant is the ultimate substitute for sugar, offering a range of essential micronutrients such as zinc and boron that are vital to maintaining optimum health.

BENEFITS, Glass, Human Health, INDUSTRY SECTORS

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.

Food Availability, FOOD SECURITY

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.

APPLICATIONS

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.

Alkaline Balancer

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

Alkaline Balancer, Anti Bacteria, Anti-fungal, BENEFITS, Human Health

Boron in Pools

Keeping your swimming pool clean might seem like a daunting task as maintaining a swimming pool is not always easy, but the application of boric acid and sodium borates can make it much easier. Boric acid and sodium borates are commonly used as pH buffers in swimming pools and spas.

Carbon Cycle, DECARBONIZATION

Carbon Capture Funding and Boron

Carbon capture technology has been developed for coal-fired power plants with FECM support for over two decades. Over 20 successful pilot-scale projects have been implemented including a showcase demonstration project which captures and stores over one million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

Ceramic and Enamels, Electricity Generation, RESEARCH, Superconductors

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.

PODCASTS

Podcast – Boron to Combat Global Warming

Today, we're going to look at technologies where boron is used as an ingredient to combat global warming. We all know the world is on the cusp of an energy crisis. Energy demand is rising at an alarming rate while fossil fuel suppliers rapidly decreasing. As a result, energy prices have rocketed, and the world is now experiencing significant blackouts and widespread economic collapse.

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

FEAM Announces Breakthrough Technology on Boron Facility

FEAM - 5E advanced materials - has made a significant breakthrough and has begun construction on its Small Scale Boron Facility (SSBF) with a leading publicly traded contractor in the US.

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

ABR Boron Production 3x

According to a press release from ABR on November 16th, 2021, the company has announced 'ABR production triples' with a near tripling of production capability for the critical mineral boron at its Fort Cady operations in Southern California. Boron is becoming recognized as an essential mineral for use in multiple applications in decarbonization, advanced energy - batteries- and food security- as a micronutrient.

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APPLICATIONS

Fire Retardants

Zinc Borates Fire Retardants

Zinc borates can be used as a flame retardant, char promoter, afterglow and smoke suppressant, and anti-arc agent in polymer systems. They combines the optimum effects of zinc and boron oxides with water release for flame-retardant.

APPLICATIONS, RESEARCH, SCIENCE

Boron in Electrochemistry

Boron in Electrochemistry: Boron-doped diamond has been utilized as an electrode for the electrochemical reduction of CO2 - the conversion of CO2 to more reduced chemical species using electrical energy. It is one method for capturing and utilizing carbon. Boron-doped diamond enables hydrogen evolution to compete with CO2 reduction and suppress it. However, high overpotentials are still a problem that needs solving.

CHEMISTRY

APPLICATIONS, BENEFITS, Chemistry, Electricity Generation, RESEARCH

Stable 2D Structures of Boron

Chemistry, Efficient Power Sources, SCIENCE

Electrification: The Key to a Connected World

Electrification is the process of using electricity to power something. It is essential for power systems for devices and technologies that we rely on every day. As our world becomes more interconnected, electrification will become increasingly important and Boron has a role to play.

RESEARCH

Chemistry, RESEARCH, SCIENCE

Boron Trifluoride Market Analysis: 2022-2029

Boron trifluoride (BF3) is a chemical compound and is colorless, toxic, corrosive gas used in rocket propellants, refrigerants, and etchants for silicon and glass. The global market for boron trifluoride is expected to grow with a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2029 and reach US$ 389.4 million in 2029.

Energy Management, RESEARCH

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.

MINING, RESEARCH

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.

MINING, RESEARCH

Ultimate Guide to Boron Markets

Learn more about well-researched forecasts for the various global boron markets.

BENEFITS

Human Health, PODCASTS

Podcast – Boron and Cardiovascular Disease

In today's podcast, we're going to look at boron and cardiovascular disease. Risk factors for cardiovascular diseases may be noticeably improved by the intake of boron-containing compounds. In particular, these compounds reduce blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation.

APPLICATIONS, BENEFITS, Chemistry, Electricity Generation, RESEARCH

Stable 2D Structures of Boron

MINING

MINING, SPECIAL REPORTS

FEAM Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

5E Advanced Materials Inc. (NASDAQ: FEAM), the owner of strategic critical mineral assets Boron and Lithium at Fort Cady in southern California, reported its financial results for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022, which ended on March 31, 2022.

INDUSTRY SECTORS, MINING

The Boron Value Chain

Borates are boron containing compounds that offer many benefits to industries like construction, electronics, and water treatment. They are also useful in food processing and agriculture as a fertilizer or pesticide. There is scope to explore the value chain of borates from extraction to distribution. What does it take to create/enhance the value of borate products in different markets and applications?

MINING, SCIENCE

Boron Oil Extraction

Apart from being more environmentally friendly than competing metal cross-linkers used in oil and gas stimulation, borates’ unique properties and behavior make them an ideal option for multiple oilfield applications including retarder in concrete, lubricant, alkaline buffer to reduce water hardness, lost circulation treatments, and profile control, alkaline surfactant, hydrogen sulfide scavenger (an oxidizer of hydrogen sulfide gas), pulsed neutron well logging and hydraulic fracturing fluids.

ADVANCED ENERGY, MINING

European Critical Mineral Strategy for Boron

The European Commission has a solid policy on a raw materials initiative for access to critical minerals such as Boron. Going back to 2008 the initiative was based on three pillars: a fair supply from global markets; sustainable collection; and recycling resources.

INVEST IN BORON

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

5e Advanced Materials Lists on Nasdaq

5e Advanced Materials Lists on Nasdaq: The arrival of FEAM - 5e Advanced Materials - on Nasdaq today is potentially a game-changer for Boron and strategic mineral supplies not only in the USA but also globally. Boron is needed for green energy and strategic applications in aerospace and defense as well as in large markets for (borosiliate) glass, ceramics, enamels, steel in automobile. How will FEAM build out its business and facility?

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

ABR Boron Production 3x

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

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.

INVEST IN BORON, MINING

Boron and Precious Minerals, Diamonds, Platinum and Gold

Boron is widely found and used in precious minerals around the earth. Borates have a wealth of uses in metallurgy and precious mineral refinement.

DECARBONIZATION

DECARBONIZATION, Environmental Protection

Boron drives the Low Carbon Economy

The push for increased decarbonization is being felt worldwide as investors pressure companies to take this issue seriously. The fossil fuel industry is feeling the heat, too, with some of its well-known members stepping up their efforts to reduce emissions and make a difference. Governments are also taking notice of these changes, and there has been an increase in legislation designed to incentivize investments in clean energy technology. How can Boron help?

DECARBONIZATION, PODCASTS

Podcast – Boron and Decarbonization in the Chemicals Industry

Boron and Decarbonization: To reduce their carbon footprint and make the world cleaner, many chemical industry companies are embracing decarbonization strategies. What can the chemical sector do to contribute significantly to climate change by reducing greenhouse gases from the chemicals manufactured using fossil fuels?

Today, we will review current practices and regulations in an industry-wide drive to meet goals and look at how the latest technological breakthroughs play a pivotal role in shifting toward more sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.

ADVANCED ENERGY

Clean Fuels, Efficient Power Sources, Electricity Generation, Energy Management, Energy Management Systems

Boron and Infrared Rays: Applications in Energy Efficiency

ADVANCED ENERGY, Batteries and Capacitors

Battery Storage is The Top Climate Tech Investment

Battery storage is set to be the most in-demand climate technology investment, and this is even more promising as boron can be used in developing lithium batteries.

FOOD SECURITY

Food Insecurity: The Crisis For America

The food insecurity problem in America has been plaguing the country for years. Boron will help combat this issue and promote better nutrition.

Agriculture, Biocides, Crop Management, FOOD SECURITY

Boron for Plants

Boron for plants is an important micronutrient for plant growth. Boron deficiency in plants can lead to stunted growth and death of the plant. In addition, boron helps stop deforestation by preventing trees from taking up nutrients they require due to a lack of boron.

MICRONUTRIENTS

Anti Bacteria, Anti-fungal, APPLICATIONS, 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.

MICRONUTRIENTS

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