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Published on: 11/20/2007
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Nearly two years ago, Arkema started up a pilot-scale MWNT facility in Lacq, France, and now can produce between 10 and 30 metric tons per year, says Jean-Marc Corpart, director of new business development within Arkema's corporate R&D division.Interest has been strong worldwide, he says, and the company is working on an expansion that may be in place by 2010.
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"There are now some real markets, although they are still small and it is still an emerging technology," Corpart says.But an increasing number of potential users are studying and qualifying nanotube-containing materials."There are real improvements in using nanotubes, and with the proper price positioning, the market will definitely develop," he adds.