Naples Univ opens new H-T screening lab

Symyx Technologies, a US firm helping companies maximize the effectiveness and success of their R&D programs, says that the Federico II University in Naples, Italy, is opening a new academic research facility based on its Parallel Pressure Reactor workflow. Global industry and academic polyolefins research experts, including Symyx scientists, will be on hand for the official inauguration of the facility on June 22, and will present on high-throughput technologies and applications at the University's international symposium, the US company adds.

"The Symyx PPR has enabled breakthrough research and significant commercial innovations in polyolefins, a field that previously was deemed to be mature," said Vincenzo Busico, a professor at the Federico II University. "With the PPR at the center of our new research facility, we continue our tradition of spurring innovation and use of advanced technologies in catalysis and polymer programs throughout our university and partner networks," he added.