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Packaging Materials

Paper, natural fibres, glass, metals and many plastics are used as packaging materials. The reasons for their use and developments in the packaging industry are explained.

From Teijin Limited 5 Jun 2001

Porous Silicon as a Biomaterial

Porous silicon has semiconducting properties as well as displaying bioactivity. This makes it potentially a useful material for electronic implant devices. Properties and production are described.

5 Jun 2001

Evolution and Development of Rubber Processing

Manufacture of rubber products is similar but more complex than thermoplastics although similar forming techniques are used. Viscoelasticty, crosslinking and the uniqueness of each individual system make technology transfer difficult. For this reason the technological advancement has been slower.

5 Jun 2001

Dental Materials

Tooth filling materials such as silver amalgams, resin-based composites and ion-leachable glass cements are covered. Cast metals, bonded restorations, ceramics and composite implant materials are also explained.

2 Jun 2001

Wood-Like Products from Polystyrene

Polystyrene can be made into products with wood-like properties and appearance. These materials have potential application in building in areas such as flooring, cladding, and window and door frames.

1 Jun 2001

Electroplating of Plastics

The stages in producing chrome-like finishes on plastics are described as is the devlopment of the technology. Applications in the automotive industry and domestic fittings indusrty are also examined.

31 May 2001

Chromium Carbides

Chromium carbide compounds are produced by an aluminothermic reaction. They have applications in wear resistant coatings, welding electrodes, thermal spray, cutting tools and can be an alternative for chrome plating.

From Goodfellow 31 May 2001

Novel Ceramic Processing Routes

Novel ceramic processing routes such as sol-gel production of aluminosilicates, core-shell zirconia, single crystal fibre processing and combustion synthesis are examined. The addition of fine powders to refractories and new formulations for whitewares are also looked at.

31 May 2001

Precoated Steels for the Automotive Industry

Precoated steels have gained popularity in the automotive industry as they resist corrosion, reduce the need for protective oils and waxes and can aid production. The processes and applications in the industry are briefly overviewed.

30 May 2001

Conductive Ceramic Composites

Hot pressed composites in the system Al2O3-ZrO2-AlN-SiCw-X where X denotes additions of TiB2, TiC, BN or Nb. They combined electrical conductivity with refractoriness, wear and impact resistance and have potential applications in refractories, anodes, heating elements, sensors and circuit breakers.

30 May 2001

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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Packaging Materials

Porous Silicon as a Biomaterial

Evolution and Development of Rubber Processing

Dental Materials

Wood-Like Products from Polystyrene

Electroplating of Plastics

Chromium Carbides

Novel Ceramic Processing Routes

Precoated Steels for the Automotive Industry

Conductive Ceramic Composites

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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