For the analysis of complex reactions such as the release of gases from additives made of polymer blends, thermogravimetric analysis alone is often not sufficient. Coupling the thermobalance (TGA) to a gas chromatograph (GC), however, yields additional findings to help in identifying the components released.
Ames Laboratory, a unit of the U.S. Department of Energy, has inked a research & development partnership deal with Molycorp, manufacturer of rare-earth oxides, to develop new processes to manufacture commercial-grade rare-earth permanent magnets.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
The Dow Chemical’s subsidiary, Dow Global Technologies (DGTL) has developed a new brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant (Polymeric FR), which is anticipated to set a new benchmark for flame retardants utilized in expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene foam insulation applications.
Integrated natural gas firm, Williams proclaimed that it has inked a long-term deal to manufacture about 17,000 bpd of ethylene and ethane for NOVA Chemicals based in Alberta, Canada.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
Manufacturer of glass fiber reinforcement materials, Owens Corning has unveiled a chopped strand glass fiber called HydroStrand 918A for composites containing high-performance polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) at the JEC Compo...
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
Global supplier of glass fiber reinforcements for composite solutions, Owens Corning has introduced a new non-woven glass fiber veil at the 2011 JEC Composites Show.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
Specialist in coating solutions, Applied Plastics proclaimed that it has a huge stock of medical-grade nitinol or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coated stainless steel forming mandrels that are developed for producing stent delivery systems.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
Flame Seal Products has purchased machinery and other associated devices to produce GS600, a new powder fire retardant additive for plastics.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
Producer of protective clothing, Kermel of France has developed an elastic, thermostable textile base fabric called Stretch Kermel to fulfill the clothing requirements of police and military staff.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
Biotectix, developer of coatings and conductive polymer materials for sensors and implantable medical devices, has acquired all major assets of Chameleon BioSurfaces based in Cambridge, UK, for an undisclosed amount.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
Developer of pressure-sensitive adhesives and films, FLEXcon has bought Arlon SignTech and Arlon Engineered Coated Product and established a new company called FLEXcon Industrial. The new company has retained all the executives and workers of the old companies.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
31 Mar 2011
MATROX (Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene) from Dotmar has proven to be a good collaborator in overcoming storage & transfer equipment blocked by sticky materials, restricted flow in fixed plant, carry back & hang-up in mobile equipment issues for many years.
Darmstadt researchers plan to selectively control the properties of underlying materials utilizing thin, "smart," plastic films. For example, paper might be induced to release printing inks, if necessary, chemical reacti...
Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) announced today the opening of a photovoltaic research and development laboratory in Neihu Technology Park, Taipei City, Taiwan.
This expansion enables Ferro to provide timely technical s...
Using a small block of aluminum with a tiny groove carved in it, a team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Polytechnic Institute of New York University is developing an improved “green chemistry” method for making biodegradable polymers.