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Newly Designed Luminescent Polymers Offer Recycling and Biodegradability

From your car's navigation display to the screen you are reading this on, luminescent polymers -; a class of flexible materials that contain light-emitting molecules -; are used in a variety of today's electronics.

25 Jul 2024

New Discovery Makes Polymers More Recyclable

In a new study published in Nature Sustainability, researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, along with collaborators at the University of Chicago, Purdue University, and Yale University, produced a method to create luminescent polymers with high light-emitting efficiencies from the start that are also biodegradable and recyclable.

23 Jul 2024

Temperature-Dependent Compression Behavior of Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane

In an article published in the Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Engineering, researchers examined the temperature-dependent compression behavior of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (ETPU), highlighting its resilience and mechanical performance across a wide temperature range.

23 Jul 2024

AIMPLAS implements AI tools to improve its training actions and offer students greater flexibility and a better experience

From AIMPLAS 16 Jul 2024

Stimuli-Regulated Mechanically Interlocked Polymer Wrinkles

In an article published in Nature Communications, researchers introduced a dually cross-linked polymer network capable of in situ regulation of stimuli-responsive wrinkles, offering promising applications for smart materials.

16 Jul 2024

Inter-Oligomer Interaction in Cis-Polyacetylene Semiconductors

In a recent article published in Polymers, researchers used density functional theory to analyze inter-oligomer interactions and their influence on photoluminescence in cis-polyacetylene semiconductors.

10 Jul 2024

Virginia Tech Researchers Transform Food Waste into Eco-Friendly Bioplastics

Extraordinary amounts of energy, water, and capital are put into food systems. However, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States.

9 Jul 2024

AIMPLAS studies the quality of recycled plastics from automotive waste to help increase their use in this industry

In the automotive industry, the use of plastic materials for the exterior and interior of vehicles is gradually increasing with the replacement of traditional materials such as metal. Plastic parts help reduce vehicle we...

From AIMPLAS 5 Jul 2024

Designing Stable Open-Shell Polymers for High-Performance Devices

A recent review from researchers at Peking University, published in the Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, offers a thorough exploration of open-shell oligomers and polymers.

4 Jul 2024

Polymer/MXene Nanocomposites Offer Promising EMI Shielding Solutions

With the booming development of 5th generation (5G) mobile networks, various electronic devices have been widely used to improve people's living standard.

21 Jun 2024

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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.

Plastics and Polymers News

Newly Designed Luminescent Polymers Offer Recycling and Biodegradability

New Discovery Makes Polymers More Recyclable

Temperature-Dependent Compression Behavior of Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane

AIMPLAS implements AI tools to improve its training actions and offer students greater flexibility and a better experience

Stimuli-Regulated Mechanically Interlocked Polymer Wrinkles

Inter-Oligomer Interaction in Cis-Polyacetylene Semiconductors

Virginia Tech Researchers Transform Food Waste into Eco-Friendly Bioplastics

AIMPLAS studies the quality of recycled plastics from automotive waste to help increase their use in this industry

Designing Stable Open-Shell Polymers for High-Performance Devices

Polymer/MXene Nanocomposites Offer Promising EMI Shielding Solutions

Using Ion Chromatography for Water Resources Management

Making Fully Integrated EDS and EBSD Affordable and User-Friendly

Professional Development Insights for a Flourishing Career in Analytical Chemistry

Compact Raman Spectroscopy Redefined: Meet the Cora 5001

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Enhancing Efficiency: Connectivity Options on the 39DLP™ Thickness Gauge

Exploring Liquid Crystals: History, Types, and Emerging Technologies

Comprehensive Overview of Physical Characterization Techniques for Lithium-Ion Battery Materials in R&D and Manufacturing

Enhancing Geological Analysis: Advancements in Spectral CT for Precise Mineral Quantification and 3D Characterization

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Plastics and Polymers News

Using Ion Chromatography for Water Resources Management

Making Fully Integrated EDS and EBSD Affordable and User-Friendly

Professional Development Insights for a Flourishing Career in Analytical Chemistry

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2Parker Hannifin Expands GVM Motor Series Power to Meet Growing Demand of Electrification in Mobile Applications

3ISE Labs Expands Capabilities, Doubles Lab Space with Opening of Second Silicon Valley Location

4How to Convert Waste Styrofoam into Polymers for Electronics

5A New Approach to More Sustainable, Low-Cost, and High-Energy-Density Batteries

6Silica Nanorods for Corrosion Suppression and Strengthening of Al-10Zn Alloy

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