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Stress-Detecting Smart Polymer Shines Brighter Upon Stretching

An innovative stress-detecting “smart” polymer has been recently developed by researchers at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). This unique polymer glows brighter upon stretching.

24 Jan 2020

Thin Film Studies Helps Analyze Degradation of Complex Biomacromolecules

In the current medical field, polymer materials have a crucial role to play. Although several applications necessitate highly durable devices, others benefit from materials that degrade as soon as they are used once.

24 Jan 2020

Bally Ribbon Mills Provides Fully Berry-Compliant Polyester Webbing for Seat Belts, Retractors and Tie-Down Applications

Bally Ribbon Mills, an industry leader in the design, development, and manufacture of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics, announces it has expanded capabilities for producing superior polyester webbing that is fully compliant with the Berry Amendment.

From Bally Ribbon Mills 24 Jan 2020

NewAge® Industries Introduces Phthalate-Free Clearflo® 70 Tubing

New from plastic tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries is Clearflo 70 PVC tubing, a phthalate-free product. Clearflo 70 was developed in response to customers’ interest in fluid transfer products that do not contain leachable phthalates such as DEHP (Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate) or BPA (bisphenol A).

From NewAge Industries, Inc. 23 Jan 2020

New Method Enables Efficient Fusion of Different Cross-Linked Polymers

Cross-linked polymers can be described as structures in which huge molecular chains are joined together, providing excellent chemical resistance and mechanical properties to the end product. But it is not easy to modify these polymers.

22 Jan 2020

Researchers Use Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles to Print 3D Image

For the first time, a research team from the University of Seville, in association with the University of Nottingham, has successfully produced the first image of stabilized gold nanoparticles with biocompatible and biodegradable systems achieved with 3D-printing methods.

20 Jan 2020

The Future is Orange - Techsil Launch New Biocompatible Plastics Adhesive Which Fluoresces Orange

Adhesive specialists Techsil introduce a new orange, fluorescing, UV curing adhesive designed for bonding plastics.

From Techsil 10 Jan 2020

Additive Manufacturing: New PAEK Materials Being Optimized for the Latest EOS Laser Sintering Platform

The University of Exeter, in collaboration with Victrex, has completed commissioning of the new EOS P 810, laser sintering platform for high temperature polymers.

From Victrex plc. 10 Jan 2020

CHINAPLAS 2020: Plastics and Rubber Solutions for Sports and Leisure Applications

There is no disputing the vital role that plastics and rubber materials play in virtually every aspect of the sporting world. Which is why applications such as 3D printed shoes, protective helmets based on polycarbonates and much more will be among those in the spotlight at CHINAPLAS 2020 in Shanghai next April.

20 Dec 2019

Repsol Obtains Certification for Circular Polyolefins Based on Recycled Plastic

Repsol has obtained ISCC PLUS certification for the first circular polyethylene and polypropylene tons that are already commercially available for its customers in Europe. Repsol’s circular polyolefins are obtained from oil from chemically recycled plastic waste not suitable for mechanical recycling, alongside conventional raw material.

From Repsol Campus 18 Dec 2019

Plastics and Polymers News

Stress-Detecting Smart Polymer Shines Brighter Upon Stretching

Thin Film Studies Helps Analyze Degradation of Complex Biomacromolecules

Bally Ribbon Mills Provides Fully Berry-Compliant Polyester Webbing for Seat Belts, Retractors and Tie-Down Applications

NewAge® Industries Introduces Phthalate-Free Clearflo® 70 Tubing

New Method Enables Efficient Fusion of Different Cross-Linked Polymers

Researchers Use Stabilized Gold Nanoparticles to Print 3D Image

The Future is Orange - Techsil Launch New Biocompatible Plastics Adhesive Which Fluoresces Orange

Additive Manufacturing: New PAEK Materials Being Optimized for the Latest EOS Laser Sintering Platform

CHINAPLAS 2020: Plastics and Rubber Solutions for Sports and Leisure Applications

Repsol Obtains Certification for Circular Polyolefins Based on Recycled Plastic

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