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Coating Makes Pulp Sources Suitable for Food Packaging

A new coating has been made of eco-friendly, renewable, and biodegradable materials to enhance pulp’s barrier properties and surface resistance while maintaining its sustainability.

8 Feb 2023

Polymer Has Metallic Backbone and Unique Optoelectronic Features

It has always been obvious that one can either have a metal or a plastic, but not both, in one. However, things do not have to continue in that way.

7 Feb 2023

‘Plastic-Eating’ Enzymes Could Help Solve Waste Polyester Clothing Problem

Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are to develop 'plastic-eating' enzymes that could help solve the ever-growing problem of waste polyester clothing.

7 Feb 2023

A “Pinch” of Cream of Tartar to Make Durable Biodegradable Plastic

Researchers have discovered a technique to “season” biodegradable polymers to increase their strength, taking a cue from chefs.

31 Jan 2023

Researchers Synthesize Fumaric Acid from CO2 Using Sunlight

Recent years have seen an increase in environmental issues caused by global warming, largely due to the presence of greenhouse gases like CO2.

27 Jan 2023

NCAMP Qualifies Victrex New Thermoplastic Material System

Victrex announced today approval of a new unidirectional tape (UDT) – VICTREX AE™ 250-AS4 – by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP) for use in aerospace programs. The...

From Victrex plc. 26 Jan 2023

Revolutionary Transistor may be Ideal for Lightweight, High-Performance Bioelectronics

A transdisciplinary Northwestern University research team has developed a revolutionary transistor that is expected be ideal for lightweight, flexible, high-performance bioelectronics.

20 Jan 2023

Transforming Ocean Plastic Waste into Pharmaceutical Components Using Fungi

Research on fungi underway at the University of Kansas has helped transform tough-to-recycle plastic waste from the Pacific Ocean into key components for making pharmaceuticals.

18 Jan 2023

Biopolymer-Based Shapeable Sensors Glow When It Detects Invisible Threats

Researchers at Tufts University School of Engineering have developed a way to detect bacteria, toxins, and dangerous chemicals in our environment using a biopolymer sensor that can be printed like ink on a wide range of materials, including wearable items such as gloves, masks, or everyday clothing.

18 Jan 2023

Versatile Approach Achieves Swelling-Induced Mechanochemistry

Polymer gels have become a standard technique in a multitude of areas, including optics and drug delivery, as well as carbon capture and batteries.

12 Jan 2023

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.

Plastics and Polymers News

Coating Makes Pulp Sources Suitable for Food Packaging

Polymer Has Metallic Backbone and Unique Optoelectronic Features

‘Plastic-Eating’ Enzymes Could Help Solve Waste Polyester Clothing Problem

A “Pinch” of Cream of Tartar to Make Durable Biodegradable Plastic

Researchers Synthesize Fumaric Acid from CO2 Using Sunlight

NCAMP Qualifies Victrex New Thermoplastic Material System

Revolutionary Transistor may be Ideal for Lightweight, High-Performance Bioelectronics

Transforming Ocean Plastic Waste into Pharmaceutical Components Using Fungi

Biopolymer-Based Shapeable Sensors Glow When It Detects Invisible Threats

Versatile Approach Achieves Swelling-Induced Mechanochemistry

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

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?

Plastics and Polymers News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

2Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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