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Scientists at Queen's University Belfast Create First Ever 'Porous Liquid'

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have made a major breakthrough by creating a porous liquid with the potential for a massive range of new technologies including 'carbon capture'.

12 Nov 2015

Eco-Friendly Process to Control the Assembly of Functional Photovoltaic Polymers

Solar cell efficiency mainly relies on the precise assembly of polymers. These polymers organize themselves into thin films that are many times thinner than a human hair. Presently, environmentally unfriendly solvents are used in the driving of polymer assembly. Surfactants, which are detergent-like molecules, are far greener and have been shown to also direct polymer assembly.

7 Oct 2015

Covestro to Highlight New Formulations for Polyurethane-Based Solutions during Center for Polyurethanes Industry Conference

Polyurethane technology is a crucial component in today’s extremely energy-efficient refrigerators, comfortable mattresses and when used as a coating for durable, design-friendly floors.

5 Oct 2015

FAKUMA 2015: ROFIN to Present Laser Workstations for Polymer Welding

Low weight system components made of plastics come more and more in general use in industry. The production of these low weight parts requires laser welding of plastic parts increasingly. ROFIN presents their successful laser workstation family MPS with tailor-made integration packages for welding of polymers.

5 Oct 2015

Fakuma Exhibition: RTP Company to Highlight RTP 2000 HC Alloy Technology

RTP Company, a leading global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics, will feature successful applications created from its portfolio of industry-leading engineered thermoplastic compounds at the upcoming Fakuma exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

From RTP Company 1 Oct 2015

Dow Corning to Deliver Free Webinar on Silicone-Based Additives for Plastics

Shawn Mealey, a Senior Industry Specialist for the Dow Corning Plastics Team, will present a free webinar aimed at improving the performance of polymers in compounding, processing, and product manufacturing, to air live on UL Prospector, October 1st, 2015 at 11 am (EST).

From Dow Corning 26 Sep 2015

MIT Scientist Skylar Tibbits Participates as Innovation Keynote Speaker at 2015 Global Plastics Summit

SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association and IHS Chemical, the leading global source of critical information and insight, announced today that Skylar Tibbits, a research scientist in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Department of Architecture and director of MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab, will serve as the innovation keynote speaker for the upcoming 2015 Global Plastics Summit (GPS), scheduled for Oct. 28-30, 2015, in Chicago. Tibbits’ presentation is scheduled from 8:05-8:45 a.m., Friday, Oct. 30.

25 Sep 2015

Researchers Create Complex Self-Folding Structures Using 3D Printed Smart Polymers

A team of researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) has proved that 3D printing technology could be used to create intricate self-folding structures.

22 Sep 2015

Fakuma 2015: Coperion and Coperion K-Tron to Highlight Innovative Systems for Plastics Processing

On their booth A6-6406 in hall 6 at this year’s Fakuma exhibition Coperion and Coperion K-Tron present themselves as innovative system providers for plastics processing. A highlight on the booth floor is the T35/S60 Quick Change Feeder which is on display together with a 2400 Series Pellet Receiver and the ActiFlow™ Smart Bulk Solids Activator.

From Coperion GmbH 18 Sep 2015

RTP Company Introduces New RTP 100 eXtra Performance Thermoplastic Compounds

RTP Company, a leading global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics, is pleased to announce the development of new RTP 100 eXtra Performance (XP) Compounds, a series of thermoplastic compounds formulated for higher strength, modulus and impact properties than any standard chopped fiberglass polypropylene (PP) compounds available on the market today.

From RTP Company 18 Sep 2015

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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

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast Create First Ever 'Porous Liquid'

Eco-Friendly Process to Control the Assembly of Functional Photovoltaic Polymers

Covestro to Highlight New Formulations for Polyurethane-Based Solutions during Center for Polyurethanes Industry Conference

FAKUMA 2015: ROFIN to Present Laser Workstations for Polymer Welding

Fakuma Exhibition: RTP Company to Highlight RTP 2000 HC Alloy Technology

Dow Corning to Deliver Free Webinar on Silicone-Based Additives for Plastics

MIT Scientist Skylar Tibbits Participates as Innovation Keynote Speaker at 2015 Global Plastics Summit

Researchers Create Complex Self-Folding Structures Using 3D Printed Smart Polymers

Fakuma 2015: Coperion and Coperion K-Tron to Highlight Innovative Systems for Plastics Processing

RTP Company Introduces New RTP 100 eXtra Performance Thermoplastic Compounds

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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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

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

6Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

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