Plastic electronics are promising affordable, mass-produced devices; however, plastic semiconductors have a significant defect: in the material, the electronic current is affected by “charge traps”. These traps have a negative influence on solar cells and plastic light-emitting diodes and are poorly understood.
A new report titled “Analysis of the Plastic Polymers in Medical Devices Market” has been released by Reportlinker.com.
Metabolix, a provider of sustainable solutions to energy, chemicals and plastics industries, has entered into an agreement with Antibióticos, a producer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), for manufacture of Mirel biopolymer resin. Under the terms of the agreement, Metabolix will produce its Mirel biopolymers at Antibióticos’ manufacturing plant in Leon, Spain.
A biobased, sustainable bioplastics manufacturer, Cereplast, has received patent number 8,222,320 for high heat resistant polymer compositions containing polylactic acid (PLA) from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
A high-strength polyethylene-coated HVAC duct tape, AC50UL, has been introduced by Intertape Polymer Group (IPG), a developer, manufacturer and marketer of a variety of film and paper based pressure sensitive and water activated tapes, woven fabrics, specialized polyolefin films, and packaging systems for retail and industrial use. The UL 181-rated high quality tape is ideal for flexible air connectors and air ducts.
Arburg, a global manufacturer of injection moulding machines for plastics processing, has reached another milestone by achieving ISO 50001 certification from TÜV Süd. The certification commits the company to make efficient energy usage in all its business areas. The achievement enables the company to move forward in terms of environmental protection and efficient use of resources and energy.
BASF announced that its new Ultradur LUX B4300 G4 plastic material, toughened with 20% glass fibers, is now being used by Precision Motors Deutsche Minebea (PM DM), a Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany-based motor development center, to build the housing cover of an innovative air flap control unit.
Polyonics has unveiled a new line of clear and white top coated polyimide flexible substrates called PolyFLEX for use in the printed electronics industry. This family of substrates allows printing with resistive, conductive and semi-conductive inks.
Jacobs Engineering Group has reported that Braskem, a major producer of thermoplastic resin in the Americas, has awarded a contract to Jacobs Engineering Group to offer professional technical services at recently acquired propylene splitter assets at the Marcus Hook Refinery complex near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
FAST HEAT, a global provider of customized hot runner temperature controller solutions, has announced that its Ion Temperature Controller has helped American Plastic Molding (APM), a Scottsburg-based custom molder, to address the problem of discoloration due to burned parts.
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