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Researchers Synthesize Flexible, High-Strength Polymers by Mimicking Nacre

For the first time, Columbia Engineering Scientists have developed an innovative method that is based on the nacre of oyster shells, which is a composite material with exceptional mechanical properties such as high resilience and strength.

8 Jun 2017

Researchers Aim to Create Environmentally Friendly Catalysts for Plastics Production

A team of Researchers at the University of Illinois are working towards developing more environmentally friendly catalysts for the manufacture of resin and plastic precursors that are regularly derived from fossil fuels.

6 Jun 2017

Coupling of Technologies Delivers Information Faster than Conventional Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)

In a recent announcement made by Waters Corporation, the company highlighted that it has entered into a Co-Marketing agreement with Wyatt Technology in order to bring about improvements in the analysis of synthetic polymers and biotherapeutic proteins.

1 Jun 2017

Garner Industries Expands Lincoln Operations

Garner Industries is expanding its operations in Lincoln, Nebraska with a 40,000-square foot addition to its existing 75,000 square foot building.

26 May 2017

New 3D-Printed Self-Expandable Polymer Stents with Biodegradation Capacity

A recent study demonstrates proof-of-concept for incorporating computational design and simulation tools with 3D printing technology in order to develop self-expandable polymer stents capable of growing with pediatric patients, besides being biodegradable and requiring just a minimally-invasive procedure for implantation.

19 May 2017

Twisted Polymers Produce Miniature, Brightly Fluorescent Particles with Broad Applications

KAUST researchers have come up with a strategy to create extremely fluorescent nanoparticles through meticulous molecular design of conjugated polymers.

17 May 2017

Cross-Linked Polymer Layer Technology for Protecting and Treating Skin

Researchers from the MIT, the Massachusetts General Hospital, Living Proof, and the Olivo Labs have created an innovative material with the ability to temporarily protect and tighten skin, and also smooth out wrinkles.

11 May 2017

New Wolverine-Inspired Material Paves Way for Self-Healing Cell Phone Screens

While smartphones continue to get increasingly sophisticated and resilient, the same cannot be said about the display screen. The Gorilla Glass cover used for most high-end cell phones tends to shatter easily, leaving owners with little choice but to pay for an expensive replacement screen or buy a new device altogether.

4 May 2017

Novel Non-Ionic Polymers Used with Electrophoretic Deposition Simplifies Coating

A novel and simple coating process to color metals has been invented by polymer chemists at Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan. This invention helps saving the energy and leads to higher performance.

2 May 2017

Applying Microfluidics to Unearth Microscopic Scale Behavior of Complex Fluids

Developing “lab on a chip” devices proves to be a significant step forward in future healthcare. Distinct from electronic chips used in computers, these “chips” are small devices into which biological fluids such as urine or blood are introduced to fill explicitly designed microscopic channels comprising biosensors with the ability to detect specific markers of diseases within the fluids and to ensure fast diagnosis.

25 Apr 2017

Plastics and Polymers News

Researchers Synthesize Flexible, High-Strength Polymers by Mimicking Nacre

Researchers Aim to Create Environmentally Friendly Catalysts for Plastics Production

Coupling of Technologies Delivers Information Faster than Conventional Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC)

Garner Industries Expands Lincoln Operations

New 3D-Printed Self-Expandable Polymer Stents with Biodegradation Capacity

Twisted Polymers Produce Miniature, Brightly Fluorescent Particles with Broad Applications

Cross-Linked Polymer Layer Technology for Protecting and Treating Skin

New Wolverine-Inspired Material Paves Way for Self-Healing Cell Phone Screens

Novel Non-Ionic Polymers Used with Electrophoretic Deposition Simplifies Coating

Applying Microfluidics to Unearth Microscopic Scale Behavior of Complex Fluids

Testing Medical Device Connections In-Line with ISO 80369

The Evolution of Plasma Treatment

Hardness Testing and Direct Certification

Emax: High Energy Ball Mill from Retsch

Isostatically Pressed Alumina Crucibles

Producing of Fuel Cell Electrodes with Nafion®-Powder

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How Modern Vacuum Technology is Benefitting Food Processing and Packaging

Automated Synthesis of Peptoids for Drug Discovery and Development

Industrial X-Ray Inspection

Different Sieve Methods for Varying Applications

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2 Lightweight, High-Temperature Composite Material for Energy Storage Applications

3 Morgan Advanced Materials Predicts Industry-Wide Adoption of Alumina and Silicon Carbide Components as Electric Vehicle Market Grows

4 Oxford Instruments Enables Real-time Chemical Imaging

5 Material Scientists Unearth the Reasons Behind Higher Efficiency of Perovskites

6 Morgan Advanced Materials Gains EU Certification for Structural Steel Fire Protection System

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