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Arburg to Showcase Plastic Moulding Machines at Chinaplas 2012

Arburg, a manufacturer of injection moulding machines for plastics processing, will showcase hydraulic, hybrid and electric Allrounder machines that produces high-quality plastic moulded parts for packaging and optical markets at the Chinaplas 2012 exhibition. In addition, the company will introduce the new electric EDRIVE series at the event.

7 Mar 2012

Bioengineers Develop Self-Healing Hydrogel Material

A self-healing hydrogel material has been developed by bioengineers from the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego).

7 Mar 2012

Report by Global Industry Analysts on Future Global Polyols Market

GIA has declared the release of a global report on Polyols markets. Backed by the emerging consumer demands and increasing concentration on nutritional and health advantages of foods, the global market for Polyols will reach €4.33 B by 2017.

From Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

GIA Report on the Global Polymeric Foams Market

GIA presents an all-inclusive global report on the polymeric foam market. Polymeric foams have excellent insulating properties, impact-resistant characteristics, buoyancy, and exceptional strength- weight ratios, and therefore have widespread applications.

From Global Industry Analysts, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

New Brand Name for Momentive Performance Materials’ Hardcoats

Momentive Performance Materials has unveiled the new brand name, SilFORT, for its wide range of hardcoat products. The SilFORT brand includes over 20 advanced, patent-protected hardcoats, which enable the use of polymeric substrates in consumer and industrial applications.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 6 Mar 2012

Researchers Tap Chemical Energy from Squeezed Polymers

A research study by Bartosz A. Grzybowski and his team at the Northwestern University has demonstrated that free radicals released from squeezed polymers produce substantial energy, which is capable of powering chemical reactions in water.

6 Mar 2012

carbonLITE Officially Opens Bottle-To-Bottle Plastic Recycling Facility in California

carbonLITE, a manufacturer of bottle-grade raw material for producing new bottles, has announced the official opening of its bottle-to-bottle plastic recycling plant in Riverside, California.

5 Mar 2012

Beijing PlasChem to Expand its Product Offering Through Joint Venture

Beijing PlasChem Trading has inked a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture with one of the subsidiaries of Nexeo Solutions, a provider of chemicals, composites, plastics and environmental services.

5 Mar 2012

BASF Purchases PET Foam Business in Italy

BASF, a chemical company, has announced the acquisition of B.C. Foam’s PET foam business. B.C. Foam is headquartered in Volpiano of Italy. Intellectual property rights, production units and a special extrusion method are included in this company acquisition. The process of special extrusion has enabled the high-performance PET foam production with high densities.

From BASF Corporation 5 Mar 2012

NGS Selects User-Friendly Packaging from RPC Containers UKSC

NGS, an importer and supplier of high purity white salt, has chosen a consumer-friendly packaging from RPC Containers UKSC for its pure white marine salt.

3 Mar 2012

Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

Plastics and Polymers News

Arburg to Showcase Plastic Moulding Machines at Chinaplas 2012

Bioengineers Develop Self-Healing Hydrogel Material

Report by Global Industry Analysts on Future Global Polyols Market

GIA Report on the Global Polymeric Foams Market

New Brand Name for Momentive Performance Materials’ Hardcoats

Researchers Tap Chemical Energy from Squeezed Polymers

carbonLITE Officially Opens Bottle-To-Bottle Plastic Recycling Facility in California

Beijing PlasChem to Expand its Product Offering Through Joint Venture

BASF Purchases PET Foam Business in Italy

NGS Selects User-Friendly Packaging from RPC Containers UKSC

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Improve Plastic Pipe Testing Accuracy With ATS Ring Pull Fixtures

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Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Plastics and Polymers News

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

1Banana Peels Power New Green Route to High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries

2Unlocking Solar Efficiency with a Breakthrough in Passivation

3New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

4Processing Lignin Differently Could Dramatically Change its Electrical Properties

5Martian Homes Will be Made From Soil and Spirulina

6KTU Researchers Develop Sustainable Smart Polymers for Medicine, Electronics, and Optics

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