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Rutgers University Scientist Conducts Experiments to Make Effective Plastic Electronics

A scientist from Rutgers University Vitaly Podzorov is conducting experiments to make plastic electronics more effective. The scientist drew inspiration from a kitchen gadget used to vacuum seal a food package.

31 Jan 2012

Plastics Help Improve Performance of Cars

Plastic which is light in weight, dynamic and strong is improving the performance of cars in terms of fuel efficiency, safety and style. Since plastics are light in weight, though they are used for 50% of the car parts, they only make up for 10%-12% of the total weight of the car.

30 Jan 2012

Avantium and Rhodia to Develop Biobased Polyamides

Avantium and Rhodia, which is part of the Solvay Group, have announced that they will jointly develop bio based polyamides for various applications.

27 Jan 2012

High-Quality Composites Can Form Strong Structures

In a project that is funded by the Research Council of Norway, scientists have established that using composites that have desirable features such as light weight, long lifetime and excellent strength can be used in construction of structures to make them more stronger.

27 Jan 2012

Dupont to Present High-Performance Polymers at Pharmapack 2012

Dupont will present its line of high performance polymers for use in medical devices, particularly the Dupont Delrin SC699 acetal resin at Pharmapack 2012 which is to be held in Paris.

27 Jan 2012

Danimer Scientific to Exhibit New Biodegradable Polyester Film Resins at Bioplastek 2012

Danimer Scientific has developed a new proprietary biodegradable polyester film resin in order to meet the demand for environmentally conducive compostable films.

27 Jan 2012

Trelleborg to Divest Light Vehicle Component Manufaturing Business

Trelleborg has signed an agreement to divest an operation that manufactures high-technology rubber, plastic and foam components and systems for the light vehicles industry. The operation is primarily located in France...

25 Jan 2012

Overview of Current and Future Developments of Lightweight Materials in Automobile Industry

Research institute, Empa has presented a briefing about the development of lightweight materials in the automobile industry. According to its report, the use of reinforced composite materials in the automobile industry is likely to grow in the future.

25 Jan 2012

New Book Helps European Plastic Industry Understand REACH Obligations

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of REACH for the Polymer Industry - A Practical Guide.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 24 Jan 2012

Concept Car Made with Teijin Materials to be Showcased at Plastindia 2012

The Teijin Group, a global technology-driven group, will be exhibiting its products and solutions at Plastindia 2012. This plastics industry trade fair will be held from February 1 to 6 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India.

From Teijin Limited 24 Jan 2012

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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

Rutgers University Scientist Conducts Experiments to Make Effective Plastic Electronics

Plastics Help Improve Performance of Cars

Avantium and Rhodia to Develop Biobased Polyamides

High-Quality Composites Can Form Strong Structures

Dupont to Present High-Performance Polymers at Pharmapack 2012

Danimer Scientific to Exhibit New Biodegradable Polyester Film Resins at Bioplastek 2012

Trelleborg to Divest Light Vehicle Component Manufaturing Business

Overview of Current and Future Developments of Lightweight Materials in Automobile Industry

New Book Helps European Plastic Industry Understand REACH Obligations

Concept Car Made with Teijin Materials to be Showcased at Plastindia 2012

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

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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

6New Technology for Processing Rare Earth Metals Licensed to Principal Mineral

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