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Arkema to Divest Plastic Pipes Business

Alphacan, a subsidiary of the Arkema Group, announces a plan to divest its pipes business in France to Pipelife France, a subsidiary of the Pipelife Group. Alphacan, a major player in PVC converting in Europe, produc...

3 Apr 2011

Scientists Develop New Method to Produce Thermoplastics from Waste Chicken Feathers

Yiqi Yang, an authority on biofibers and biomaterials at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, has reported about a new process that uses chicken feathers as raw materials for the production of thermoplastics at the American Chemical Society’s 241st National Meeting & Exposition.

2 Apr 2011

Owens Corning Introduces Single-End Type 30 Roving for Thermoset Resin Systems

Provider of glass fiber reinforcement materials for composite solutions, Owens Corning has unveiled a new single-end Type 30 roving called SE1550 that can be used with all main weaving methods and thermoset resin systems.

2 Apr 2011

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Unveils Waterborne, Storage-Stable Epoxy Phenolic Co-Dispersions

Specialist in thermoset resins, Momentive Specialty Chemicals has unveiled a new series of waterborne, 1K, storage-stable epoxy phenolic co-dispersions that exhibit high glass transition temperature, film flexibility and adhesion properties.

2 Apr 2011

Owens Corning Introduces Multi-End Roving for Transparent Panels

Manufacturer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, Owens Corning has launched a multi-end roving called OC HiLight for transparent panels at the JEC Composites Show.

1 Apr 2011

Zelfo Plastic Named Biomaterials of the Year

Zelfo® material voted ‘Biomaterial of the year 2011’ at the Nova Institute organised ‘International Congress on Bio Plastics’ in Cologne, Germany.

31 Mar 2011

Dow Global Technologies Develops Brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant

The Dow Chemical’s subsidiary, Dow Global Technologies (DGTL) has developed a new brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant (Polymeric FR), which is anticipated to set a new benchmark for flame retardants utilized in expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene foam insulation applications.

From Dow Chemicals 31 Mar 2011

Applied Plastics Offers PTFE Coated Mandrels for Tipping and Fuse Welding Applications

Specialist in coating solutions, Applied Plastics proclaimed that it has a huge stock of medical-grade nitinol or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coated stainless steel forming mandrels that are developed for producing stent delivery systems.

31 Mar 2011

Flame Seal Expands Powder Production Capacity for Plastic Industry

Flame Seal Products has purchased machinery and other associated devices to produce GS600, a new powder fire retardant additive for plastics.

31 Mar 2011

Biotectix Acquires Chameleon BioSurfaces

Biotectix, developer of coatings and conductive polymer materials for sensors and implantable medical devices, has acquired all major assets of Chameleon BioSurfaces based in Cambridge, UK, for an undisclosed amount.

31 Mar 2011

Editorial Highlights

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

Arkema to Divest Plastic Pipes Business

Scientists Develop New Method to Produce Thermoplastics from Waste Chicken Feathers

Owens Corning Introduces Single-End Type 30 Roving for Thermoset Resin Systems

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Unveils Waterborne, Storage-Stable Epoxy Phenolic Co-Dispersions

Owens Corning Introduces Multi-End Roving for Transparent Panels

Zelfo Plastic Named Biomaterials of the Year

Dow Global Technologies Develops Brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant

Applied Plastics Offers PTFE Coated Mandrels for Tipping and Fuse Welding Applications

Flame Seal Expands Powder Production Capacity for Plastic Industry

Biotectix Acquires Chameleon BioSurfaces

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

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Editorial Highlights

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

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

13D-Printed Organic Tissue Models Mimic Living Organs

2Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

3Pioneering Large-Scale Aluminum 3D Printing

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

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

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