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Research Shines Light on the Responses of Polymers to Mechanical Stress

These are all examples of man-made polymers - long chains of repeated molecular units that we call monomers. While polymers also exist in nature (think wool, silk, or even hair), the invention of synthetic polymers, the most famous of which is plastic, revolutionized the industry.

25 Nov 2020

Researchers Create Low-Symmetry Foldamers from Organic Monomers

Life on Earth primarily depends on the self-organization and production of biological macromolecules.

23 Nov 2020

Porex Launches Sustainable Product Development Capabilities for Three Porous Polymer Platforms

To continue the mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive, Porex, a global leader in porous polymers, has announced sustainable product development capabilities to help manufacturers with early product development across all three porous technology platforms.

From Porex Corporation 20 Nov 2020

New Method to Analyze Interactions Between Materials and Virus-Like Particles

Polymers are often used to make personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gowns and face masks. However, not much attention is usually given to the choice of polymers utilized, apart from their physical properties.

18 Nov 2020

New Project Aims to Replace Plastic Microbeads in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries

University of Bath spin-out company Naturbeads has been awarded funding to develop their biodegradable alternative to plastic microbeads that could cut the use of microplastics in a range of industries including pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetics.

12 Nov 2020

New Thermoplastic Tension Members from ICP Help Plastic Parts Perform More Like Metal

Selective Polypropylene (PP) reinforcements from Integrated Composite Products (ICP) offers mechanical engineers with lightweight options AND significant improvements in strength, stiffness and impact properties with only adding pennies to the overall cost of the part.

From AFR, LLC 12 Nov 2020

Coles Cements Australian-First Soft Plastics Recycling Technology

Coles has partnered with Victorian recycling organisations RED Group and Replas to pioneer and install a concrete slab carpark made partly out of recycled soft plastics.

10 Nov 2020

Researchers Modify Industrial Waste Product into Lightweight Automotive Structural Material

Given concerns over global climate warming, researchers are hard at work on minimizing the amount of fuel that we all use in everyday life. Reducing the weight of vehicles will lessen the amount of fuel required to power them, and put money back into your pocket.

6 Nov 2020

New Method to 3D-Print Novel Electronic Devices

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have solved the mystery of how to utilize inks to 3D-print advanced electronic devices that have useful characteristics, for example, the potential to change light into electricity.

5 Nov 2020

Concordia University Leverages SwiftComp, VABS Software for Thermoplastic Composite Helicopter Landing Gear

AnalySwift, LLC, a provider of efficient high-fidelity modeling software for composites, announced today that Concordia University is participating in its recently launched Academic Partner Program (APP), and it is using its two products, the VABS and SwiftComp simulation software, for researching composite tubes, particularly those used in helicopter landing gear.

From AnalySwift, LLC 3 Nov 2020

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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

Research Shines Light on the Responses of Polymers to Mechanical Stress

Researchers Create Low-Symmetry Foldamers from Organic Monomers

Porex Launches Sustainable Product Development Capabilities for Three Porous Polymer Platforms

New Method to Analyze Interactions Between Materials and Virus-Like Particles

New Project Aims to Replace Plastic Microbeads in Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries

New Thermoplastic Tension Members from ICP Help Plastic Parts Perform More Like Metal

Coles Cements Australian-First Soft Plastics Recycling Technology

Researchers Modify Industrial Waste Product into Lightweight Automotive Structural Material

New Method to 3D-Print Novel Electronic Devices

Concordia University Leverages SwiftComp, VABS Software for Thermoplastic Composite Helicopter Landing Gear

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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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

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

1Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4New Study Sheds Light on How Copper Catalysts Degrade During Artificial Photosynthesis

5Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

6Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

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