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New Tool Straightens Out Molecule-Sized Tangles of Polymers

A team of scientists at the University of Vermont have invented a new tool--they call it a "nanocage"--that can catch and straighten out molecule-sized tangles of polymers.

13 Jul 2020

3D-Printed Plastic Cubes Could Help Create Lightweight Armor

Tiny, 3D printed cubes of plastic, with intricate fractal voids built into them, have proven to be effective at dissipating shockwaves, potentially leading to new types of lightweight armor and structural materials effective against explosions and impacts.

8 Jul 2020

Study Helps Make Plastic Coatings with High Transparency and Conductivity

At the University of Michigan, scientists have made plastic conductive as well as more transparent as part of their attempts to enhance window-mounted infrared solar cells, LED light panels, and huge touchscreens.

7 Jul 2020

New Thermoplastic Biomaterial with Tunable Properties for Various End Products

A new thermoplastic biomaterial, which is tough and strong but also easy to process and shape has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.

2 Jul 2020

University of Liverpool and Scott Bader Company Ltd Announce Joint Venture

The University of Liverpool and Scott Bader Company Ltd have formed a joint venture; Polymer Mimetics, to develop a novel polymer chemistry platform.

From Scott Bader Company Ltd. 1 Jul 2020

Polymer Relaxor Ferroelectricity Arises from Chain Conformation Disorders

A new fundamental understanding of polymeric relaxor ferroelectric behavior could lead to advances in flexible electronics, actuators and transducers, energy storage, piezoelectric sensors and electrocaloric cooling, according to a team of researchers at Penn State and North Carolina State.

30 Jun 2020

Researchers Add Ion-Conducting Polymer to Optimize Neuromorphic Devices

"Neuromorphic" refers to mimicking the behavior of brain neural cells. When one speaks of neuromorphic computers, they are talking about making computers think and process more like human brains-operating at high-speed with low energy consumption.

25 Jun 2020

New Method to Control Radical Polymerization, Dispersity of Polymers

It is hard to imagine everyday life without materials made of synthetic polymers. Clothes, car parts, computers or packaging - they all consist of polymer materials.

25 Jun 2020

Exciting New Developments for Polymers Made from Waste Sulfur

Researchers at the University of Liverpool are making significant progress in the quest to develop new sulfur polymers that provide an environmentally friendly alternative to some traditional petrochemical based plastics.

24 Jun 2020

Researchers Develop Soft Materials that Imitate Living Creatures

Northwestern University researchers have developed a family of soft materials that imitates living creatures.

23 Jun 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

New Tool Straightens Out Molecule-Sized Tangles of Polymers

3D-Printed Plastic Cubes Could Help Create Lightweight Armor

Study Helps Make Plastic Coatings with High Transparency and Conductivity

New Thermoplastic Biomaterial with Tunable Properties for Various End Products

University of Liverpool and Scott Bader Company Ltd Announce Joint Venture

Polymer Relaxor Ferroelectricity Arises from Chain Conformation Disorders

Researchers Add Ion-Conducting Polymer to Optimize Neuromorphic Devices

New Method to Control Radical Polymerization, Dispersity of Polymers

Exciting New Developments for Polymers Made from Waste Sulfur

Researchers Develop Soft Materials that Imitate Living Creatures

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

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

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

3Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

4Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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