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Polymers Added to Functional Colloids Help Achieve Desirable Properties

Colloids are complex mixtures in which microscopic particles of one substance are suspended evenly throughout another.

22 Jun 2020

New High-Precision Method to Produce Polyrotaxanes

Northwestern University researchers have developed the most precise way to build polyrotaxanes, a mechanically locked polymer for slide-ring gels, battery electrode materials and drug-delivery platforms.

12 Jun 2020

New Study on Polymers Could Improve Thermostability of Bioplastics

One of the key objectives for contemporary chemistry is to improve thermomechanical properties of polymers, in particular, thermostability of bioplastics.

9 Jun 2020

Innovative Lightweight Thermoplastic Honeycomb Technology Reduces the Hyundai Creta’s Trunk Floor Weight by 20%

EconCore, world leader in lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb core technology, and DPA Moldados, a Tier 1 automotive supplier, have developed innovative technology which has reduced the weight of the Hyundai Creta’s trunk floor by 20%. The revolutionary thermoplastic composite, combining a sandwich panel of PP honeycomb and GMT composite skin.

From DPA Moldados 29 May 2020

Dow Launches New Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Resin in Asia Pacific

Dow recently developed and commercialized a new formulated post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic resin designed for collation shrink film applications in Asia Pacific.

From Dow Corning 28 May 2020

Concrete Infused with Polymer Molecules Exhibits Anti-Freezing Abilities

Concrete is one of the most abundant and durable building materials used in modern-day infrastructures, but it has a weakness--ice--which can cause it to crumble and spall.

28 May 2020

'Green' Bricks and Construction Materials Made from Recycled PVC, Waste Plant Fibers

Revolutionary 'green' types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibres or sand with the help of a remarkable new kind of rubber polymer discovered by Australian scientists.

27 May 2020

Coordination Polymer Glass Provides Added Strength and Flexibility to Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Scientists at Japan's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) are leading efforts to synthesize stronger and efficient materials for hydrogen fuel cell membranes.

14 May 2020

Bismuth Trioxide Polymer Compound Could Serve as Effective Radiation Shield

A new study from researchers at North Carolina State University suggests that a material consisting of a polymer compound embedded with bismuth trioxide particles holds tremendous potential for replacing conventional radiation shielding materials, such as lead.

12 May 2020

New Method to Visualize Variations in Polymers that Arise with Age

Modern society relies on polymers, such as polypropylene or polyethylene plastic, for a wide range of applications, from food containers to automobile parts to medical devices.

7 May 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

Polymers Added to Functional Colloids Help Achieve Desirable Properties

New High-Precision Method to Produce Polyrotaxanes

New Study on Polymers Could Improve Thermostability of Bioplastics

Innovative Lightweight Thermoplastic Honeycomb Technology Reduces the Hyundai Creta’s Trunk Floor Weight by 20%

Dow Launches New Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Resin in Asia Pacific

Concrete Infused with Polymer Molecules Exhibits Anti-Freezing Abilities

'Green' Bricks and Construction Materials Made from Recycled PVC, Waste Plant Fibers

Coordination Polymer Glass Provides Added Strength and Flexibility to Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Bismuth Trioxide Polymer Compound Could Serve as Effective Radiation Shield

New Method to Visualize Variations in Polymers that Arise with Age

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

2Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

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

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

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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