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New Strategy to Achieve Single Crystals of a Porous Polymer

Normally, synthetic organic polymers are insoluble amorphous or polycrystalline products instead of single crystals.

16 May 2023

INEOS World First with Recyclable Flexible Packaging Film Made from More than 50% Recycled Plastic Waste

INEOS has today announced a world first as it has produced ultra-thin, rigid film used for recyclable flexible packaging products made from more than 50% recycled plastic.

From INEOS 4 May 2023

Mechnano Polycarbonate ESD Release and Validation on ARBURG 3D Printers

ARBURG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of plastic processing machines, has successfully printed Mechnano’s new Polycarbonate Thermoplastic pellets with static dissipative properties “PC ESD” on their Freeformer line of pellet extrusion Additive Manufacturing printers.

From Mechnano 3 May 2023

Exploring Ways to Create New, Sustainable Materials

Growing up in China, Yue Yuan stood beneath the world’s largest hydroelectric dam, built to harness the world’s third-longest river.

26 Apr 2023

Argonne Analyzes Circular Pathways to a Waste-Free Future for Plastic

Argonne scientists are studying the environmental and economic impact of plastic bottles using mechanical, chemical and upcycling recycling approaches.

20 Apr 2023

New Ultra-High-Density Sulfonic Acid Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Developed for Use in Fuel Cells

In a project commissioned by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed poly(styrenesulfonic acid)-based PEMs with a high density of sulfonic acid groups.

20 Apr 2023

Developing Elastomers That Respond to Lower Electrical Charges

Muscles in the body expand and contract effortlessly when wriggling the toes or lifting groceries. Some polymers are capable of acting as artificial muscles when activated by dangerously high voltages.

13 Apr 2023

New ‘Active Stealth’ Polymer is Safer and More Effective for Delivering Drugs

Researchers have developed a novel synthetic substance that has the potential to be a more effective and safer way of delivering drugs around the body.

10 Apr 2023

Collaborative Effort Aims to Develop New Ways to Chemically Recycle Plastics

Plastic pollution is a global problem that continues to grow. Over 400 million tons of plastic is produced every year, and each year manufacturers make more than the year before.

30 Mar 2023

AI-Based Design Method Synthesizes Polymers to Mimic Protein Mixtures

Most life on Earth is based on polymers of 20 amino acids that have evolved into hundreds of thousands of different, highly specialized proteins.

21 Mar 2023

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

New Strategy to Achieve Single Crystals of a Porous Polymer

INEOS World First with Recyclable Flexible Packaging Film Made from More than 50% Recycled Plastic Waste

Mechnano Polycarbonate ESD Release and Validation on ARBURG 3D Printers

Exploring Ways to Create New, Sustainable Materials

Argonne Analyzes Circular Pathways to a Waste-Free Future for Plastic

New Ultra-High-Density Sulfonic Acid Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Developed for Use in Fuel Cells

Developing Elastomers That Respond to Lower Electrical Charges

New ‘Active Stealth’ Polymer is Safer and More Effective for Delivering Drugs

Collaborative Effort Aims to Develop New Ways to Chemically Recycle Plastics

AI-Based Design Method Synthesizes Polymers to Mimic Protein Mixtures

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

ATS Series 3110/3210 - Lab Furnaces

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

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Observation of Paraffin Wax Crystallization in Lubricating Oils Using Scanning Electron Microscopy

Enhancing Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Efficiency

How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

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

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

2Overcoming Challenges in Solid-State Sodium Battery Production

3A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

4Advancement of 3D Printing with New Plastic Coating

5New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

6Making Stronger and Safer Lithium Batteries

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