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Scientists Develop Flexible Capacitor for 3D Printing

Scientists at the University of Hamburg and DESY collaborated to perform a research work to develop an appropriate process for 3D printing. It could possibly be used for the production of transparent, mechanically flexible electronic circuits.

29 Apr 2019

Study Highlights the Impact of Biodegradable Plastic Bags on Coastal Sediments

According to a new study, compostable and biodegradable plastic bags can carry full loads of shopping even after being subjected to the natural environment for three years.

29 Apr 2019

Lubrizol to Present High-performing Bio TPU™ Portfolio at Plastteknik Fair 2019

Lubrizol Engineered Polymers and Bjørn Thorsen A/S, their Nordics distributor, will be presenting high-performing Bio TPU™ (thermoplastic polyurethane) portfolio and new launches at the upcoming Plastteknik fair in Malmö, Sweden May 8-9 at booths #C.06 and C.07.

From The Lubrizol Corporation 26 Apr 2019

Researchers Develop New Method to Tailor the Properties of Stress-Indicating Molecules

Scientists at the University of Fribourg’s Adolphe Merkle Institute (AMI) and Hokkaido University in Japan have created a technique to modify the properties of stress-indicating molecules that can be incorporated into polymers and signal damages or too much mechanical loads with an optical signal.

25 Apr 2019

e-Xstream engineering Releases Digimat 2019.0, a Polymer Simulation Software

e-Xstream engineering has announced the release of Digimat 2019.0 the technology leading polymer simulation software.

From e-Xstream engineering SàRL 24 Apr 2019

New Processing Method to Create Transparent PE Films to Outperform Metals

Research led by Professor Ton Peijs of WMG at the University of Warwick and Professor Cees Bastiaansen at Queen Mary University of London, has devised a processing technique that can create transparent polythene film that can be stronger as aluminum but at a fraction of the weight, and which could be used use in glazing, windscreens, visors and displays in ways that add strength and resilience while reducing weight.

24 Apr 2019

Sidhu Laboratories Develops 100% Solid State, High-Performance Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Advanced Batteries

Sidhu Laboratories, a new start-up technology company focused on developing advanced energy storage systems, introduces a class of 100% solid-state, high-performance polymer electrolytic membranes called SiLyte™ that offer numerous advantages over standard liquid electrolytes used in traditional batteries.

From Sidhu Laboratories 24 Apr 2019

Asahi Kasei Invests to Increase Polyolefins-Based Li-ion Battery Separators Capacity

Asahi Kasei has announced that it will enhance its manufacturing infrastructure for Li-ion battery (LIB) separators - Hipore™ LIB separator (wet process) and Celgard™ LIB separator (dry process) - with completion scheduled for the first half of fiscal 2021.

From Asahi Kasei America, Inc. 19 Apr 2019

New Rubber-enhanced PHBV as Tough, Flexible Biodegradable Plastic for Food Industry

The quest to keep plastic out of landfills and simultaneously satisfy the needs of the food industry is filled with obstacles.

19 Apr 2019

INEOS Styrolution Produces First Virgin Polystyrene from 100% Recycled Styrene Monomer

Project contributes to INEOS Styrolution’s ambitious efforts related to resource efficiency, recycling and reducing the ecological footprint.

From INEOS Styrolution Group GmbH 19 Apr 2019

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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

Scientists Develop Flexible Capacitor for 3D Printing

Study Highlights the Impact of Biodegradable Plastic Bags on Coastal Sediments

Lubrizol to Present High-performing Bio TPU™ Portfolio at Plastteknik Fair 2019

Researchers Develop New Method to Tailor the Properties of Stress-Indicating Molecules

e-Xstream engineering Releases Digimat 2019.0, a Polymer Simulation Software

New Processing Method to Create Transparent PE Films to Outperform Metals

Sidhu Laboratories Develops 100% Solid State, High-Performance Polymer Electrolytes for Next-Generation Advanced Batteries

Asahi Kasei Invests to Increase Polyolefins-Based Li-ion Battery Separators Capacity

New Rubber-enhanced PHBV as Tough, Flexible Biodegradable Plastic for Food Industry

INEOS Styrolution Produces First Virgin Polystyrene from 100% Recycled Styrene Monomer

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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