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Four Organic Thermoelectric Polymers for Harvesting Energy from Waste Heat

A*STAR scientists have demonstrated, through theoretical calculations, that it may be possible to fabricate thermoelectric organic polymers that can convert heat into electrical energy with high efficiency.

15 Feb 2019

Polymers Pave Way for Wider Use of Recycled Tires in Asphalt

Each year, about 27 million tires end up in landfills, dumps and stockpiles, where they pose health and environmental hazards.

15 Feb 2019

New Polymer Additives Improve the Storage Stability of Asphalt Rubber

Every year, around 27 million tires land in dumps, stockpiles, and landfills, creating environmental and health risks. These tires could possibly have a second life as components of the roads on which they once treaded.

14 Feb 2019

Molecular-weight Polymer Selection by One-dimensional Confinement

Researchers at Kanazawa University report in Nature Communications that a crystal of molecules known as pillar[5]arenes can form a host–guest compound with poly(ethylene oxides) polymers. The effect can be used to select polymers with different molecular weights and end groups.

13 Feb 2019

Researchers Try to Build Bottom-Up Chiral Polymers with Unique Functions

The above follows the same as below. That appears to be a working principle for molecules that begin with a basic chirality—or “handedness”—and the same phenomenon is followed as they integrate into bigger structures.

12 Feb 2019

SABIC Begins Production and Commercialization of Certified Circular Polymers

SABIC has announced another major milestone in its ground-breaking project to pioneer the production of certified circular polymers using a feedstock from mixed plastic waste.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 8 Feb 2019

Thermoplastics Solutions for Medical Devices and Equipment: RTP Company at MD&M West 2019

RTP Company will showcase its thermoplastic pellets, sheet, and film products for medical devices and equipments at the MD&M West exhibition in Booth #1715.

From RTP Company 7 Feb 2019

Polymer-based Flexible Bipolar Plates Used for Making Compact Batteries

A new type of flexible and extremely thin bipolar plate developed from polymer allows batteries to be manufactured cost effectively.

7 Feb 2019

Scientists Create a Toolbox to Produce Different PVDF-Based Block Copolymers with Tunable Properties

Polyvinylidene fluoride, or PVDF in short, is a ferroelectric polymer that possesses a number of unique properties and can possibly be used for storing energy or information.

6 Feb 2019

Chemistry Researchers Use Block Copolymers to Create First Carbon Fibers with Uniform Porous Structure

A professor in Virginia Tech’s College of Science wants to power planes and cars using energy stored in their exterior shells. He may have discovered a path toward that vision using porous carbon fibers made from what’s known as block copolymers.

5 Feb 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

Four Organic Thermoelectric Polymers for Harvesting Energy from Waste Heat

Polymers Pave Way for Wider Use of Recycled Tires in Asphalt

New Polymer Additives Improve the Storage Stability of Asphalt Rubber

Molecular-weight Polymer Selection by One-dimensional Confinement

Researchers Try to Build Bottom-Up Chiral Polymers with Unique Functions

SABIC Begins Production and Commercialization of Certified Circular Polymers

Thermoplastics Solutions for Medical Devices and Equipment: RTP Company at MD&M West 2019

Polymer-based Flexible Bipolar Plates Used for Making Compact Batteries

Scientists Create a Toolbox to Produce Different PVDF-Based Block Copolymers with Tunable Properties

Chemistry Researchers Use Block Copolymers to Create First Carbon Fibers with Uniform Porous Structure

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

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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

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