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Researchers Use Fiber-Reinforced, Thermosetting Plastics to Make Directly-Cooled Electric Motor

When it comes to making lighter electric cars, the weight of the motor also needs to be reduced. In this context, fabricating the motor from fiber-reinforced polymer materials provides one way to achieve that.

4 Feb 2019

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

An approach inspired by the process accountable for muscle growth could result in the creation of stronger, longer-lasting materials.

1 Feb 2019

Researchers Develop Antireflection Coatings that Make Transparent Plastics Almost Invisible

There are a large number of practical applications for antireflection (AR) coatings on plastics, such as glare reduction on computer monitors, eyeglasses, and the display on smartphone when outdoors.

30 Jan 2019

New Catalyst Holds Promise for Producing High-Strength Plastics for Medical, Other Applications

A group of chemists from the University of Houston (UH) announces the discovery of a new class of catalyst to create ultra-high-weight polyethylene, a promising new source of high-strength, abrasion-resistant plastic used for products spanning from bulletproof vests to artificial joints.

28 Jan 2019

Angel Trains, ESG and Stratasys Develop 3D Printed Interior Parts for Passenger Trains

Angel Trains, one of Britain’s leading train leasing companies, has collaborated with engineering consultancy ESG Rail, and 3D printing technology provider Stratasys, to produce four fully approved interior components using 3D printing, also known as Additive Manufacturing.

From Stratasys Ltd. 25 Jan 2019

Advanced Method to Synthesize New Polymers with Improved Conductivity and Stability

Organic polymers can nowadays be found in solar cells, sensors, LEDs and in many other technical applications. One specific type of polymers – known as S-PPVs – were previously regarded as promising in theory but were almost impossible to produce from a technical perspective.

24 Jan 2019

Novel Technique Could Help Produce Carbon Fibers with Improved Properties

Carbon fiber is regarded as a crucial structural material of the 21st century. The material exhibits high strength, which is not substandard to metal alloys, and is also characterized by high oxidative stability and low specific weight.

23 Jan 2019

Double Doping Tech. Takes Polymer-Based Electronics Applications to the Next Level

Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have discovered a simple new tweak that could double the efficiency of organic electronics.

23 Jan 2019

Carbon Uses Epoxy Material to Develop Digitally Manufactured Polymer Parts for Ford

Carbon® has recently developed the first digitally manufactured polymer parts in production for Ford Motor Company.

From Carbon 23 Jan 2019

Evonik Acquires 3D Printing Start-Up Structured Polymers to Expand in AM Market

Evonik has acquired Structured Polymers Inc., a US-based technology startup for 3D printing materials headquartered in Austin, Texas. A corresponding agreement and plan of merger was executed and the transaction has been closed recently.

From Evonik Industries AG 23 Jan 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

Researchers Use Fiber-Reinforced, Thermosetting Plastics to Make Directly-Cooled Electric Motor

Innovative Hydrogel-Based Self-Growing Materials that Strengthen in Reaction to Force

Researchers Develop Antireflection Coatings that Make Transparent Plastics Almost Invisible

New Catalyst Holds Promise for Producing High-Strength Plastics for Medical, Other Applications

Angel Trains, ESG and Stratasys Develop 3D Printed Interior Parts for Passenger Trains

Advanced Method to Synthesize New Polymers with Improved Conductivity and Stability

Novel Technique Could Help Produce Carbon Fibers with Improved Properties

Double Doping Tech. Takes Polymer-Based Electronics Applications to the Next Level

Carbon Uses Epoxy Material to Develop Digitally Manufactured Polymer Parts for Ford

Evonik Acquires 3D Printing Start-Up Structured Polymers to Expand in AM Market

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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2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

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

6Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

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