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Researchers Chance upon ABBA Flaws in Conjugated Polymers

A team of researchers from the University of Warwick has produced the first ever detailed pictures of the structure of conjugated polymers.

18 Jun 2018

New Starch-Based Biomaterial can Replace Normal Plastic in Food Packaging

Sooner or later all petroleum-based material used in food packaging will have to be substituted with a bio-based material. A blend of starch and other polymers forms a similarly effective protective barrier according to a study done at Karlstad University.

13 Jun 2018

Rulon 123 Stamped Polymer Parts Locally Produced at Bangalore Site for Industrial Customer

Omniseal Solutions announces that as of April 2018, they have established the production of Rulon® 123 stamped fluoropolymer parts at their Bangalore, India, facility in order to supply local parts to a global industrial customer for use in gasoline metering pumps.

From Omniseal Solutions 8 Jun 2018

3D Printing Optimized for Plastic Parts

NASA’s upcoming spacecraft, robots that can construct homes, and marathoners’ running shoes are all composed of 3D printed parts.

3 May 2018

955 eBrik II LDT Offers a Profitable Solution to the Plastic Molding Industry

Injection plastic molding is a classic automated process that is expensive before started. The profits come with the scale of production, repeatability and precision.

From Ametek Factory Automation 2 May 2018

New Family of Coloring Agents with Solvatochromic Properties for Plastics

Fourteen new coloring agents have been synthesized with solvatochromic properties, i.e. their color changes according to the type of plastic they are applied on or the substance in which they dissolve.

16 Apr 2018

Innovative Polymer Thermal Conductor Dissipates Heat

Plastics are exceptional insulators. They can effectively capture heat - a property that can be beneficial in an article like a coffee cup sleeve.

2 Apr 2018

Researchers Use Pencil and Paper to Convert Heat into Electricity

Thermoelectric materials are known to generate electricity by using thermal differences. Now, a low-cost and environmentally friendly method is available for producing these materials with the most basic of components: a photocopy paper, a normal pencil, and a conductive paint can be used to change a temperature difference into electricity through the thermoelectric effect. This breakthrough has now been revealed by researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin.

19 Feb 2018

Nature-Inspired Colorful Camouflage with Polymers

Researchers report that they have created polymers that can better imitate nature’s color-changing abilities than current polymers.

8 Feb 2018

Researchers Simulate Polymer-Cement Composites to Discover Strongest, Toughest Materials

The mix of hydrogen bonds in cement and polymer composites is vital for making tough, strong and ductile infrastructure materials.

30 Jan 2018

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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 Chance upon ABBA Flaws in Conjugated Polymers

New Starch-Based Biomaterial can Replace Normal Plastic in Food Packaging

Rulon 123 Stamped Polymer Parts Locally Produced at Bangalore Site for Industrial Customer

3D Printing Optimized for Plastic Parts

955 eBrik II LDT Offers a Profitable Solution to the Plastic Molding Industry

New Family of Coloring Agents with Solvatochromic Properties for Plastics

Innovative Polymer Thermal Conductor Dissipates Heat

Researchers Use Pencil and Paper to Convert Heat into Electricity

Nature-Inspired Colorful Camouflage with Polymers

Researchers Simulate Polymer-Cement Composites to Discover Strongest, Toughest Materials

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

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

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