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Ethylene Vinyl Acetate - EVA 12% VA

Improved servicable properties compared to unmodified EVA's. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

9 May 2001

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate - EVA

Improved low temperature flexibility compared to LDPE, while films have improved clarity compared to LDPE. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed for this thermoplastic.

9 May 2001

Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer - Polyallomer

Better resistance to stress cracking than Polyethylene or Polypropylene. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

9 May 2001

Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene - ETFE 30% Carbon Fibre Filled

Improved manufacturing and service properties compared to unmodified ETFE's. Relative advantages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

9 May 2001

Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene - ETFE 30% Glass Fibre Filled

Improved manufacturing and service properties compared to unmodified ETFE's. Relative advatages, disadvantages and applications are listed together with a table of typical properties for this thermoplastic.

9 May 2001

Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene - ETFE 10% Glass Fibre Filled

9 May 2001

Metal Matrix Composites - UK Trends

The trend behind MMC development has tapered off of late, but a thriving indutry still exists. MMC's remain popular for automotive, aerospace and sporting goods due to their light weight and high strength. For these reasons the prospects look good for MMC's in the UK.

8 May 2001

Thermosetting Composites - Fibres and Matrices

Component materials for thermosetting composites are described. Reinforcement materials include glass, carbon, aramid and other fibres, while matrix include polyester, epoxy, vinyl ester and phenolic.

8 May 2001

Steels - Plain Carbon Steels

Plain carbon steels' properties are to some degree controlled by carbon content. The properties of the various carbon composition steel families are outlined.

8 May 2001

Steels - The Structure of Engineering Steels

Steel properties are dictated by their crystal structures. The practical implications are explored and structures explained including ferrite, austenite, cementite, pearlite, martensite and bainite.

8 May 2001

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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.

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Ethylene Vinyl Acetate - EVA 12% VA

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate - EVA

Ethylene-Propylene Copolymer - Polyallomer

Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene - ETFE 30% Carbon Fibre Filled

Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene - ETFE 30% Glass Fibre Filled

Ethylenetetrafluoroethylene - ETFE 10% Glass Fibre Filled

Metal Matrix Composites - UK Trends

Thermosetting Composites - Fibres and Matrices

Steels - Plain Carbon Steels

Steels - The Structure of Engineering Steels

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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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?

Latest Articles

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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2Active Lamb Wave Energy Analysis of Debonding Defects in Polymer-Rubber Structures

3Sustainable Ammonia Production Using Copper-Based Catalysts

4Chemical ‘Chameleon’ Boosts Rare Earth Purification

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