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Researchers Explore Flow Properties, Behavior of Polymer and 'Living Polymer' Solutions

Fluids such as water are Newtonian, and their viscous behavior is well understood. However, many common fluids are "viscoelastic."

23 Nov 2016

RadiciGroup, Röchling Automotive Jointly Develop Blow-Molding-Grade Polyamide for Turbo Pipe Application

A new product for turbo pipes was presented during the 21st Plastic Materials Congress

23 Nov 2016

Total, Corbion Join Forces to Produce and Market Polylactic Polymers

Total and Corbion are joining forces to develop bioplastics by creating a 50/50 joint venture to produce and market polylactic (PLA) polymers.

17 Nov 2016

New Approach Helps Obtaining Functional Surfaces Consisting of Organized Polymers

A group of researchers from Nagoya University have recently developed an approach to obtain polymer brushes on surfaces using diblock copolymers comprising of two kinds of units forming segregated structures.

24 Oct 2016

Empower Materials Inc. Produces Commercial Scale Quantities of QPAC® 60 Polybutylene Carbonate

Empower Materials recently finished several production size polymer synthesis reactions to produce large quantities of both of QPAC® 60 Polybutylyene Carbonate.

From Empower Materials 24 Oct 2016

Researchers Develop New Strategy to Obtain Polymer Brushes on Surfaces Using Diblock Copolymers

The surface coatings of polymer materials are important in various applications to produce useful surface functions such as low friction, biocompatibility and wettability. The grafting methods are normally used to modify surfaces with polymers in order to create chemical bonds between both the polymer and surface.

21 Oct 2016

Researchers Strike Block Copolymers with Bolt of Lightning

Controlling all aspects of a material in an accurate manner even at the nanoscale is greatly significant in a wide range of applications.

19 Oct 2016

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Polymers

Polymers are huge molecules made up of thousands and millions of atoms bonded together in a repetitive pattern resembling a chain. Many things that are a part of everyday life are made up of these polymers, including tires, bottles, medical devices and airplanes.

19 Oct 2016

Polymer Breakthrough May Lead to Stronger and Better Everyday Products

According to a recent study at the University of Warwick, mobile phones, computers, medicine, and clothes could all be improved using the process applied for manufacturing paint.

19 Oct 2016

Huntsman Launches Cool New Solar Reflecting Altiris® Pigment For Exterior Plastic Applications

Unique patented technology for light colored plastics launched ahead of K2016.

From Huntsman International LLC 19 Oct 2016

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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 Explore Flow Properties, Behavior of Polymer and 'Living Polymer' Solutions

RadiciGroup, Röchling Automotive Jointly Develop Blow-Molding-Grade Polyamide for Turbo Pipe Application

Total, Corbion Join Forces to Produce and Market Polylactic Polymers

New Approach Helps Obtaining Functional Surfaces Consisting of Organized Polymers

Empower Materials Inc. Produces Commercial Scale Quantities of QPAC® 60 Polybutylene Carbonate

Researchers Develop New Strategy to Obtain Polymer Brushes on Surfaces Using Diblock Copolymers

Researchers Strike Block Copolymers with Bolt of Lightning

Research Leads to Better Understanding of Polymers

Polymer Breakthrough May Lead to Stronger and Better Everyday Products

Huntsman Launches Cool New Solar Reflecting Altiris® Pigment For Exterior Plastic Applications

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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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

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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