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VDI Congress: ELIX Polymers to Introduce ABS Plating Grades Portfolio for Automotive Industry

ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe with a 40-year track record, will introduce its ABS plating grades portfolio at the VDI “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” congress in Mannheim, Germany (March 9th and 10th).

26 Feb 2016

Victrex and Smithers Rapra host Online Workshop on Assessing High Performance Polymers

Victrex and Smithers Rapra are to co-host an online workshop to evaluate the standard test methods for assessing high-performance polymers (and in particular, polyaryletherketones) in hot and sour oil and gas environment...

From Victrex plc. 25 Feb 2016

ELIX Polymers to Invest in New Compounding Line at its Tarragona Site

ELIX Polymers has announced that it is to invest in a new compounding line at its Tarragona site. The company’s planned investment is part of its strategic objective to become a leading manufacturer of high quality pre-colored ABS resins and derivatives as well as tailor-made specialties used in Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer, Appliances and Electronics applications.

16 Feb 2016

New Shape-Memory Polymer Reacts to Body Heat, Holds Promise for Medical Applications

When exposed to changes in temperature the shape of polymers often visibly change. New research, led by chemical engineering professor Mitch Anthamatten at the University of Rochester, has led to the development of a material capable of changing shape when exposed to body heat alone. This research paves the way for unique medical and other applications.

11 Feb 2016

Smithers Rapra Announce Webinar on Assessing Polymer Performance in ‘hot’ And ‘sour’ Oil and Gas Environments

NORSOK and ISO “compliance” are frequently referenced by suppliers of polymer materials and semi-finished goods for the oil and gas industry, but do they provide the complete picture of lifetime in service?

From Smithers Rapra 3 Feb 2016

New Discovery Ensures Fast Transport of Electrical Charges in Polymers

A team of researchers at Umeå University have demonstrated, for the first time, the possibility of an efficient charge transport in semiconducting polymers, by controlled chain and crystallite orientation. These pioneering results, while enhancing polymer charge transport by over 1,000 times, can influence organic opto-electronic devices, and were published in a recent issue of Advanced Materials.

1 Feb 2016

Northwestern University Researchers Develop Completely New Hybrid Polymer

Envisage a polymer that has removable parts and can be environment-friendly, and then can be chemically recreated to function again; alternatively, a polymer that is capable of lifting weights, and expanding and contracting, similar to muscles.

1 Feb 2016

Smart Materials Help to Improve Energy Harvesting

A research group at France's National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon (INSA de Lyon) have discovered a technique to improve the mechanical energy harvesting performance potential of smart materials called, "electrostrictive polymers."

27 Jan 2016

MIT Researchers Develop Transparent Polymer that Could Offer Cheaper Alternative to Smart Windows

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new theory to predict the amount of light transmitted via a material, considering its level of stretch and thickness. Based on this theory, the researchers were able to successfully predict the varying transparency of a rubber-like, transparent polymer as it was stretched and inflated.

22 Jan 2016

Researchers Successfully Develop Synthesized Covalent Organic Frameworks

A material with a unique structure, consisting of woven organic polymers, has been synthesized by a team of researchers. These polymers produce a unique elastic property in the innovative material.

22 Jan 2016

Editorial Highlights

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

VDI Congress: ELIX Polymers to Introduce ABS Plating Grades Portfolio for Automotive Industry

Victrex and Smithers Rapra host Online Workshop on Assessing High Performance Polymers

ELIX Polymers to Invest in New Compounding Line at its Tarragona Site

New Shape-Memory Polymer Reacts to Body Heat, Holds Promise for Medical Applications

Smithers Rapra Announce Webinar on Assessing Polymer Performance in ‘hot’ And ‘sour’ Oil and Gas Environments

New Discovery Ensures Fast Transport of Electrical Charges in Polymers

Northwestern University Researchers Develop Completely New Hybrid Polymer

Smart Materials Help to Improve Energy Harvesting

MIT Researchers Develop Transparent Polymer that Could Offer Cheaper Alternative to Smart Windows

Researchers Successfully Develop Synthesized Covalent Organic Frameworks

Developing the Future of Seals - Discover Abradable Seals

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

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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?

Plastics and Polymers News

Developing the Future of Seals - Discover Abradable Seals

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Potential graphene breakthrough in carbon capture

3The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

4Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

5Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

6New Method for Creating Durable, Recyclable Polymers

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