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Hexcel to Showcase Composite Materials for Skis and Snowboards at ISPO Winter Sports Exhibition

At the ISPO Winter Sports exhibition taking place in Munich, Germany, on February 5-8, Hexcel is promoting its leading range of composite materials for skis, snowboards and other high performance sports equipment.

From Hexcel 31 Jan 2015

Multimodal Polymer Fibers Implanted in the Brain Stimulate and Record Neural Behavior

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created complex multimodal polymer fibers that have the ability to deliver drugs and optical signals into the brain, directly. These fibers also enable continuous monitoring of the effect of numerous inputs thorough simultaneous electrical readouts. Further, these fibers can be produced with thickness less than that of a hair’s width.

22 Jan 2015

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastic L+S Invests €3 Million in New Building at Wertheim Headquarters

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastic L+S GmbH is preparing for future growth with a €3 million investment in a new building at its Wertheim headquarters in Germany. Along with building additional space for the production portion of their business, the new building will feature a dedicated global training and technology center, offering an inventive and constructive environment for their engineers to develop individual customer solutions based on growing and future needs.

From Omniseal Solutions 21 Jan 2015

Multiplication of Electrical Charges in Single Molecules Could Lead to More Efficient Solar Cells

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Columbia University have collaborated to develop solar cell polymers that have multiplied electrical output.

14 Jan 2015

Metal-Free Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Process Uses Organic-Based Photocatalyst

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara and The Dow Chemical Company have collaborated to develop an innovative atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) process that may help overcome the hurdles that have so far prevented common use of controlled radical polymerization. The new process does not utilize metals. It uses an organic-based photocatalyst instead.

14 Jan 2015

Michelman Introduces New Organizational Structure with Three Strategic Business Groups

Michelman, a global manufacturer of surface additives and polymers, has introduced an improved organizational structure consisting of three Strategic Business Groups.

From Michelman Inc 8 Jan 2015

New Green Technique Recycles All Plastics without Using Water

Conventional plastic recycling techniques use large quantities water. In order to avoid this waste, Marco Adame founder of Ak Inovex, has recently developed a new green technology which does not require the use of liquids.

5 Jan 2015

U.S. Packaging Barrier Resin Market Expected to Grow to About 9.8 Billion Pounds in 2019

This BCC Research report looks at the packaging industry, that of plastic barrier packaging, and the plastic resins that supply these barriers. Forecasts included through 2019.

2 Jan 2015

Emery Oleochemicals Reaches Mechanical Completion Stage in Construction of Cincinnati Bio-Polyol Plant

Emery Oleochemicals, a world leader in natural-based chemicals announced that construction activities of its new technologically advanced bio-polyol plant located in Cincinnati, Ohio has reached mechanical completion. The plant will further strengthen Emery Oleochemicals' ability to provide wide range of Eco-Friendly Polyoyls products and customer service.

31 Dec 2014

Global Lightweight Materials Market Forecast to Grow at 8.5% CAGR

The lightweight materials market is expected to grow exponentially in the next five years. Different governments across the world have been strengthening regulations for reduction of vehicular pollution. Lightweighting of vehicles enhances fuel efficiency. Hence, the lightweight materials market is set to witness high growth.

31 Dec 2014

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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

Hexcel to Showcase Composite Materials for Skis and Snowboards at ISPO Winter Sports Exhibition

Multimodal Polymer Fibers Implanted in the Brain Stimulate and Record Neural Behavior

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastic L+S Invests €3 Million in New Building at Wertheim Headquarters

Multiplication of Electrical Charges in Single Molecules Could Lead to More Efficient Solar Cells

Metal-Free Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization Process Uses Organic-Based Photocatalyst

Michelman Introduces New Organizational Structure with Three Strategic Business Groups

New Green Technique Recycles All Plastics without Using Water

U.S. Packaging Barrier Resin Market Expected to Grow to About 9.8 Billion Pounds in 2019

Emery Oleochemicals Reaches Mechanical Completion Stage in Construction of Cincinnati Bio-Polyol Plant

Global Lightweight Materials Market Forecast to Grow at 8.5% CAGR

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

PELCO® easiCore™ Rotary Disc Cutter for TEM, Semiconductors, and More

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Karl Fischer Titration for Battery Production

Optimized Flow Measurement for Hydrogen Applications

Exploring the Imaging of Perovskite Catalysts Bearing Exsolved Active Nanoparticles

Advancing Nuclear Fusion Through Tritium Detection Using Raman Spectroscopy

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

1Biochar-Based Slow-Release Fertilizers: A Step Toward More Sustainable Agriculture

2Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Bi2O3/rGO in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

3Growing Need to Address Methane Leaks: ABB Reports Major Demand Increase for Natural Gas Detection Solution

4New Semiconductor Design Center Strengthens Wales’ and UK’s Leadership in Chip Design

5Sealing Solutions from Parker Prädifa Enhance Efficiency and Safety of Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

6Breakthrough Transforms Chemical Manufacturing – Boosting Speed, Safety and Sustainability

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