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Shape Memory Polymer Foam May Help Improve Treatment for Brain Aneurysms

Thirty thousand Americans suffer severe neurological damage or death from brain aneurysms each year and the existing treatments eventually fail in nearly half of patients. Currently, these “bubbles” in the blood vessel are either clamped off, which requires invasive brain surgery, or filled with platinum coils to induce clotting in the aneurysm.

29 Nov 2013

Research and Markets Adds New Report on Global Polyols and Polyurethanes Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Polyols and Polyurethanes Market Report 2013 - 2018" report to their offering.

27 Nov 2013

New Report Assesses Chinese Market for Modified High Performance Engineering Plastics

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Assessment of China's Market for Modified High Performance Engineering Plastics" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 26 Nov 2013

Northern Technologies International Launches Indian Subsidiary to Meet Demand for Natur-Tec Bioplastic Products

Northern Technologies International Corporation announced that it has formed Natur-Tec India Private Limited, a majority (90%) owned subsidiary based in Chennai, India, to capitalize on the increasing market demand for Natur-Tec® bioplastic products in India and the surrounding South Asian region.

26 Nov 2013

MFG Offers New Proprietary UL-Approved SMC Material with Non-Flammable Properties

Molded Fiber Glass Industries (MFG), an innovation leader in the field of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composite materials and processes, announced the availability of a new proprietary sheet molding compound (SMC) material with non-flammable properties. Known as iNVENTA 616UL, the material received UL 723 approval from Underwriters Laboratories earlier this year.

25 Nov 2013

AXION International Holdings Initiates Operations of its Subsidiary AXION Recycled Plastics

In a move that adds a significant new revenue stream through vertical integration, AXION International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: AXIH), a leader in recycled plastic and plastic composite technologies used to produce ECOTRAX® rail ties and STRUXURE® building products, today announced it has initiated operations of its new subsidiary AXION Recycled Plastics Incorporated.

25 Nov 2013

Clariant Uses Green Chemistry to Create Safer, Halogen-Free Flame Retardants

Clariant’s halogen-free flame retardants lock in safe fire protection for new class of natural oil based, renewable polyurethane foams. Halogen-free, non-migratory Exolit® OP 560 flame retardant remains fi...

From Clariant Corporation 22 Nov 2013

BASF Receives 2013 SPE European Automotive Division Award for its Key Contribution on Neopolen Particle Foam for Automotive Interiors

Plastic automotive components that received prizes at the 2013 SPE European Automotive Division Award ceremony for the Body Interior category included an innovative center console to which BASF had made a key contributio...

From BASF Corporation 21 Nov 2013

PCC Installs Two 40mm Twin-Screw Extruders at North Carolina Manufacturing Facility

PCC (Plastics Color Corporation), a leading supplier of color concentrates, compounds, custom-functional masterbatches and other polymer technologies, has added two new production lines to its Asheboro, North Carolina manufacturing facility.

21 Nov 2013

Altuglas Reintroduces Plexiglas Acrylic Sheets for the Aerospace Market

Altuglas International has reintroduced Plexiglas® II UVA and Plexiglas® P55 acrylic sheets to the aerospace market. Both acrylic sheets are preshrunk and specially designed for use in a wide variety of aircraft components including military canopies, aircraft windshields, wing tip lights, instrument clusters, helicopter bubbles, aircraft side windows and other transparent aerospace enclosures.

From AM Machinery Sales, Inc. 21 Nov 2013

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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

Shape Memory Polymer Foam May Help Improve Treatment for Brain Aneurysms

Research and Markets Adds New Report on Global Polyols and Polyurethanes Market

New Report Assesses Chinese Market for Modified High Performance Engineering Plastics

Northern Technologies International Launches Indian Subsidiary to Meet Demand for Natur-Tec Bioplastic Products

MFG Offers New Proprietary UL-Approved SMC Material with Non-Flammable Properties

AXION International Holdings Initiates Operations of its Subsidiary AXION Recycled Plastics

Clariant Uses Green Chemistry to Create Safer, Halogen-Free Flame Retardants

BASF Receives 2013 SPE European Automotive Division Award for its Key Contribution on Neopolen Particle Foam for Automotive Interiors

PCC Installs Two 40mm Twin-Screw Extruders at North Carolina Manufacturing Facility

Altuglas Reintroduces Plexiglas Acrylic Sheets for the Aerospace Market

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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Finding New Ways to Utilize Lignin and Lignosulfonate

Karl Fischer Titration for Battery Production

Optimized Flow Measurement for Hydrogen Applications

Exploring the Imaging of Perovskite Catalysts Bearing Exsolved Active Nanoparticles

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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

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

2DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

3Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Bi2O3/rGO in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

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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