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Chemical Upcycling of Polystyrene Waste Yields High-Value Chemicals

Polystyrene, the main material in plastic tableware and insulating materials, is a widely used polymer but is currently difficult to recycle.

31 Jul 2023

Scientists Engineer Microbes to Make Biodegradable Plastics

Plastic waste is a problem. Most plastics can't be recycled, and many use finite, polluting petrochemicals as the basic ingredients. But that's changing.

28 Jul 2023

New Thermocell Technology Converts Latent Heat into Electricity

The energy created when a substance transitions from a solid, liquid, or gas to another state has been used to generate electricity by scientists at the University of Tokyo.

19 Jul 2023

Simulating Damage Propagation in Composite Materials Through a Novel Computational Method to Realize High-Quality CFRPs

Carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRPs) are lightweight—yet strong and durable—materials with potential applications in aerospace and transportation.

19 Jul 2023

BeonNAT Demonstrates the Potential of Biomass Cultivated to Produce Bioplastics for Cosmetics, Biochar and Pet Litter

In its first two years, the European BeonNAT project has achieved promising results that demonstrate the potential of biomass cultivated to produce bioplastics for bioactive cosmetics, biochar, activated carbon and pet litter with essential oils.

19 Jul 2023

Self-Reinforced Composites Made with Polypropylene Polymer

For future mobility, like urban air mobility (UAM), to turn into a reality, it needs to be fuel-efficient and minimize carbon emissions, requiring the designing of novel materials with outstanding physical properties and recyclability.

17 Jul 2023

Ferroelectric Polymer Could Help Robots Have Muscles

According to a group of international researchers led by Penn State, an innovative type of ferroelectric polymer that is particularly adept at converting electrical energy into mechanical strain holds promise as a high-performance motion controller or “actuator” with significant potential for applications in medical devices, advanced robotics, and precise positioning systems.

3 Jul 2023

New Insights Into the Assembly of Supramolecular Polymers

Supramolecular polymers are a new class of polymers that are currently being evaluated for material applications. These interesting compounds also play an important role in cellular activities in the body.

28 Jun 2023

New Study Reveals Key to Sustainable, Eco-friendly Next-generation Polymers for Various Uses

Supramolecular polymers—the versatile, "next-gen" polymers—offer potential applications in a variety of fields. However, achieving precise control of their polymerization requires a greater understa...

28 Jun 2023

New Rubber Design Could Help Cut Down on Microplastic Pollution

When it comes to the environmental impacts of cars, much ink has been spilled on tailpipe emissions. But there's another environmental threat from cars you might not think about: microplastic pollution.

26 Jun 2023

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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

Chemical Upcycling of Polystyrene Waste Yields High-Value Chemicals

Scientists Engineer Microbes to Make Biodegradable Plastics

New Thermocell Technology Converts Latent Heat into Electricity

Simulating Damage Propagation in Composite Materials Through a Novel Computational Method to Realize High-Quality CFRPs

BeonNAT Demonstrates the Potential of Biomass Cultivated to Produce Bioplastics for Cosmetics, Biochar and Pet Litter

Self-Reinforced Composites Made with Polypropylene Polymer

Ferroelectric Polymer Could Help Robots Have Muscles

New Insights Into the Assembly of Supramolecular Polymers

New Study Reveals Key to Sustainable, Eco-friendly Next-generation Polymers for Various Uses

New Rubber Design Could Help Cut Down on Microplastic Pollution

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

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

5Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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