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New Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa Appointed by DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers

Effective March 2013 Thomas Oury is appointed Director DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers for the region Europe, Middle East and Africa. He is following Heike van de Kerkhoff who took over the role as Business Director DuPont Titanium Technologies.

26 Apr 2013

Researcher Recognized for Contributions to Advancements in Asphalt Rubber Technology

Kamil Kaloush recently received the Outstanding Research Award from the Rubber Pavements Association for his contributions to advancements in asphalt rubber technology, particularly in the areas of performance testing of the material and demonstrating its environmental benefits.

25 Apr 2013

Toray Successfully Produces Bio-Based Polybutylene Terephthalate and Part Samples

Toray Industries, Inc. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President, CEO & COO: Akihiro Nikkaku; hereinafter "Toray") today jointly announced with Genomatica, Inc. (headquarters: San Diego, California, U.S.; CEO: Christophe Schilling), a leading company in renewable chemicals process technology,that Toray has successfully made a partially bio-based PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) using 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made with Genomatica's bio-based process technology.

From Toray Industries, Inc. 25 Apr 2013

Zwick / Roell Impact Testing Methods Assure Quality in Advanced Plastics

Zwick / Roell Pendulum Testers Determine Material’s Toughness, Ability to Absorb Energy The role of impact testing in the characterization of high performance plastics continues to grow along with industry require...

From ZwickRoell GmbH Co. KG 23 Apr 2013

New Market Research Report on Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry Report, 2012-2015

From Report Linker 20 Apr 2013

New Non-Phthalate Plasticizer Product for the Medical Market from Eastman

Eastman Chemical Company invites attendees and members of the media to visit Booth 401 at CleanMed in Boston, April 24 to 26. At the show, Eastman will be introducing a new plasticizer product designed specifically for the medical market.

From Eastman 20 Apr 2013

NRL-Developed Phthalonitrile-Based Polymeric Composites Exhibit Superior Properties for Marine and Aerospace Applications

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Chemistry Division scientists have developed a second generation, cost-effective polyetheretherketone (PEEK)-like phthalonitrile-resin demonstrating superior high temperature and flammability properties for use in numerous marine, aerospace and domestic applications.

18 Apr 2013

Innovative Chemical Process Transforms Waste Sulfur into New Lightweight Plastic

A new chemical process can transform waste sulfur into a lightweight plastic that may improve batteries for electric cars, reports a University of Arizona-led team. The new plastic has other potential uses, including optical uses.

15 Apr 2013

Electrically Conductive, Polyurethane-Based Adhesive Demonstrates Flexibility and Room Temperature Cure

Adhesives specialists Intertronics are delighted to announce availability of Polytec PU 1000, an electrically conductive polyurethane which addresses applications in die attach, bonding of components in hybrid circuit applications and surface mount technology (SMT); areas where silver filled electrically conductive adhesives have been used for many decades. Usually such adhesives are epoxy-based, two-component or premixed and frozen single-component systems, but now the Polytec PU 1000 polyurethane solution provides an alternative with many advantages, including flexibility and room temperature cure.

From INTERTRONICS 12 Apr 2013

DuPont Surlyn 3Dtechnology Utilized in Kanebo’s New RMK Firming Essence Packaging

The new RMK firming essence from Kanebo, an Asian brand for high-end cosmetic goods, steps out to the market in an elegant flacon having an inner shape made of HDPE overmolded by DuPont™ Surlyn® by using the DuPont Surlyn® 3Dtechnology. The technology Surlyn® 3D – the D’s stand for Design, Decoration and Depth – was chosen to give the flacon a thick wall, high-glossy luxurious appearance with a sensitive haptic.

10 Apr 2013

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

New Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa Appointed by DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers

Researcher Recognized for Contributions to Advancements in Asphalt Rubber Technology

Toray Successfully Produces Bio-Based Polybutylene Terephthalate and Part Samples

Zwick / Roell Impact Testing Methods Assure Quality in Advanced Plastics

New Market Research Report on Global and China Biodegradable Plastics Industry

New Non-Phthalate Plasticizer Product for the Medical Market from Eastman

NRL-Developed Phthalonitrile-Based Polymeric Composites Exhibit Superior Properties for Marine and Aerospace Applications

Innovative Chemical Process Transforms Waste Sulfur into New Lightweight Plastic

Electrically Conductive, Polyurethane-Based Adhesive Demonstrates Flexibility and Room Temperature Cure

DuPont Surlyn 3Dtechnology Utilized in Kanebo’s New RMK Firming Essence Packaging

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

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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

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Potential graphene breakthrough in carbon capture

3Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

4The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

5Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

6Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

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