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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

Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product of Polymer Synthesis

Chemical Engineering Professor Tim Bender and Post-Doctoral Fellow Benoit Lessard's discovery of an unexpected side product of polymer synthesis could have implications for the manufacture of commercial polymers used in sealants, adhesives, toys and even medical implants, the researchers say.

8 Apr 2013

University of Toronto Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product in Polymer Synthesis

6 Apr 2013

Report on Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market from Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market - by Types (Orthophthalic, Isophthalic, DCPD), Industries (Building & Constructions, Automotive, Pipes & Tanks, Marine, Wind Energy, Electrical & Electronics) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 6 Apr 2013

Applied Plastics' PTFE Natural Extrusion Mandrels Ensure I.D. Quality of Catheter Tubing

Applied Plastics Co., Inc. is offering a broad range of Teflon® coated stainless steel or nitinol anti-stick forming mandrels that can be supplied cut-to-length for fuse welding and tipping operations.

From Applied Plastics Co., Inc. 3 Apr 2013

Smithers Rapra Launches New Book - a Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams

Smithers Rapra Publishing announces the release of Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams. Polyurethanes are one of the most versatile and exciting materials of the plastics family. Although there are many typ...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 2 Apr 2013

Avery Dennison Receives SPE Environmental Stewardship Awards for Bottle-to-Bottle Label

Avery Dennison Corporation, a global leader in the label and packaging industry, won the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE) 2013 Environmental Award in the Design for Sustainability category for its Bottle-to-Bottle Portfolio of labeling materials, which dramatically improves the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

2 Apr 2013

Flexible Packaging Association Honors Berry Plastics with Achievement Awards

Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is proud to announce that three of its products recently received Flexible Packaging Association Achievement Awards at the Association’s annual ceremony.

From Berry Global, Inc. 2 Apr 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

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

Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product of Polymer Synthesis

University of Toronto Researchers Discover Unexpected Side Product in Polymer Synthesis

Report on Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market from Research and Markets

Applied Plastics' PTFE Natural Extrusion Mandrels Ensure I.D. Quality of Catheter Tubing

Smithers Rapra Launches New Book - a Practical Guide to Flexible Polyurethane Foams

Avery Dennison Receives SPE Environmental Stewardship Awards for Bottle-to-Bottle Label

Flexible Packaging Association Honors Berry Plastics with Achievement Awards

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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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

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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

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

5Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

6Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

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