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KEMET Launches New Series of High Energy Tantalum Capacitors

KEMET, a manufacturer of ceramic, tantalum, film, aluminum, electrolytic and paper capacitors has launched a new series of high energy polymer tantalum capacitors labeled as the T545 series. The surface mount capacitors are ideal for application in GPS systems, wireless cards and solid state drives.

6 Aug 2012

Dow Chemical Initiates ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Film Production in Thailand

Dow Chemical has started the ENLIGHT polyolefin encapsulant film production in the Map Ta Phut, Thailand site for photovoltaic solar panel applications.

From Dow Chemicals 3 Aug 2012

Comprehensive Report on Global Polypropylene Market

According to a new report titled ‘Market Study: Polypropylene’ from Ceresana, the global market for polypropylene is expected to generate over $145 billion in revenues in 2019. Particularly, the strong economic development in up-and-coming markets will drive polypropylene demand.

3 Aug 2012

Introduction to Industrial Polypropylene. Properties, and Catalysts Processes

Market research solutions provider, Research and Markets has announced the inclusion of the book titled “Introduction to Industrial Polypropylene Properties, Catalysts Processes" to its product offering. The book is authored by Dennis B. Malpass and Elliot Band and is published by John Wiley and Sons.

2 Aug 2012

Vanguard Plastics Award U.S. Distributorship to Outwater Plastics

Outwater Plastics Industries has bagged the U.S. distributorship for closet products manufactured by Canadian-based Vanguard Plastics. Both residential and commercial needs for organization component products and storage are addressed by Vanguard Plastics’ extensive product range.

2 Aug 2012

Tejin Fibers to Exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012

Tejin Fibers, the polyester fiber business arm of technology driven Tejin Group, will exhibit its polyester products at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012 to be held from August 2 to August 5 at Salt Lake City’s Salt Palace Convention Center in the United States.

From Teijin Limited 2 Aug 2012

BASF and SINOPEC Ink MoU to Jointly Explore Setting Up of Isononanol Plant in Maoming

BASF and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly assess the feasibility of establishing a global scale isononanol (INA) plant in the Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone at the Chinese city of Maoming.

From BASF Corporation 2 Aug 2012

Eastman Chemical, Ziba Develop Novel Flask Product Through Materials Design Challenge

Eastman Chemical and Ziba have developed an innovative flask product called TOPO through the Materials Design Challenge. The objective of the challenge was to leverage the expertise of Eastman and Ziba to advance both material and design together and develop a product that is producible with elegant design.

From Eastman 2 Aug 2012

PVC Blood Bags Do Not Pose Risk to Human Health, States ECVM

The European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM) has contested allegations about the potential risk to human health posed by PVC blood bags.

1 Aug 2012

New Plastic Material for Lenses and Frame Highlighted on BASF Film

A new film has been released as part of the BASF’s “Creating Chemistry” series featuring superior materials that will enable frames and lenses of high-quality sunglasses to be robust and secure the eyes of the wearer from UV radiation.

From BASF Corporation 1 Aug 2012

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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

KEMET Launches New Series of High Energy Tantalum Capacitors

Dow Chemical Initiates ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Film Production in Thailand

Comprehensive Report on Global Polypropylene Market

Introduction to Industrial Polypropylene. Properties, and Catalysts Processes

Vanguard Plastics Award U.S. Distributorship to Outwater Plastics

Tejin Fibers to Exhibit at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012

BASF and SINOPEC Ink MoU to Jointly Explore Setting Up of Isononanol Plant in Maoming

Eastman Chemical, Ziba Develop Novel Flask Product Through Materials Design Challenge

PVC Blood Bags Do Not Pose Risk to Human Health, States ECVM

New Plastic Material for Lenses and Frame Highlighted on BASF Film

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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