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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

Electrovaya Expands PowerPad Range of Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer Batteries

Electrovaya, a designer, developer and manufacturer of proprietary Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer batteries, systems and related accessories, has expanded its PowerPad range of products with the addition of a new Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer rechargeable battery, PowerPad 600.

1 Aug 2012

PolyOne to Join Experts to Develop Advanced Materials for 3D Printing

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, will participate in a three-year collaboration project with university and industry experts to develop ...

31 Jul 2012

New Book Covers the Latest Advances in Polymer Coated Textiles

Smithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Advances in Polymer Coated Textiles.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 30 Jul 2012

Theoretical Framework to Design Trap-Free Plastic Electronics

Plastic electronics are promising affordable, mass-produced devices; however, plastic semiconductors have a significant defect: in the material, the electronic current is affected by “charge traps”. These traps have a negative influence on solar cells and plastic light-emitting diodes and are poorly understood.

30 Jul 2012

Medical Plastics Market is Projected to Grow Rapidly

A new report titled “Analysis of the Plastic Polymers in Medical Devices Market” has been released by Reportlinker.com.

From Report Linker 30 Jul 2012

Metabolix to Manufacture Mirel Biopolymers at Antibióticos’ Plant in Spain

Metabolix, a provider of sustainable solutions to energy, chemicals and plastics industries, has entered into an agreement with Antibióticos, a producer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), for manufacture of Mirel biopolymer resin. Under the terms of the agreement, Metabolix will produce its Mirel biopolymers at Antibióticos’ manufacturing plant in Leon, Spain.

From Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. 30 Jul 2012

US Patent Awarded to Cereplast for High Heat Resistant Polylactic Acid Compositions

A biobased, sustainable bioplastics manufacturer, Cereplast, has received patent number 8,222,320 for high heat resistant polymer compositions containing polylactic acid (PLA) from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

27 Jul 2012

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

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

Electrovaya Expands PowerPad Range of Lithium-Ion SuperPolymer Batteries

PolyOne to Join Experts to Develop Advanced Materials for 3D Printing

New Book Covers the Latest Advances in Polymer Coated Textiles

Theoretical Framework to Design Trap-Free Plastic Electronics

Medical Plastics Market is Projected to Grow Rapidly

Metabolix to Manufacture Mirel Biopolymers at Antibióticos’ Plant in Spain

US Patent Awarded to Cereplast for High Heat Resistant Polylactic Acid Compositions

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

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

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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