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New Method Uses Ultraviolet Light to Decompose Plastic on Demand

After a decade of research, a Bowling Green State University professor has helped create a process to decompose plastic on demand with the help of a chemical found in the extract of a vanilla bean.

14 Oct 2022

“Smart Plastic” Drive Efforts Towards Soft, Flexible Robotics and Electronics

Researchers at The University of Texas in Austin set out to make a plastic inspired by living things like trees and shellfish, which posses both soft and hard structural components.

14 Oct 2022

Enhancing the Plastic Recycling Process

Pyrolysis plants that turn plastic waste into hydrocarbon feedstocks that can be recycled into plastics are supported by major chemical industries.

13 Oct 2022

Investigating the Synthesis of New Ionic Liquid Methacrylates

A new paper published in the Journal of Polymer Science has investigated the synthesis of new ionic liquid methacrylates and dimethacrylates.

10 Oct 2022

Geopolymers with Plant Fiber - What are their Properties?

A paper recently published in the journal Polymers reviewed the mechanical properties of plant fiber-reinforced geopolymers (PFRGs).

6 Oct 2022

Versatile Shape Memory Ink System Enables 4D Printing

The microscopic geckos and octopuses created by 3D laser printing in Heidelberg University’s molecular engineering laboratories could lead to new possibilities in areas such as microrobotics and biomedicine.

5 Oct 2022

Using Anthocyanin Polymer Composites to Make Colorimetric Indicators

A new paper in the journal Polymers has reviewed the development of colorimetric indicators based on anthocyanin polymer composites. The research has been conducted by scientists from Istituto Italiano di Technologia and Robotica e Ingegneria dei Sistemi in Italy.

4 Oct 2022

New Process Uses Catalysts to Break Long Polyethylene Polymers into Uniform Chunks

Polyethylene plastics -; in particular, the ubiquitous plastic bag that blights the landscape -; are notoriously hard to recycle. They're sturdy and difficult to break down, and if they're recycled at all, they're melted into a polymer stew useful mostly for decking and other low-value products.

30 Sep 2022

How Can Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites Improve Steel Strands in Concrete?

In an article recently published in the open-access journal Polymers, researchers presented an experimental study on the bonded anchorage of pre-stressed strands of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP).

28 Sep 2022

Scientists Present a Review of Polylactic Acid-Glass Fiber Composites

In a paper recently published in the open-access journal Polymers, researchers explored the effect of various glass fibers (GFs) derived from borosilicate, commercial silicate, and iron-phosphates on the fabrication of polylactic acid (PLA) composites as well as their physical and structural properties.

28 Sep 2022

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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

New Method Uses Ultraviolet Light to Decompose Plastic on Demand

“Smart Plastic” Drive Efforts Towards Soft, Flexible Robotics and Electronics

Enhancing the Plastic Recycling Process

Investigating the Synthesis of New Ionic Liquid Methacrylates

Geopolymers with Plant Fiber - What are their Properties?

Versatile Shape Memory Ink System Enables 4D Printing

Using Anthocyanin Polymer Composites to Make Colorimetric Indicators

New Process Uses Catalysts to Break Long Polyethylene Polymers into Uniform Chunks

How Can Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composites Improve Steel Strands in Concrete?

Scientists Present a Review of Polylactic Acid-Glass Fiber Composites

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

MX-Lab: Material Research & Alloying Machine

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

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Determining Gravimetric Sample Composition of Mixtures with Unknown Constituents

The Role of Sulfur Analysis in Advancing Superalloy Performance

Thermogravimetric Testing of Plastic

FELTMETAL Enhances Soundproofing in Aerospace Applications

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

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

1A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

2Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

3Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

4Novel Method for Accelerating Charging Rates in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

5New Membrane Technology Captures 99 % of Waste Aluminum

6High-Performance Zinc-Iodine Batteries with Ultra-Long Cycle Life

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