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VPP STAR Recertification Being Presented to INVISTA Victoria Site

The Victoria- based nylon intermediates production facility of INVISTA has won a STAR recognition from the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), once again. In 2007, it was the first among the INVISTA intermediate sites to be presented with the STAR status and now the first to earn its recertification.

From INVISTA 21 Feb 2012

New Way to Produce Plastics Using Sustainable Raw Materials

Chemists from University Utrecht along with Delft University of Technology and Dow Benelux have developed a new catalyst that enables production of various petroleum-free products, including paint, medicines and plastics.

20 Feb 2012

Bayer MaterialScience Offers Antimicrobial Plastics for Medical Device Applications

Bayer MaterialScience, one of North America’s producers of polymers and high-performance plastics, has offered a range of antimicrobial plastic grades for medical applications.

20 Feb 2012

NatureWorks Establishes JV for New Family of Ingeo Resin Grades

NatureWorks, a company that ensures a low-carbon-footprint and 100% renewable Ingeo biopolymers, has established a joint venture (JV) with BioAmber, a chemicals company, to commercialize a new family of Ingeo compounded resins.

18 Feb 2012

Funding Supports Northland College Professor to Study Biorenewable Plastics

The University of Minnesota Materials Research Facility Network has provided funding to Dr. Nick Robertson, Northland College’s chemistry professor, for biorenewable plastics research.

17 Feb 2012

BASF to Showcase Sustainable Polyurethane Solutions at UTECH Trade Fair

Europe’s esteemed exhibition for the polyurethane industry, UTECH will be demonstrating the new flexible special plastic polyurethane (PU) portfolios of approximately 100 exhibitors, from 17-19 April 2012.

17 Feb 2012

TenCate Synthetic Grass Materials to Incorporate Heat Reduction Technology

TenCate Grass, the leader in components for synthetic turf systems, will make Heat Reflective (HR) performance standard on all TenCate XP Blade produced for the US market. TenCate XP Blade, since its introduction in 200...

From Toray Advanced Composites 16 Feb 2012

Jacobs Executes Arkema’s Four Contracts to Support Polyvinyl Chloride Projects in China

Jacobs Engineering Group has declared the execution of four agreements signed with Arkema France.

16 Feb 2012

Eastman Chemical Launches Tritan Copolyester for Blood Therapy Devices at MD+M West

Eastman Chemical is introducing Tritan copolyester used in blood management and blood therapy surgical instruments at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West (MD&M West) trade show in California.

From Eastman 16 Feb 2012

Southmedic Uses DuPont Delrin Acetal Resin in Safety Scalpel System

Southmedic has introduced an innovative safety scalpel system for surgeons. Cutting Above & Beyond Objections (CABO) safety scalpel’s main part is the black safety scalpel holder, which is made from DuPont Delrin SC acetal resin.

15 Feb 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

VPP STAR Recertification Being Presented to INVISTA Victoria Site

New Way to Produce Plastics Using Sustainable Raw Materials

Bayer MaterialScience Offers Antimicrobial Plastics for Medical Device Applications

NatureWorks Establishes JV for New Family of Ingeo Resin Grades

Funding Supports Northland College Professor to Study Biorenewable Plastics

BASF to Showcase Sustainable Polyurethane Solutions at UTECH Trade Fair

TenCate Synthetic Grass Materials to Incorporate Heat Reduction Technology

Jacobs Executes Arkema’s Four Contracts to Support Polyvinyl Chloride Projects in China

Eastman Chemical Launches Tritan Copolyester for Blood Therapy Devices at MD+M West

Southmedic Uses DuPont Delrin Acetal Resin in Safety Scalpel System

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

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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

5Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

6Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

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