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Nature Inspires Technology that Could be Used for Self-Repairing Inflatable Devices

Lianas whose stabilization rings of woody cells heal spontaneously after suffering damage serve as a natural example to bionic experts of self-repairing membranes. Such membranes could find use, for example, in rubber di...

25 Sep 2011

Polymers with Piezoelectric Effect 10 Time That of Ceramics May Find Everyday Applications

Crystals and ceramics pale when compared to a material researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory discovered that has 10 times their piezoelectric effect, making it suitable for perhaps hundreds of everyday uses. O...

25 Sep 2011

Braskem Selects FKuR as Partner for Green PE Compounding

FKuR, a producer of biopolymer resins for rigid and flexible packaging applications, and Braskem, a global producer of thermoplastic resins and biopolymers, have entered into a partnership for the compounding of Green PE, BioPE.

From FKuR Kunststoff GmbH 23 Sep 2011

Empa Scientists Develop High-Efficiency Flexible CIGS Solar Cells

The Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Empa, has developed a breakthrough technology for producing flexible copper indium gallium (di)selenide semiconductor (CIGS) solar cells with a record efficiency of 18.7%.

23 Sep 2011

JonesZylon Uses PolyOne’s Thermoplastic Elastomer for Food Serving Trays

PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers has partnered with JonesZylon to deliver safer food serving products for correctional institutions. Both the companies have worked together to develop a specialty material that meets the safety requirements.

22 Sep 2011

BASF to Open Another Polyurethanes Application Technology Center in Russia

With a second Russian polyurethane systems site, BASF strengthens its worldwide network of close to the customer PU System Houses. In spring 2012, the applications technology center near St. Petersburg will start operati...

From BASF Corporation 20 Sep 2011

BioAmber to Supply Succinic Acid for PTTMCC Biochem’s PBS Venture

BioAmber , a renewable chemistry company, has partnered with PTTMCC Biochem for the production of polybutylene succinate (PBS), a renewable and biodegradable polymer, in Thailand.

16 Sep 2011

RPC Blackburn Supplies Polypropylene Packaging to Hot Noodle Maker

RPC Containers Blackburn is supplying Snack Pot, a user-friendly packaging, to Symington’s, which has a rich history of success for more than 180 years based on offering great tasting dried food. RPC’s Snack Pot is used to pack Golden Wonder: The Nation’s Noodle.

16 Sep 2011

BASF Celebrates 50 Years of Cellasto Polyurethane Business

BASF is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing and distribution of the Cellasto brand of polyurethane finished parts for the automotive industry.

15 Sep 2011

iPolyCond Project Webinar Announced

iSmithers, the information business within Smithers Rapra, announces the date for the iPolyCond Training Webinar. Conductive polymer-based composites are breakthrough materials that will help to support the transform...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 14 Sep 2011

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

Nature Inspires Technology that Could be Used for Self-Repairing Inflatable Devices

Polymers with Piezoelectric Effect 10 Time That of Ceramics May Find Everyday Applications

Braskem Selects FKuR as Partner for Green PE Compounding

Empa Scientists Develop High-Efficiency Flexible CIGS Solar Cells

JonesZylon Uses PolyOne’s Thermoplastic Elastomer for Food Serving Trays

BASF to Open Another Polyurethanes Application Technology Center in Russia

BioAmber to Supply Succinic Acid for PTTMCC Biochem’s PBS Venture

RPC Blackburn Supplies Polypropylene Packaging to Hot Noodle Maker

BASF Celebrates 50 Years of Cellasto Polyurethane Business

iPolyCond Project Webinar Announced

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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Game-Changing Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace Systems

Nanoscale Characterization of 2D Materials Achieved with AFM

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Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) for Halogen and Sulfur Analysis in Petrochemicals

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

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

3“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

5Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

6Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

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