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Ferro Unveils Metallization Pastes at PVSEC 2011

At the 26th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (PVSEC), Ferro Electronic Materials has launched over 12 metallization pastes for solar applications.

14 Sep 2011

SABIC Exhibits Thermoplastic Solutions at Aircraft Interiors Expo

The Innovative Plastics business unit of SABIC announced that it will be displaying high-performance thermoplastic solutions used for aircraft applications at the Aircraft Interiors Expo.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 14 Sep 2011

Plant-Based Plastic to be Used in AT+T’s Accessory Packaging

AT&T, a major communications holding company, announced that it will adopt a new plant-based plastic in its accessory packaging. The plastic includes about 30% of plant-based materials derived form ethanol that are harvested from sugarcane.

13 Sep 2011

Momentive Performance Materials Unveils Additives for Polyurethane Foams

At the UTECH Asia 2011 event, Momentive Performance Materials has unveiled several new additives for application in polyurethane foams.

12 Sep 2011

SABIC’s Lexan Polycarbonate Sheet Contributes to Sustainability of Buildings

The new City of Westminster College building in London has successfully installed new high-performance solar shading panels that are engineered using SABIC’s Lexan Exell D polycarbonate (PC) sheet.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 12 Sep 2011

Eastman Expands Benzoflex Plasticizer Production Line at Estonia

Eastman Chemical, a global manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, fibers and plastics, has expanded its Benzoflex plasticizer production line at the Estonia location for the second time.

9 Sep 2011

LifeNet Made of Polypropylene Fibers Proven for Superior Effectiveness

Bayer CropScience, a subgroup of Bayer AG, has developed a bednet that comprises unique features to benefit the people living in malaria-spreading areas.

From Bayer CropScience AG 9 Sep 2011

Maguire Products Introduces Dual Control System for Switching Between Resin Boxes

Maguire Products has developed a new dual control system for Sweeper, which prevents downtime for changing an empty resin container to a filled one. Sweeper is a device used to fully empty bulk boxes of resin without wasting the time of the operators.

8 Sep 2011

Teijin Chemicals’ SCINTIREX Low-Cost Plastic for Radiation Detectors

Teijin Chemicals has planned to supply a revolutionary radiation-fluorescent plastic starting from September, 2011.

From Teijin Limited 8 Sep 2011

Think Wireless Selects ElectriPlast Conductive Plastics for Antenna Applications

Integral Technologies’ subsidiary, ElectriPlast has been selected by Think Wireless, a specialist in RF products, wireless technologies and antenna applications, as the exclusive provider of electrically conductive resins for use in its consumer satellite products.

7 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

Ferro Unveils Metallization Pastes at PVSEC 2011

SABIC Exhibits Thermoplastic Solutions at Aircraft Interiors Expo

Plant-Based Plastic to be Used in AT+T’s Accessory Packaging

Momentive Performance Materials Unveils Additives for Polyurethane Foams

SABIC’s Lexan Polycarbonate Sheet Contributes to Sustainability of Buildings

Eastman Expands Benzoflex Plasticizer Production Line at Estonia

LifeNet Made of Polypropylene Fibers Proven for Superior Effectiveness

Maguire Products Introduces Dual Control System for Switching Between Resin Boxes

Teijin Chemicals’ SCINTIREX Low-Cost Plastic for Radiation Detectors

Think Wireless Selects ElectriPlast Conductive Plastics for Antenna Applications

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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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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Editorial Highlights