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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

Are Tannin-Based Polymeric Foams Greener?

A paper recently published in the journal Polymers reviewed the feasibility of using tannin-based polymeric foams as a greener alternative to non-renewable rigid polymeric cellular foams, specifically for building insulation.

27 Sep 2022

Researchers Discuss Ion Mobility Through Solid Polymeric Electrolytes

In a paper recently published in the journal ACS Polymers Au, researchers reviewed the physical origins of typical liquid transport mechanisms, matrix dynamics, and ionic transport decoupling and explored the conditions ...

27 Sep 2022

Study Details How a Class of Durable Plastics can be Perpetually Broken Down and Remade

One day in the not-too-distant future, the plastics in our satellites, cars and electronics may all be living their second, 25th or 250th lives.

27 Sep 2022

Designing a New Upcycling System for Synthetic Polyesters

Despite the fact that plastics and synthetic polymers have a variety of beneficial qualities, poor management has led to extensive pollution that harms our ecosystems.

27 Sep 2022

Making Magnetic Materials with High Internal Phase Emulsion Polymer Foam

In a paper recently published in the Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, researchers explored the factors required to prepare an efficient ferrofluid (FF) high internal phase emulsion polymer foam (polyHIPE) usi...

23 Sep 2022

sensXPERT Enables Plastics Manufacturers to Increase their Production Efficiency by up to 30%

NETZSCH Process Intelligence, a corporate venture of NETZSCH Group (Germany), has announced the launch of sensXPERT, a technology business designed to deliver significant productivity and quality benefits to processors in the plastics industry through data-driven manufacturing solutions.

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 22 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

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

Are Tannin-Based Polymeric Foams Greener?

Researchers Discuss Ion Mobility Through Solid Polymeric Electrolytes

Study Details How a Class of Durable Plastics can be Perpetually Broken Down and Remade

Designing a New Upcycling System for Synthetic Polyesters

Making Magnetic Materials with High Internal Phase Emulsion Polymer Foam

sensXPERT Enables Plastics Manufacturers to Increase their Production Efficiency by up to 30%

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

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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

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2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

4Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6Single-Atom Catalysts for Efficient Chemical Reactions

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