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Professional Plastics to Distribute Meldin Polyimide Shapes

Saint Gobain Performance Plastics and Professional Plastics have signed a deal to distribute Meldin 2000, 6000 and 7000 series of polyimide shapes in North America and Southeast Asia.

28 Jun 2011

Celotex Introduces Polyisocyanurate Insulation Product with Improved Lamba Value

Celotex has introduced a new premium performance polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation product called the FR5000, which offers an improved lambda value of 0.021 W/mK to provide superior U-values.

28 Jun 2011

Greenstar Recycling, Vadxx Energy Form JV to Produce Crude Oil from Plastics

Vadxx Energy, a developer of proprietary processes that convert petroleum-based products into natural gas and synthetic crude oil, and Greenstar Recycling, a provider of sustainable recycling solutions, have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to transform recycled plastic into synthetic crude oil.

27 Jun 2011

Integral Technologies Introduces EP-CF66 Electrically Conductive Composite Material

Integral Technologies has added a new resin-based material to its portfolio of non-corrosive, electrically conductive composite products. The ElectriPlast-CF66 composite material is ideal for aerospace, marine and automotive applications that require excellent mechanical, thermal and electro-magnetic shielding properties.

24 Jun 2011

Borealis to Shut Down Low-Pressure Melamine Facilities in Austria

Borealis, a company specializing in chemical and unique plastics solutions, has confirmed to close two low-pressure facilities that have a total annual production capacity of 30 kt of melamine.

From Borealis AG 24 Jun 2011

Integral Technologies Introduces Lightweight Conductive Hybrid Plastics for Demanding Applications

Integral Technologies has introduced a new resin-based, electrically conductive material, called ElectriPlast-CF66, which is designed to meet challenging electro-magnetic shielding, mechanical properties and thermal requirements for applications in aerospace, marine and automotive industries.

23 Jun 2011

Eastman to Acquire Sterling Chemicals and Restart Idled Plasticizer Plant

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Sterling Chemicals, Inc. (OTC BB:SCHI.OB), a single site North American petrochemical producer, for $1...

From Eastman 22 Jun 2011

New Technique Produces Artificial Bone that Mimics the Structure of Natural Bone

A new technique for producing artificial bone implants has been developed by Korean researchers. Published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Material (STAM), the technique combines two methods to approximate both types of bone tissue.

21 Jun 2011

Researchers Develop New Method to Study Properties of Nafion Polymer

Two research groups at Virginia Tech have developed a method by coupling X-ray scattering and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to measure the internal structure of Nafion, a polymer made up of molecules that demonstrate the tough and non-sticky properties of Teflon and conductive characteristics of battery acid.

21 Jun 2011

OPTICOR Advanced Transparent Plastic to be Featured at the Paris Air Show

PPG Aerospace has announced that the brand name of its advanced transparent plastic material will be unveiled at the Paris Air Show, scheduled from June 20 to 26, 2011. OPTICOR is the first transparent plastic that has been developed for aerospace applications.

20 Jun 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

Professional Plastics to Distribute Meldin Polyimide Shapes

Celotex Introduces Polyisocyanurate Insulation Product with Improved Lamba Value

Greenstar Recycling, Vadxx Energy Form JV to Produce Crude Oil from Plastics

Integral Technologies Introduces EP-CF66 Electrically Conductive Composite Material

Borealis to Shut Down Low-Pressure Melamine Facilities in Austria

Integral Technologies Introduces Lightweight Conductive Hybrid Plastics for Demanding Applications

Eastman to Acquire Sterling Chemicals and Restart Idled Plasticizer Plant

New Technique Produces Artificial Bone that Mimics the Structure of Natural Bone

Researchers Develop New Method to Study Properties of Nafion Polymer

OPTICOR Advanced Transparent Plastic to be Featured at the Paris Air Show

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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

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High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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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

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

2Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

3Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

4Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

5Emerson Helps Oil and Gas Company Meet Emissions Standards with New Electric Dump Valves

6Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

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