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Arburg Energy Efficiency Award Presented to LEGO

As a company devoted to energy efficiency in thought and action, Arburg annually bestows an award to a customer who places particular emphasis on energy efficiency in its philosophy and activities. On 22 March 2011, the LEGO Group was delighted to receive the Arburg Energy Efficiency Award.

From Arburg GmbH 29 Mar 2011

RPC Introduces Retortable Barrier Containers for Foodservice Applications

RPC Containers Corby has introduced an improved line of retortable barrier containers for the food industry. The ‘Uncan’ range offers enhanced durability, food safety and considerable cost savings by replacing large format glass jars and metal cans.

29 Mar 2011

Dow Coating Materials Introduces New Pre-Composite Polymer Technology

The Dow Chemical’s worldwide business unit, Dow Coating Materials (DCM), has introduced an innovative polymer technology called EVOQUE Pre-Composite Polymer Technology.

From Dow Chemicals 29 Mar 2011

Nanotech Signs Accord with Russian Company for Manufacture and Distribution of Green Polyurethane

EPOD Solar declared that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nanotech Industries International has signed an accord with Nanotop, a Russian company owned by Leonid Tavrovsky, for the production and distribution rights of its Hybrid Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane or Green Polyurethane, in the Russian Federation.

28 Mar 2011

BASF Biodegradable Plastic Used for Pilot Waste Management Project

BASF’s biodegradable plastic Ecovio® FS Film is being used in a pilot project by the waste management service AWB, in the district of Bad Dürkheim , Germany.

From BASF Corporation 27 Mar 2011

Kraton Performance Polymers to Showcase Products at INDEX 11 in the GENEVA PALEXPO

Kraton Performance Polymers, producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC), has declared that it will participate at the INDEX 11 in the GENEVA PALEXPO Exhibition and Conference Centre, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland.

25 Mar 2011

Catalysts Made of Polymer-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Exhibit High Energy Output

A research team at Case Western Reserve University has discovered that catalysts produced from carbon nanotubes immersed in a polymer solution have energy output equal to or more than platinum catalysts in fuel cells.

25 Mar 2011

Air Products to Introduce New Polymer Products at 2011 In-Cosmetics

Air Products announced that at it will introduce its Deposilk Q1 Polymer at 2011 In-Cosmetics show to be conducted in Milan, Italy from 29 to 31, March 2011.

25 Mar 2011

FKuR Launch Transparent Flexible Biopolymer

FKuR has launched a new transparent, flexible biopolymer. Called Bio-Flex® F 2201 CL this material contains a high content of renewable resources and, in line with the other resins in the Bio-Flex® family, can be processed easily on standard LDPE blown film lines and converting equipment.

From FKuR Kunststoff GmbH 24 Mar 2011

iSmithers Rapra Publish Book on Structure and Properties of Crosslinked Polymers

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Structure and Properties of Crosslinked Polymers.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 24 Mar 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

Arburg Energy Efficiency Award Presented to LEGO

RPC Introduces Retortable Barrier Containers for Foodservice Applications

Dow Coating Materials Introduces New Pre-Composite Polymer Technology

Nanotech Signs Accord with Russian Company for Manufacture and Distribution of Green Polyurethane

BASF Biodegradable Plastic Used for Pilot Waste Management Project

Kraton Performance Polymers to Showcase Products at INDEX 11 in the GENEVA PALEXPO

Catalysts Made of Polymer-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Exhibit High Energy Output

Air Products to Introduce New Polymer Products at 2011 In-Cosmetics

FKuR Launch Transparent Flexible Biopolymer

iSmithers Rapra Publish Book on Structure and Properties of Crosslinked Polymers

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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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