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Fabricating Fluoropolymers with Immersion Precipitation Printing

In an article recently published in the journal Additive Manufacturing, researchers discussed immersion precipitation printing for the non-templated manufacturing of patterned fluoropolymer membranes.

6 Jul 2022

Researchers Find a Way to Use Low-Energy Light to Manipulate Plastic Films

A team of Florida State University researchers has uncovered a way to use low-energy light to manipulate photopolymers or plastic films -; a finding that has implications for a wide range of technologies that use light as an energy source to create shape-shifting structures.

29 Jun 2022

Developing Electronic Tongues with Conjugated Polymers

Researchers reviewed the use of conjugated polymer-based electronic tongues (CPETs) in different applications in the food and beverage industry in a new paper.

29 Jun 2022

Treating Water with Polymer Nanocomposites

In a review recently published in the open-access journal Polymers, researchers presented a holistic view of advanced polymeric nanocomposites for applications in water treatment.

22 Jun 2022

Researchers Develop Novel Polymers to Assist Farmers With Increased Agricultural Yields

A novel approach developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham could be used to cover the roots of plants with environments that support bacterial development, resulting in stronger, healthier plants and increased agrarian yields in agriculture.

22 Jun 2022

Study Analyzes Cell Adhesion Behaviors on Spider Silk Fibers

The cultivation of silk has been done for centuries with the help of domesticated silkworms. However, it has been hard to commercially produce spider silk in the majority as a result of their cannibalistic tendencies.

22 Jun 2022

Scientists Develop Bio-Degradable, Plant-Based Coating as an Alternative to Replace Plastic

A Rutgers scientist has created a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods to protect them from pathogenic and spoilage microbes as well as transportation harm, to develop ecologically acceptable alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers.

21 Jun 2022

Tackling Plastic Pollution with Solid-State Photocatalysis

Plastic pollution is a critical environmental issue which requires innovative approaches to mitigate the level of plastic waste entering the environment. Now, a review paper has been published in Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing evaluating the potential use of solid-state photocatalysis for tackling plastic pollution.

21 Jun 2022

Research Shows How New Polymer Sequence Creates Bilayer-Folded Lamellar Mesophase

Polymers, which are huge molecules built up of smaller molecules that repeat, are present in almost everything humans use in their daily lives. Polymers can be either natural or man-made. DNA, proteins, and materials like silk, gelatin, and collagen are examples of natural polymers, often known as biopolymers.

20 Jun 2022

Researchers Create Electrically Conductive Paints in a Variety of Common Solvents, Likely to be More Cost-Effective

Electrically conductive polymers, like polyaniline, in medical equipment, automobiles, and much other advanced technology, keep numerous fragile components together.

17 Jun 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

Fabricating Fluoropolymers with Immersion Precipitation Printing

Researchers Find a Way to Use Low-Energy Light to Manipulate Plastic Films

Developing Electronic Tongues with Conjugated Polymers

Treating Water with Polymer Nanocomposites

Researchers Develop Novel Polymers to Assist Farmers With Increased Agricultural Yields

Study Analyzes Cell Adhesion Behaviors on Spider Silk Fibers

Scientists Develop Bio-Degradable, Plant-Based Coating as an Alternative to Replace Plastic

Tackling Plastic Pollution with Solid-State Photocatalysis

Research Shows How New Polymer Sequence Creates Bilayer-Folded Lamellar Mesophase

Researchers Create Electrically Conductive Paints in a Variety of Common Solvents, Likely to be More Cost-Effective

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

MX-Lab: Material Research & Alloying Machine

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

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Determining Gravimetric Sample Composition of Mixtures with Unknown Constituents

The Role of Sulfur Analysis in Advancing Superalloy Performance

Thermogravimetric Testing of Plastic

FELTMETAL Enhances Soundproofing in Aerospace Applications

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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

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

1A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

2Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

3Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

4New Membrane Technology Captures 99 % of Waste Aluminum

5Novel Method for Accelerating Charging Rates in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

6Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

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