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RPP Containers Increases Size of DuraGreen Plastic Bulk Container

RPP Containers has added a new height size of 39 inches to its DuraGreen™ 4840 Footprint of environmentally-sustainable, reusable, plastic bulk containers.

31 Jan 2011

Dotmar Continues to Invest in Polyurethane Processing in Australia

The Polyurethane Plant within Dotmar continues to be a growth focal point for the business as a whole. 2010 had seen the installation and commissioning of the acquired dispensing equipment increasing the capacity, capability and consistency in quality equal to that of some of the largest Polyurethane manufacturers within Australia.

From Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd 30 Jan 2011

Blackstone Completes Acquisition of Polymer Group Inc

Scorpio Acquisition Corporation, an affiliate of Blackstone Capital Partners V L.P. (NYSE: BX) ("Blackstone"), has completed its previously announced acquisition of Polymer Group, Inc. ("PGI"). The tr...

30 Jan 2011

Key Plastics Announces Intention to Close Manufacturing Facility in Indiana

Key Plastics L.L.C., a global leader in engineered plastics and assemblies for the automotive industry, today announced its intention to close its operations in Hartford City, Indiana consolidating that business into its other North American manufacturing sites during 2011.

29 Jan 2011

Scientists Can Now Design New Artificial Self-Healing Sticky Substance

Scientists can now manufacture a synthetic version of the self-healing sticky substance that mussels use to anchor themselves to rocks in pounding ocean surf and surging tidal basins.

29 Jan 2011

Researchers Create Top-Gate Organic Field-Effect Transistor for Flexible Plastic Electronics

In the quest to develop flexible plastic electronics, one of the stumbling blocks has been creating transistors with enough stability for them to function in a variety of environments while still maintaining the current needed to power the devices.

29 Jan 2011

Resource Polymers Expects Sales of Recycled Plastics to Grow by 150%

Fox Petroleum Inc. announced today its Canadian based subsidiary Resource Polymers Inc. has seen a huge increase in demand for recycling and the company expects year over year sales to grow by more than 150%.

28 Jan 2011

Researchers Create Touchscreens Using Mixture of Carbon Nanotubes and Polymers

Just touching it slightly with the tips of your fingers is enough. You can effortlessly write, navigate, open menu windows or rotate images on touchscreens.

28 Jan 2011

Researchers Develop New Technique for Prototyping Nanoscale Devices

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new technique for rapidly prototyping nanoscale devices and structures that is so inexpensive the "print head" can be thrown away when done. Hard-tip, sof...

28 Jan 2011

New Book on Miniemulsion Polymerization Technology

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's book "Miniemulsion Polymerization Technology" to their offering. Explains miniemulsion technology and techniques and why they...

28 Jan 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

RPP Containers Increases Size of DuraGreen Plastic Bulk Container

Dotmar Continues to Invest in Polyurethane Processing in Australia

Blackstone Completes Acquisition of Polymer Group Inc

Key Plastics Announces Intention to Close Manufacturing Facility in Indiana

Scientists Can Now Design New Artificial Self-Healing Sticky Substance

Researchers Create Top-Gate Organic Field-Effect Transistor for Flexible Plastic Electronics

Resource Polymers Expects Sales of Recycled Plastics to Grow by 150%

Researchers Create Touchscreens Using Mixture of Carbon Nanotubes and Polymers

Researchers Develop New Technique for Prototyping Nanoscale Devices

New Book on Miniemulsion Polymerization Technology

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

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An Overview of Hydrogen Production, Storage and Transportation Methods

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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

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

3Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

4Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

5The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

6Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Address Future Lithium Shortages

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