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Analysis on Game-Changing Partnerships in Bioplastics and Biofuels Sector

The many bioplastics and biofuels start-ups all claim cost parity and scalability, but in reality rising economic and business pressures, encroaching corporate competitors, and stiffening regulations threaten to force many start-ups out of the game, while a select few will go on to find commercial success.

20 Jan 2011

Worldwide Sealant Manufacturers Benefit from XIAMETER Bundle Program

The XIAMETER® brand from Dow Corning recently launched a “bundle” program for sealant manufacturers around the world.

From Dow Corning 20 Jan 2011

Novamont Establishes New Bioplastics Company in North America

Novamont S.p.A, a worldwide leader in bioplastics and compostable materials, expands its presence in North America with a new company Novamont North America, Inc. headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.

20 Jan 2011

Axion International Secures Sub-Contract to Supply Composite Railroad Ties for US Military Applications

Axion International producer of the world’s strongest recycled composite plastic industrial building products and railroad ties, announced it has been awarded a $100,000 railroad tie sub-contract in support of 3D Global Solutions winning proposal with Beale Air Force Base in Northern California.

20 Jan 2011

Adding Graphite to Extruded Polystyrene Creates Better Insulating Material

BASF is now introducing onto the market a new XPS (extruded polystyrene rigid foam, brand name Styrodur® C) that has an around 20 percent better lambda value than competitive products.

From BASF Corporation 19 Jan 2011

Scientists Develop New Nano-Structured Polymer Materials to Grow Human Stem Cells

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 322,000 deaths globally per year are linked to severe injuries from fire and in many of these cases death could have been avoided with surgical intervention....

19 Jan 2011

RPC Group Signs Agreement to Buy Superfos Industries

RPC Group Plc ("RPC") has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Superfos Industries a/s ("Superfos”).

19 Jan 2011

New Report Shows US Green Packaging Demand to Exceed $42 Billion in 2014

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Green Packaging. US green packaging demand to top $42 billion in 2014 US demand for recycled content, reusable and biodegr...

From Report Linker 19 Jan 2011

Konarka, Texas University Researchers Join to Improve Plastic Solar Cell Technologies

A recently announced formal partnership between researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Konarka Technologies Inc. could lead to improved plastic solar cell technologies. The partnership matches faculty th...

19 Jan 2011

Global Analysis on Nylon Engineering Resins Industry

Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) announces the completion of the first edition 2011 World Nylon Engineering Resins Analysis, an annual global study that covers historical trends and future projections for supply, demand, production, capacity, trade, pricing and profitability of the global nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 resin industry for the period 2005 to 2015.

19 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

Analysis on Game-Changing Partnerships in Bioplastics and Biofuels Sector

Worldwide Sealant Manufacturers Benefit from XIAMETER Bundle Program

Novamont Establishes New Bioplastics Company in North America

Axion International Secures Sub-Contract to Supply Composite Railroad Ties for US Military Applications

Adding Graphite to Extruded Polystyrene Creates Better Insulating Material

Scientists Develop New Nano-Structured Polymer Materials to Grow Human Stem Cells

RPC Group Signs Agreement to Buy Superfos Industries

New Report Shows US Green Packaging Demand to Exceed $42 Billion in 2014

Konarka, Texas University Researchers Join to Improve Plastic Solar Cell Technologies

Global Analysis on Nylon Engineering Resins Industry

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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How to Optimize Crude Oil Analysis

Sustainable Stillness: Redefining Research Facility Design with STACIS Quiet Islands

An Overview of Hydrogen Production, Storage and Transportation Methods

TOC and TNb Analysis for Petrochemical Wastewater Treatment

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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