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Cornell Researchers’ New Advancement Could Lead to Efficient Solar Cells

Cornell researchers have developed a new method to create a patterned single-crystal thin film of semiconductor material that could lead to more efficient photovoltaic cells and batteries.

12 Oct 2010

Major Leaders to Discuss Future of Petrochemical Industry at GPCA Forum

The petrochemical and chemical industry is recovering from the global recession and shifting its focus away from crisis management to driving innovation for future growth. At the Fifth Annual GPCA Forum, taking place ...

12 Oct 2010

Global Study on Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Labo...

12 Oct 2010

RPC Containers Corby Offers Packaging for Marks + Spencer’s New British Groceries

The major launch of Marks & Spencer’s new British Groceries range, with new branding for more 70 products, includes a plastic jar solution supplied by RPC Containers Corby.

11 Oct 2010

BASF to Concentrate Compostable Plastic Efforts on Ecoflex and Ecovio Blends

BASF will focus on its products Ecoflex® and Ecovio® as biodegradable and compostable plastics for agricultural use. As a consequence, business with the additive Envirocare® for oxo-biodegradable plastics was terminated effective July 1, 2010.

From BASF Corporation 11 Oct 2010

New Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate Alloys Open Up New Possibilities

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ leadership in developing materials that reduce system costs and respond to its customers’ sustainability needs has resulted in another landmark achievement: an expanded portfolio of Geloy* polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-styrene-acrylate (PC/ASA) resin blends that open new opportunities for key market sectors.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 11 Oct 2010

Momentive Performance Materials to Launch Technological Advancements at UTECH 2010

At UTECH North America 2010, Momentive Performance Materials will introduce a number of technological advancements that can help reduce the use of petroleum-based materials in the production of foam products and improve energy efficiency in a range of applications.

8 Oct 2010

Lightwave Logic Provides Test Update on Perkinamine NR Optical Material

Lightwave Logic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LWLG) a technology company focused on the development of the 'Next Generation Electro-Optic Polymer Material Platform' for applications in high speed fiber-optic data co...

8 Oct 2010

Natures Composites Offers Exterior Products Made from Recycled Plastics

Natures Composites is redefining the decking and fencing industry as the first company to invent, manufacture and distribute revolutionary exterior products made from wheat straw and recycled plastics.

8 Oct 2010

Researchers Find That Solar Cell Structure Lowers Energy Conversion Rate

A team of researchers from North Carolina State University and the U.K. has found that the low rate of energy conversion in all-polymer solar-cell technology is caused by the structure of the solar cells themselves. They...

8 Oct 2010

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

Cornell Researchers’ New Advancement Could Lead to Efficient Solar Cells

Major Leaders to Discuss Future of Petrochemical Industry at GPCA Forum

Global Study on Laboratory Glassware and Plasticware Market

RPC Containers Corby Offers Packaging for Marks + Spencer’s New British Groceries

BASF to Concentrate Compostable Plastic Efforts on Ecoflex and Ecovio Blends

New Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile-Styrene-Acrylate Alloys Open Up New Possibilities

Momentive Performance Materials to Launch Technological Advancements at UTECH 2010

Lightwave Logic Provides Test Update on Perkinamine NR Optical Material

Natures Composites Offers Exterior Products Made from Recycled Plastics

Researchers Find That Solar Cell Structure Lowers Energy Conversion Rate

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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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

What is the Difference Between Glass and Ceramics?

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

2Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

3Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

4Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Address Future Lithium Shortages

5Exploring the Applications of Biopolymers

6The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

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