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Ultrapure Synthetic Polyurethane Dispersions from Bayer Meet Green Chemistry Requirements

The Baycusan C product line satisfies the key requirements that the cosmetics industry places on "green" raw materials. For example, these ultrapure synthetic polyurethane dispersions, developed by Bayer Materi...

17 Mar 2010

BASF Develop Low Warpage Grade of PBT

Product developers at BASF have augmented the PBT range (PBT: polybutylene terephthalate) by a particularly new low-warpage type. The latest addition to this already low-warpage Ultradur® S4090 family is the plastic Ultradur S4090 GM11.

From BASF Corporation 17 Mar 2010

Benefits of Using Polyurethane Raw Material in Sunscreens

At the In-Cosmetics 2010 trade show in Paris from April 13 to 15 Bayer MaterialScience will be presenting new and extensive test results giving proof of the benefits of the polyurethane raw material Baycusan C 1000 also ...

17 Mar 2010

iSmithers Rapra Publishing Release Report on Polymers in Aerospace Applications

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Polymers in Aerospace Applications, the final report in the acclaimed series of Rapra Review Reports.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 16 Mar 2010

HEXPOL Acquire Leading European Manufacturer of Thermoplastic Elastomers

HEXPOL has come to an agreement with the VITA Group to acquire VTC TPE Group. VTC TPE Group is a leading developer and manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer compounds (TPE Compounding) and has production units in G...

16 Mar 2010

Cork May Replace Synthetic Materials for Energy Absorbing Applications in Cars

Crash-test dummies could soon be facing vehicle collision tests in cars padded with cork rather than traditional materials such as polymer foams or porous aluminium metal, according to Portuguese engineers writing in the...

15 Mar 2010

Discovery Could Lead to New Kinds of Biodegradable, Biocompatible Polymers

In a paper published in the American Chemical Society journal, Macromolecules, scientists from IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Stanford University detail discoveries that could lead to the development of new types of biodegradable, biocompatible plastics. The result of a multi-year research effort, the breakthrough also could lead to a new recycling process that has the potential to significantly increase the ability to recycle and reuse common PET and plant-based plastics in the future.

15 Mar 2010

Compliant Systems - Materials that Change Shape and Bend without Needing Joints

Flavio Campanile, head of a research group in Empa’s Mechanics for Modeling and Simulation Laboratory, is convinced that aircraft can be made which move more elegantly and, above all, more economically through the air. “Sooner or later it will be possible to make wings without ailerons, flaps and thousands of individual parts. They will have in principle only one component, which continually changes shape.”

12 Mar 2010

Porvair Sciences Catalogue Includes Many Polystyrene and Polypropylene Products

The Porvair Sciences Product Catalogue for 2010 is packed with vital information on the company's wide range of microplates, plate sealers and microplate evaporators to help you get the best from your separations, as...

From Porvair Filtration Group 11 Mar 2010

Manufacturer of High Performance Sintered Porous Plastic Materials Opens Class 100000 Clean Room Facility

Porvair Filtration Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of novel, high performance sintered porous plastic materials and products for life science applications, has opened a new Class 100000 (ISO Class 8) clean room facility at its Wrexham, UK site.

From Porvair Filtration Group 11 Mar 2010

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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

Ultrapure Synthetic Polyurethane Dispersions from Bayer Meet Green Chemistry Requirements

BASF Develop Low Warpage Grade of PBT

Benefits of Using Polyurethane Raw Material in Sunscreens

iSmithers Rapra Publishing Release Report on Polymers in Aerospace Applications

HEXPOL Acquire Leading European Manufacturer of Thermoplastic Elastomers

Cork May Replace Synthetic Materials for Energy Absorbing Applications in Cars

Discovery Could Lead to New Kinds of Biodegradable, Biocompatible Polymers

Compliant Systems - Materials that Change Shape and Bend without Needing Joints

Porvair Sciences Catalogue Includes Many Polystyrene and Polypropylene Products

Manufacturer of High Performance Sintered Porous Plastic Materials Opens Class 100000 Clean Room Facility

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

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

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High-Precision TNb Analysis in Water Using ISO 20236 Standards

What is the Difference Between Glass and Ceramics?

The Hidden Dangers of BPA in Plastic Water Bottles and How to Test for Them

How to Optimize Semiconductor Lithography with Multi-Sensor Metrology

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

2Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

3Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

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

5Manganese-Based Cathode Technology Accelerates Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation

6Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

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