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Material Extrusion-Based 3D Printing Using Mica-Involved Thermoplastic

A paper published in Additive Manufacturing has demonstrated how embedding mica platelets into polyetherketoneketone, a popular thermoplastic that has utility for sectors including the automotive industry, can improve its properties.

6 Jan 2022

Food Industry Plastics: Considering Thermo-Oxidation

In a recent study published in the journal Materials, researchers from Poland conducted thermogravimetric analysis and scanning calorimetry of plastics used in the food industry.

5 Jan 2022

Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers with FBG Sensors

The newest research in Materials looked at the thermo-mechanical performance of additively made Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) with incorporated Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors and their suitability for use under thermal stress.

30 Dec 2021

SiO2 Modified Polyimide Film Surface Discharge

For nanocomposite modification, differently doped nano-SiO2 are introduced into polyimide by researchers as per the latest paper published in the journal Polymers.

29 Dec 2021

Using Bio-Renewable Oligomers and Monomers to Produce Coatings

Over at the Department of Organic Chemical Technology and Polymer Materials, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Engineering, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Poland, a team of researchers have been developing a method to produce renewable polymer coatings using bio-renewable oligomers and monomers.

23 Dec 2021

Promising Anode Material Made with Bio-Based Polymers for Li-Ion Batteries

With climate change persisting, a growing number of scientists are these days concentrating on enhancing electric vehicles (EVs) to make them a more appealing alternative to standard gas cars. The battery enhancement of EVs is a significant issue to attract additional drives.

21 Dec 2021

Synthesis of Highly Impact-Resistant Block Polymer-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs – sometimes called thermoplastic rubbers) are a chemically-bonded combination of multiple polymers ("copolymer") – typically a plastic and a rubber – that have both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties.

21 Dec 2021

Self-Healing 3D-Printed Plastic Can Repair Itself... Using Only Light

UNSW engineers have demonstrated a way to help 3D-printed plastic heal itself at room temperature using only lights.

17 Dec 2021

Researchers Detect Diverse Levels of Toxicity in Supposedly Similar Microplastic Particles

The effects of microplastics are being explored by many studies around the world with special attention on their environment and health impacts.

15 Dec 2021

New Materials for Treating Trauma Injuries with Hemostatic Wound Healing

A new paper presented in the Pharmaceutics journal has explored the use of polymers to support hemostatic wound healing; a novel approach to helping reduce the risk of hemorrhage-related death following severe wounding.

14 Dec 2021

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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

Material Extrusion-Based 3D Printing Using Mica-Involved Thermoplastic

Food Industry Plastics: Considering Thermo-Oxidation

Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers with FBG Sensors

SiO2 Modified Polyimide Film Surface Discharge

Using Bio-Renewable Oligomers and Monomers to Produce Coatings

Promising Anode Material Made with Bio-Based Polymers for Li-Ion Batteries

Synthesis of Highly Impact-Resistant Block Polymer-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers

Self-Healing 3D-Printed Plastic Can Repair Itself... Using Only Light

Researchers Detect Diverse Levels of Toxicity in Supposedly Similar Microplastic Particles

New Materials for Treating Trauma Injuries with Hemostatic Wound Healing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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 to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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