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Polymer Group Complete Installation of Spunbound Line

Polymer Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: POLGA, POLGB) today announced it has completed the installation of its new state-of-the-art spunbond line in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to serve hygiene and medical customers in the ...

11 May 2009

Lunar Blanket Protects Astronauts from Radiation

Alien creatures are the least of NASA's worries when it comes to moon travel. There are several potential threats to future missions - with space radiation at the top of the list. Now, a group of students at North Ca...

11 May 2009

AIJU Uses Plastograph to Blend Lead Containing Polymer Reference Materials

The use of a polymer in product making generally requires it to be blended with other ingredients, which add certain special characteristics to the final product. Due to the high cost of plastic as well as the use of cer...

11 May 2009

New Vespel Shapes from DuPont Provide Solutions for Aerospace, Semiconductors and Materials Handling

The new SCP polymer family from DuPont Vespel is now available in shapes. The Vespel SCP family of products delivers improved part life, reduced weight and cuts costs. These benefits are delivered though increased temper...

10 May 2009

Biosensor Can Detect Sexually Transmitted Disease

The Nanosensors group from the URV has created a biosensor, an electrical and biological device, which is able to selectively detect the Candida albicans yeast in very small quantities of only 50 cfu/ml (colony-forming units per millilitre).

7 May 2009

Computer Models to be Developed to Predict Behaviour of Self Healing Materials

Materials engineered to self-repair or self-heal have been the subject of Hollywood films for decades. While prototypes of materials that self-seal cracks in buildings, roadways, airplanes, spacecraft and other devices a...

6 May 2009

Imatek Installs Impact Tester at Firestone

Imatek has recently completed the successful installation of an IM100 Impact Tester at Firestone Industrial Products, NL.

From Imatek Ltd. 6 May 2009

Loads of Potential Applications for Force Sensitive Polymers

Parachute cords, climbing ropes, and smart coatings for bridges that change color when overstressed are several possible uses for force-sensitive polymers being developed by researchers at the University of Illinois.

6 May 2009

BASF Opens Fuel Cell Production Facility

Furthering its leadership position in the development of energy management solutions, BASF today announced it has officially opened its BASF Fuel Cell production facility in Somerset, New Jersey. The modern facility uses advanced production and automation technologies to fabricate ready-for-use high-temperature Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) units -- the heart of the fuel cell.

From BASF Corporation 6 May 2009

Biodegradable Reference Materials for Tissue Engineering Launched by NIST

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) last week issued its first reference materials to support the new and growing field of tissue engineering for medicine.

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 5 May 2009

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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

Polymer Group Complete Installation of Spunbound Line

Lunar Blanket Protects Astronauts from Radiation

AIJU Uses Plastograph to Blend Lead Containing Polymer Reference Materials

New Vespel Shapes from DuPont Provide Solutions for Aerospace, Semiconductors and Materials Handling

Biosensor Can Detect Sexually Transmitted Disease

Computer Models to be Developed to Predict Behaviour of Self Healing Materials

Imatek Installs Impact Tester at Firestone

Loads of Potential Applications for Force Sensitive Polymers

BASF Opens Fuel Cell Production Facility

Biodegradable Reference Materials for Tissue Engineering Launched by NIST

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

ultraWAVE 3: Single reaction chamber technology

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

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Studying Triplet States and Singlet Oxygen Generation in Photosensitizers

Enhancing STEM Education: The Role of Undergraduate Research

Reimagining Electrode Loading Analysis

Low Power Elemental Mapping for Sample Analysis

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

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

1Lithium Recovery from Spent LFP-NMC Batteries via Atmospheric Water Leaching

2New Alloy Beats Invar’s Thermal Stability

3Atomic-Scale Platinum Clusters for Efficient Catalysis

4Jabil Recognizes Nordson Electronics Solutions with the 2024 Best Strategic Supplier Award

5New Bio-Based Thermoset Offers Durability and Recyclability

6Stable Lithium Plating and Stripping Mechanism in Anode-Less Lithium Batteries

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