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Air Product Highlight Personal Care Polymer Range at Cosmetics Show in Munich

Personal care formulators can expect enhanced deposition and retention of actives on the skin, as well as excellent sensory benefits, using Air Products' (NYSE:APD) Intelimer 8600 Emulsion Polymer, Mona Noor, senior ...

From Air Products PLC 23 Apr 2009

PV5200 Photovoltaic Encapsulant Sheets Commercially Availaible from DuPont

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions (DPVS) announces commercial availability of new DuPont PV5200 Series photovoltaic (PV) encapsulant sheets, based on polyvinyl butyral (PVB) polymer technology. The new PVB sheets offer physi...

23 Apr 2009

Discovery Could Lead to a Cost and Energy Efficient Method for Turning Biomass into an Alternative Fuel

Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers have discovered a potential chink in the armor of fibers that make the cell walls of certain inedible plant materials so tough. The insight ultimately could lead to a cost-ef...

22 Apr 2009

Biodegradable Nanofibre Fabric Could Help Athletes Reciver Quicker from Torn Tendons

A tendon can be one of the most common and frustrating injuries for an athlete - often forcing them to stay away from the sports field for up to eight weeks. But now the pioneering research of a University of Manchester student could be about to speed up the recovery process.

21 Apr 2009

WACKER Showcase New Silicone for Cosmetic Applications

WACKER, the Munich-based chemical company, is showcasing innovative products for a wide range of cosmetic applications at in-cosmetics 2009, taking place in Munich from April 21 to 23. WACKER’s first highlight is a new silicone elastomer gel – an additive that ensures long-lasting cosmetic action and feels pleasantly soft on the skin.

21 Apr 2009

Plastics Replace Metals in Wall-Hung Condensing Boilers

To enhance the cost and environmental benefits of wall-hung condensing boilers for residential use, SABIC Innovative Plastics offers high-performance Noryl, Ultem and Cycoloy resins to replace traditional metals such as copper and brass used in boiler components, such as condenser housings and manifolds.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 21 Apr 2009

New Low VOC Polymer Formulations Suited Contact Adhesives

Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, announces a series of new formulations designed to support lower Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) requirements and reduce costs associated wi...

20 Apr 2009

Engineered Nanoparticles are a Better Way to Deliver Drugs Directly to Tumors

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology has demonstrated a better way to deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors b...

20 Apr 2009

Safer Packaging Necessary for Transportation of Fluorescent Lamps to Recycling Facilities

Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found most containers employed for storage and transportation of used fluorescent lamps to recycling centers do not provide necessary levels of protectio...

17 Apr 2009

New Method for Reducing the Size of Circuitry

A University of Colorado at Boulder team has developed a new method of shrinking the size of circuitry used in nanotechnology devices like computer chips and solar cells by using two separate colors of light. Like cur...

17 Apr 2009

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

Air Product Highlight Personal Care Polymer Range at Cosmetics Show in Munich

PV5200 Photovoltaic Encapsulant Sheets Commercially Availaible from DuPont

Discovery Could Lead to a Cost and Energy Efficient Method for Turning Biomass into an Alternative Fuel

Biodegradable Nanofibre Fabric Could Help Athletes Reciver Quicker from Torn Tendons

WACKER Showcase New Silicone for Cosmetic Applications

Plastics Replace Metals in Wall-Hung Condensing Boilers

New Low VOC Polymer Formulations Suited Contact Adhesives

Engineered Nanoparticles are a Better Way to Deliver Drugs Directly to Tumors

Safer Packaging Necessary for Transportation of Fluorescent Lamps to Recycling Facilities

New Method for Reducing the Size of Circuitry

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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Editorial Highlights