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Antibacterial Polymer Degradable into Biocompatible Compounds

In a recent paper published in the journal Materials, researchers developed a new antibacterial polymer using reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization of thiazole moiety attached hydroxyethyl methacrylate monomer to obtain poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and a derivative of vitamin B1.

10 Dec 2021

Using Starch Copolymers in the Biomedical Field

Attractive materials that are gaining interest in the field of bioengineering are starch copolymers, and their use for biomedical applications is the focus of a paper in the journal Carbohydrate Polymers.

9 Dec 2021

Cellulose Diacetate-Based Materials Disintegrate in the Ocean More Quickly than Previously Thought

Cellulose diacetate, a bio-based plastic widely used in consumer goods, disintegrates, and degrades in the ocean far quicker than previously assumed, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters.

9 Dec 2021

Novel Li-Containing Polymeric Material Could Help Commercialize Li Metal Anodes

At the University of Arkansas, scientists have come up with an innovative lithium-containing crosslinked polymeric material called LiGL (GL = glycerol). The new material could help tackle the two problems associated with commercializing Li metal anodes.

7 Dec 2021

Toughening of Devulcanized Recycled Rubber-Based Composites with Reinforcements

In a recent study published in the journal Polymers, researchers analyzed several reinforcement materials for toughening recycled devulcanized rubber.

6 Dec 2021

New Graphene-Based Flame-Retardant Composite

A new breakthrough in flame retardant composites was made by self-assembling melamine and phytic acid (PA) upon rGO, which was then used to increase the fire resistance of PLA, as written in the journal Polymers.

3 Dec 2021

New Research Gives a Bird's-Eye View of Plastic Lifecycle

In 1950, 2 million metric tonnes of new plastic was produced globally. In 2018, the world produced 360 million metric tonnes of plastics.

1 Dec 2021

Supramolecular Polymer can be Differentiated into Folded and Unfolded Domains Using UV Irradiation

Polymers, the basis of all plastics, usually do not have an ordered structure, in contrast to biopolymers such as proteins.

30 Nov 2021

New Resource-Efficient Method to Produce New Lignin-Based Materials

At Stockholm University, scientists have come up with a resource-efficient technique to generate new lignin-based materials that can be reprocessed thermally and further utilized to replace adhesives and thermosetting resins.

25 Nov 2021

Omani Shrimp Shells: Sources of Polymeric Chitosan and Minerals

Researchers have presented a study in the journal Water Energy Nexus for the structural characterization of the organic compound polymeric chitosan in order to consider its application potential.

24 Nov 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

Antibacterial Polymer Degradable into Biocompatible Compounds

Using Starch Copolymers in the Biomedical Field

Cellulose Diacetate-Based Materials Disintegrate in the Ocean More Quickly than Previously Thought

Novel Li-Containing Polymeric Material Could Help Commercialize Li Metal Anodes

Toughening of Devulcanized Recycled Rubber-Based Composites with Reinforcements

New Graphene-Based Flame-Retardant Composite

New Research Gives a Bird's-Eye View of Plastic Lifecycle

Supramolecular Polymer can be Differentiated into Folded and Unfolded Domains Using UV Irradiation

New Resource-Efficient Method to Produce New Lignin-Based Materials

Omani Shrimp Shells: Sources of Polymeric Chitosan and Minerals

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

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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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