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Protective Road Barrier Reflector Produced from BASF Styrene-based Specialty Plastic

In doing so it has been able to replace the steel previously used for the mountings by a steel-gray colored variant of this acrylate-styrene-acrylonitrile polymer (ASA).

12 Nov 2008

New Book Examines Product Development and Design for Traditional and Technical Textiles

The evolution of any industry is inevitable; in the case of the textile industry
diverse demands are driving development. Consumers are demanding ethical sourcing
of materials, high-performance fabrics and an affordable price tag. Manufacturers
need to be competitive and forward thinking at all stages of development from
design through to manufacture.

12 Nov 2008

Veeco SPM gets Thermal Analysis Capabilities

Veeco
Instruments Inc., a leading provider of instrumentation to the nanoscience
community, today introduced the Veeco Instruments Thermal Analysis
(VITA(TM))
module for its industry leading line of Scanning Probe Microscopes (SPMs). VITA
technology advances nanoscale material identification by providing characterization
capabilities through nanoscale thermal analysis (nTA), scanning thermal microscopy
(SThM), and heated-tip AFM.

11 Nov 2008

Chemical Industry Turn to Alternative Energy Source as Crude Oil Prices Increase

Crude oil is getting more and more expensive, a fact clearly felt by the chemical industry. An alternative source of carbon is biomass, for instance colza and whey, which can likewise be used to produce chemical products...

11 Nov 2008

New Polypropylene Grades, Color Concentrates and Anti-Microbial Additives for Packaging

Ferro Corporation's (NYSE: FOE) Engineered Polymer Products (EPP) business has introduced several new products that cut costs or provide enhanced performance to end-use products. New Gapex(R) HP products These...

11 Nov 2008

EDI Working to Produce Next Generation Solar Panels and Reduce Fossil Fuel Demands

Extrusion Dies Industries,
LLC (EDI) is working with solar industry innovators to help develop next-generation
products that will enable solar-generated electricity to be cost-competitive
with energy from fossil fuel-burning power plants, the company announced at CPP Expo.

11 Nov 2008

ExxonMobil Appoints New Distributors for Polypropylene Films

The Films business of ExxonMobil Chemical has announced today the launch of national distributors for its affiliates' oriented polypropylene (OPP) film products in the United States and Canada: Multi-Plastics, Inc., ...

11 Nov 2008

New "Flexible Charge Pump" Generator Produces Alternating Current by Stretching Zinc Oxide Wires

Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded

10 Nov 2008

SABIC Introduce New Thermoclear Sheets Offering Superior Insulation and Cost Reduction

The cost of heating and cooling is reaching new levels, causing builders to look for new alternatives to increase the energy efficiency of residences and commercial buildings. A traditional route is installing multi-pane...

9 Nov 2008

New Novel Approach to Polymer Synthesis to Enhance Durability and Elasticity of Materials

In the not-so-distant future, plastics could be more durable and rubbers could be more … well … rubbery thanks to a novel new approach to polymer synthesis discovered by Texas Tech University organic chemis...

9 Nov 2008

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

Protective Road Barrier Reflector Produced from BASF Styrene-based Specialty Plastic

New Book Examines Product Development and Design for Traditional and Technical Textiles

Veeco SPM gets Thermal Analysis Capabilities

Chemical Industry Turn to Alternative Energy Source as Crude Oil Prices Increase

New Polypropylene Grades, Color Concentrates and Anti-Microbial Additives for Packaging

EDI Working to Produce Next Generation Solar Panels and Reduce Fossil Fuel Demands

ExxonMobil Appoints New Distributors for Polypropylene Films

New "Flexible Charge Pump" Generator Produces Alternating Current by Stretching Zinc Oxide Wires

SABIC Introduce New Thermoclear Sheets Offering Superior Insulation and Cost Reduction

New Novel Approach to Polymer Synthesis to Enhance Durability and Elasticity of Materials

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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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

Optimization Of The Absorption Solution For Measuring Bromine Content In Polystyrene Using Combustion IC

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

3New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

4Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

5Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

6AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

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