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LyondellBasell Signs Joint Agreement for Development of Polypropylene Complex

The project will include the production of 490 KT of polyolefins based on three world scale plants, including a methanol plant and a methanol-to-propylene (MTP) plant.

9 Sep 2008

Researchers Develop Property-Changing Polymer for Biological Cell Studies

Researchers have developed a new type of property-changing polymer: It is water-repellent at 37°C, which makes it an ideal culture substrate for biological cells. At room temperature it attracts water, allowing the c...

9 Sep 2008

New Hybrid Technology Combines Precision Mechanical Joining Technique with Adhesive Bonding

An aircraft is held together by hundreds of thousands of rivets. Fully automatic machines install rivet holes and rivets with precision in numerous materials. A new hybrid technology combines this mechanical joining tech...

9 Sep 2008

New Fabrication of Borosilicate Glass Nanoparticles Shows Improved Stability

Researchers in Switzerland have developed a new method to fabricate borosilicate glass nanoparticles. Used in microfluidic systems, these "Pyrex"-like nanoparticles are more stable when subjected to temperature...

8 Sep 2008

Solutia Announce Release of Premium Protective Film for Coating Clean Rooms

Solutia Inc. today announced that its CPFilms subsidiary, a leading manufacturer of precision coated films for industrial, commercial and solar control applications, is introducing MF15LT, a premium clean, optically clea...

6 Sep 2008

MiNaT2008 Bringing Experts Together to Showcase New Technologies Revolutionising Production

New technologies revolutionise production - Science and industry set to meet at the top industry event from 7th to 9th October in Stuttgart With more than 60 specialist presentations and a comprehensive exhibition, Mi...

5 Sep 2008

LyondellBasell Launches New Breakthrough in Premium-Performance Polyolefin Copolymer

LyondellBasell new RM2073 resin, which is produced using the company proprietary single site catalyst technology, has been developed to provide extremely high clarity as a cost effective alternative to polycarbonate (PC) in injection molding applications. It is also an ideal substitute for glass or for other amorphous, transparent polymers, such as polymethyl methacrylate or styrene acrylonitrile.

5 Sep 2008

LyondellBasell Unveils New Lupolen High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Resins Offering Improved Resistance to Bio-Diesel

LyondellBasell Industries has commercialized a family of newly patented Lupolen high density polyethylene (HDPE) resins that offer improved resistance to bio-diesel and may therefore be of interest to manufacturers of au...

5 Sep 2008

PGI Launch New Brand Identity Campaign to Promote Company Values

With new bold colors and four dots above the lower cased letters pgi, Polymer Group, Inc. today launched its new brand identity, symbolizing its commitment to achieving leadership in innovation, customer satisfaction, operational excellence and global manufacturing.

5 Sep 2008

Researchers Tweaks New Class of Polymer-based Semiconductors for Better Control

Organic semiconductors, novel carbon based molecules that have similar electrical properties to more conventional semiconducting materials like silicon and germanium are a hot research topic because practical, high performance organic semiconductors would open up whole new categories of futuristic electronic devices

5 Sep 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

LyondellBasell Signs Joint Agreement for Development of Polypropylene Complex

Researchers Develop Property-Changing Polymer for Biological Cell Studies

New Hybrid Technology Combines Precision Mechanical Joining Technique with Adhesive Bonding

New Fabrication of Borosilicate Glass Nanoparticles Shows Improved Stability

Solutia Announce Release of Premium Protective Film for Coating Clean Rooms

MiNaT2008 Bringing Experts Together to Showcase New Technologies Revolutionising Production

LyondellBasell Launches New Breakthrough in Premium-Performance Polyolefin Copolymer

LyondellBasell Unveils New Lupolen High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Resins Offering Improved Resistance to Bio-Diesel

PGI Launch New Brand Identity Campaign to Promote Company Values

Researchers Tweaks New Class of Polymer-based Semiconductors for Better Control

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

2Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

3Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

4New Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries

5Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Drive Electrolyte Innovation

6Sustainable Sunscreen Alternative Developed Using Lignin and Titanium Dioxide

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