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Study Explores How Proton Conduction Changes in Styrene-Based Polymers

Protons are subatomic particles with a positive electric charge and are one of the first particles to have developed following the evolution of the universe. They are also a constituent of each atom existing now.

31 May 2021

New Polymer Membranes Could Find Use in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Production

Whether in desalination, water purification or CO2 separation, membranes play a central role in technology. The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon has been working for several years on a new variant: it consists of special polymers that form pores of the same size on the nanometer scale.

27 May 2021

Scientists Determine the Best Way to Measure Hidden and Potentially Dangerous Plastics

Scientists have got up close and personal with human sewage to determine how best to measure hidden and potentially dangerous plastics.

27 May 2021

DuPont and Regina Announce Breakthrough Technology – Optimized for Sustainability

DuPont Mobility & Materials, along with its long-time development partner, Regina, are proud to announce a first-to-market solution for conveyor chain and modular belts based on polymer produced from 100% bio-feedstock from waste.

From Regina Catene Calibrate s.p.a. 27 May 2021

Biocompatible Polymer Overcomes the Biggest Limitations of Conventional Drug Administration

A membrane made from threads of a polymer commonly used in vascular sutures can be loaded with therapeutic drugs and implanted in the body, where mechanical forces activate the polymer's electric potential and slowly release the drugs.

25 May 2021

A New Technique to Study Microscopic Plastics in Ocean Water

If you've been to your local beach, you may have noticed the wind tossing around litter such as an empty potato chip bag or a plastic straw.

24 May 2021

Advanced Microscopy Reveals Twin Boundary Defect in Soft-Block Copolymer

Using a sophisticated electron microscopy technique, researchers from Texas A&M University have uncovered a single microscopic defect, known as a “twin” in a soft-block copolymer, for the first time.

20 May 2021

Novel Technology Rapidly Converts Waste Plastics to Jet Fuel

Washington State University researchers have developed an innovative way to convert plastics to ingredients for jet fuel and other valuable products, making it easier and more cost effective to reuse plastics.

18 May 2021

Mass Spectrometry Structural Analysis of Fluoroelastomers

BioChromato Inc. has published a report describing how their ionRocket sample preparation device, used in combination with Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART-MS) and Kendrick Mass Defect (KMD) analysis, provides a valuable new tool for chain analysis of fluoroelastomers.

From BioChromato Inc. 10 May 2021

First Measurement of Hydroxide Conductivity in Anion Conducting Polymer Thin Films

As decarbonization progresses rapidly in the world, fuel cells offer potentially higher electrical efficiency than conventional power-generating systems.

10 May 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

Study Explores How Proton Conduction Changes in Styrene-Based Polymers

New Polymer Membranes Could Find Use in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Production

Scientists Determine the Best Way to Measure Hidden and Potentially Dangerous Plastics

DuPont and Regina Announce Breakthrough Technology – Optimized for Sustainability

Biocompatible Polymer Overcomes the Biggest Limitations of Conventional Drug Administration

A New Technique to Study Microscopic Plastics in Ocean Water

Advanced Microscopy Reveals Twin Boundary Defect in Soft-Block Copolymer

Novel Technology Rapidly Converts Waste Plastics to Jet Fuel

Mass Spectrometry Structural Analysis of Fluoroelastomers

First Measurement of Hydroxide Conductivity in Anion Conducting Polymer Thin Films

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

MX-Lab: Material Research & Alloying Machine

Using the LFA 717 HyperFlash for Light Flash Analysis

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Ensuring Accuracy and Long-Term Stability in qNMR Methods with External Calibration

Understanding Biological Indicators (BIs) in Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination

NIR Spectroscopy Analysis of Fruit Juices

The Role of Sulfur Analysis in Advancing Superalloy Performance

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

Driving Efficiency and Sustainability: Tofwerk at Semicon Europa

Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

1A New Catalyst for Efficient CO2 Conversion

2Machine Learning-Optimized Graphene Metamaterial Solar Absorber Using Al-TiN-Fe

3Novel Method for Accelerating Charging Rates in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

4New Membrane Technology Captures 99 % of Waste Aluminum

5Solid-Phase Recycling and Alloying of High-Strength Aluminum Scrap

6Scientists Advance X-Ray Technology with Innovative Hybrid Materials

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