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Warwick Analytical Offer High Precision Determination of Fluorine in Organic Compounds

Warwick Analytical have refined their process for determining fluorine content in organic samples to provide high precision results. The test is relevant to a wide array of industries and is available to them.

22 Feb 2008

Low Cost Mass Production of Organic Electronic Transistors

Mass production of organic electronic transistors on polymer sheets for applications such as flexible displays may be a reality shortly thanks to a new surface treatment.

21 Feb 2008

Dow Corning Increase Silicon Polymer to Keep Pace with Semiconductor Manufacturers

In response to growing market demand, Dow Corning Electronics today announced that it is more than doubling its production capacity for the silicon polymer resin used to produce an innovative new bilayer photoresist for ...

20 Feb 2008

Coperion to Show Off New and Improved Plastics Compounder at Chinaplas

The new STS Compounder from Coperion features 30% higher output and will be on show at Chinaplas from April 17 to 20, 2008.

From Coperion GmbH 19 Feb 2008

Agricultural Machine Manufacturers Embrace Plastics as Alternatives to Metals

The automotive and commercial vehicles industry is continuing to move away from sheet steel in bodywork parts to the use of high-performance plastics. Alongside the familiar benefits of plastics such as their greater fre...

18 Feb 2008

Coca Cola Set Goal to Recycle 100% of Aluminum Can and PET Bottles it Manufactures

The Coca-Cola Company today announced a long term target to recycle or reuse 100 percent of the aluminum beverage cans it sells in the U.S. This new objective builds on the Company's previously announced goal to recy...

18 Feb 2008

Oxford Performance Materials Selects European Distributor for High Performance Polymer

Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) has selected Velox, as the distributor of its OXPEKK® proprietary high performance polymer for the European market. "I am very pleased that OPM and Velox have joined forces to ...

18 Feb 2008

Proper Disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs is Necessary to Ensure Maxiumum Ecofriendliness

In an effort to do good for the planet-and save a few bucks on energy bills-many consumers are making the switch from incandescent to compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) in their homes and businesses. CFLs are high-ef...

18 Feb 2008

Bioplastic Surf Accessories Help the Environment in Many Ways

These Surfboard leash plugs are environmentally friendly being made from bioplastic. Money from each one sold is also donated to "Trees for the Future".

18 Feb 2008

MeadWestvaco Corp Acquire Product Lines from Eastman Chemicals

MeadWestvaco Corporation Specialty Chemicals Division today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Eastman Chemical Company’s pine chemicals product lines. The acquisition of Eastman’s tal...

16 Feb 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

Warwick Analytical Offer High Precision Determination of Fluorine in Organic Compounds

Low Cost Mass Production of Organic Electronic Transistors

Dow Corning Increase Silicon Polymer to Keep Pace with Semiconductor Manufacturers

Coperion to Show Off New and Improved Plastics Compounder at Chinaplas

Agricultural Machine Manufacturers Embrace Plastics as Alternatives to Metals

Coca Cola Set Goal to Recycle 100% of Aluminum Can and PET Bottles it Manufactures

Oxford Performance Materials Selects European Distributor for High Performance Polymer

Proper Disposal of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs is Necessary to Ensure Maxiumum Ecofriendliness

Bioplastic Surf Accessories Help the Environment in Many Ways

MeadWestvaco Corp Acquire Product Lines from Eastman Chemicals

Reshaping Metallographic Sample Preparation

How Advanced Particulate Monitors are Transforming Real-time Air Quality Management

Overcoming Challenges and Perfecting Techniques for Accurate XRF Analysis

The SF-10 Laboratory Pump: Key Features for Fluid Handling Excellence

Densito Range Handheld Density Meters

High-Throughput Configurable Raman Probes for Versatile Applications

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Game-Changing Advances in Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace Systems

Nanoscale Characterization of 2D Materials Achieved with AFM

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Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC) for Halogen and Sulfur Analysis in Petrochemicals

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

1Cost-Effective and Environmentally Benign Aluminum-Ion Battery

2Carbon Cloth Electrodes Revolutionize Desalination

3“Dome-Shaped" Superconducting Phase Discovered in a Novel Transition Metal Zirconide

4Microwave Technology Revolutionizes Clean Hydrogen Production

5Engineers Develop Biodegradable Adhesive with Superior Strength

6Converting 2D Kaolinite into 3D Amorphous Cement

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Editorial Highlights