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Berry Plastics to be Acquired by Private Equity Firms in Partnership with Senior Management

BPC Holding Corporation (parent of Berry Plastics Corporation) and the private equity firms Apollo Management, L.P. and Graham Partners (a private equity firm sponsored by the Graham family and together with Apollo, the ...

29 Jun 2006

Material, Heal Thyself!

Rust never sleeps, in the words of songwriter Neil Young. But, if materials scientists cannot put corrosion into a deep slumber perhaps there is a way to produce smart materials that can heal themselves and so stop the s...

29 Jun 2006

Chevron Phillips Chemical's Ryton Organization Changes Name to Engineering Polymers

Chevron Phillips Chemical has announced a name change for the "Ryton" organization. The new name is "Engineering Polymers," which reflects the group's growing portfolio. The name change will encom...

28 Jun 2006

Disasters Fuel Search for Safer Windows

As businesses and homeowners reassess their disaster preparedness in the aftermath of recent hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes and bombings, safety experts are urging extra attention be paid to window safety. "F...

28 Jun 2006

DuPont to Produce New High-Performance Polymers Made with Renewable Resources

DuPont expects to begin production in 2007 of new high-performance thermoplastic resins and elastomer products made from two of its latest bio-based materials innovations. The products will be targeted for automotive, el...

28 Jun 2006

NIST Creates New Method to Evaluate Mechanical Properties of Soft Polymers and Gels

Buckling under pressure can be a good thing, say materials scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Writing in the June 13 issue of Macromolecules, they report a new method to evaluate the...

From NIST Standard Reference Materials 26 Jun 2006

Mitsui Chemicals Announces Joint Research Agreement with the Dow Chemical Company

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (MCI) announced that it has entered into a joint research agreement with The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) to further the development of catalyst systems for the production of olefin block copolymers ...

26 Jun 2006

New Tougher DuPont Automotive Finishes Thanks to Bio-Based Polymers

A new generation of tough, chip-resistant DuPont automotive refinish products, reinforced with newly invented bio-based polymers, could be available for use in auto collision repair centers by 2008. The new coatings will...

23 Jun 2006

Student Designs Environmentally Friendly Children's Shoes

A Northumbria University student has designed an environmentally-friendly children’s shoe that adapts to a child’s differing needs in footwear. The shoe uses fewer resources and components in its manufactu...

23 Jun 2006

BASF's Phase Change Materials Incorporated in Aerated Cement Building Blocks

Phase change materials can absorb extreme summer heat, in this way ensuring pleasant room temperatures. This means air conditioning costs can be significantly lowered or with optimal planning eliminated completely. H+H C...

22 Jun 2006

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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

Berry Plastics to be Acquired by Private Equity Firms in Partnership with Senior Management

Material, Heal Thyself!

Chevron Phillips Chemical's Ryton Organization Changes Name to Engineering Polymers

Disasters Fuel Search for Safer Windows

DuPont to Produce New High-Performance Polymers Made with Renewable Resources

NIST Creates New Method to Evaluate Mechanical Properties of Soft Polymers and Gels

Mitsui Chemicals Announces Joint Research Agreement with the Dow Chemical Company

New Tougher DuPont Automotive Finishes Thanks to Bio-Based Polymers

Student Designs Environmentally Friendly Children's Shoes

BASF's Phase Change Materials Incorporated in Aerated Cement Building Blocks

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

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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How to Determine Hexavalent Chromium

Reproducing Test Conditions for PVC Mixer Tests

New Imaging Method for Particle Monitoring in Electronics Manufacturing

What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

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

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

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

1Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

2Introducing the Quantum Diamond Microscope from Quantum Catalyzer

3Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

4AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

5Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

6New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

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