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Curtin-Devised Plastic Films to Benefit Food Industry and Environment

Curtin researchers have developed eco-friendly films that when used in food packaging can prolong the shelf life of fruits such as avocados and peaches, offering huge potential benefits to fresh produce growers and retailers as well as the environment.

13 Nov 2019

New Way to Produce Sticky Polymer Microparticles with Hierarchical Branching

New research from North Carolina State University (NC State) has shown that unique materials with distinct properties akin to those of gecko feet – the ability to stick to just about any surface – can be created by harnessing liquid-driven chaos to produce soft polymer microparticles with hierarchical branching on the micro- and nanoscale.

11 Nov 2019

Polyglass Adds Granule-Free End Lap to Polyflex® G for Ease of Installation

Polyglass U.S.A. Inc., a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, announces that Polyflex® G APP granulated cap sheet for heat-welded applications now feature patented FASTLap® technology.

From POLYGLASS U.S.A. Inc. 11 Nov 2019

Upcycling Polyethylene Plastic Waste into Lubricant Oils

Plastics pervade almost every aspect of modern life, but once they have served their purpose, it’s tough to get rid of them.

10 Nov 2019

Molecor Participates in OZpipe XIX, Australia

Molecor will participate in OZpipe XIX, spin-off of Plastic Pipes XIX, an event that will be held on November 7 and 8 at Dockside, Cockle Bay, Sydney, Australia.

From Molecor 10 Nov 2019

Switching Catalysts to Produce Four-Component Crystalline Tetrablock Quarterpolymer

Scientists at KAUST have combined four polymers, by manipulating four different chemical reactions in a single flask, to form a single multicrystalline substance.

8 Nov 2019

Borealis Launches BNT Technology-Based PP Resin for Flip-Top Caps

Borealis announces the commercial launch of BorPure™ RF777MO. Based on the proprietary Borstar® Nucleation Technology (BNT), this new resin fulfils value chain demand for high-quality solutions offering excellent organoleptics.

From Borealis AG 7 Nov 2019

KRAIBURG TPE Introduces Series of TPS Compounds for Food Contact

With its two new compound series, FC/CM1 and FC/CM2, KRAIBURG TPE meets the most important set of rules on applications with food contact: Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 (21CFR) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

From KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG 7 Nov 2019

Researchers Boost Polymer’s Ability to Selectively Remove CO2 from Gases

An international team of researchers has found it can significantly boost an existing polymer’s ability to selectively remove carbon dioxide (CO2) out of gas mixtures by first submerging the material in water.

7 Nov 2019

Scientists Develop New Customizable Polymers with High Rigidity

From tires to clothes to shampoo, many ubiquitous products are made with polymers, large chain-like molecules made of smaller subunits called monomers, bonded together.

7 Nov 2019

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

Curtin-Devised Plastic Films to Benefit Food Industry and Environment

New Way to Produce Sticky Polymer Microparticles with Hierarchical Branching

Polyglass Adds Granule-Free End Lap to Polyflex® G for Ease of Installation

Upcycling Polyethylene Plastic Waste into Lubricant Oils

Molecor Participates in OZpipe XIX, Australia

Switching Catalysts to Produce Four-Component Crystalline Tetrablock Quarterpolymer

Borealis Launches BNT Technology-Based PP Resin for Flip-Top Caps

KRAIBURG TPE Introduces Series of TPS Compounds for Food Contact

Researchers Boost Polymer’s Ability to Selectively Remove CO2 from Gases

Scientists Develop New Customizable Polymers with High Rigidity

Developing the Future of Seals - Discover Abradable Seals

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X900 XRF Spectrometer

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

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Exploring the OMNIS NIRS for Increased Lab Efficiency

Developing NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)

Optimized Steel Analysis with Accurate XRF Spectrometry

Hydrogen Carrier Gas Accelerates Essential Oil Analyses Without Sacrificing 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

Developing the Future of Seals - Discover Abradable Seals

Achieving Precision and Efficiency in Oil and Lubricant Quality Control

How IKK Uses Extruders in Polymer Recycling Opportunities

1Discovering Stable Single-Electron Covalent Bond Between Carbon Atoms

2Potential graphene breakthrough in carbon capture

3Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

4New Method for Creating Durable, Recyclable Polymers

5The Potential of 3D Printed Tungsten for Nuclear Reactor Applications

6Innovative Joining Technology Enhances Structural Stability

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