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FiroShield Coating for Superior Fire and Corrosion Resistance of Steel in Buildings

The steel used for constructing a building can be protected from being buckled and failing during a fire by adding additional coats of “paint.”

1 Nov 2017

Researchers Find Simple Formula to Calculate Surface Tension of Polymer Melts

Throwing polymer chains of various lengths into a mix can produce surprising results better than playing with Legos. In a new research published in EPJ E, physicists study how mixing chemically identical chains into a melt yields unique effects on their surface. This is due to how long and short polymer chains interact with each other.

12 Oct 2017

New Polymer-Based Electronic Component Could Enable More Effective Circuitry

A novel type of electronic component made from a blend of polymer materials could enable more effective circuitry.

27 Sep 2017

Metal-Free Method for Controlling Cationic Polymerization

Chemists at the Nagoya Institute of Technology (NITech) have developed a metal-free method for collecting cationic polymerization capable of providing a new framework for superior quality industrial polymers applicable to bio-materials and semi-conductors.

21 Sep 2017

GreenMantra Technologies, Sun Chemical to Develop Polymers with Polystyrene Waste

GreenMantra Technologies, a swiftly growing clean technology company that manufactures high-value polymer products from waste plastics, and Sun Chemical, the largest producer of printing inks in the world, have struck a deal to jointly create polymers from recycled polystyrene waste for use in ink formulations.

15 Sep 2017

Molecules Move Faster as They Get Closer to Adhesive Surfaces

Whenever molecules get closer to adhesive surfaces, they always move faster. However, this is not a permanent effect. Such was the perplexing conclusion reached by Simone Napolitano and his coworkers in the Laboratory of Polymers and Soft Matter Dynamics at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB).

4 Sep 2017

Scientists Synthesize and Study New Liquid-Crystal Photochromic Polymers

New liquid-crystal photochromic polymers have been synthesized and studied by members of the Faculties of Chemistry and Fundamental Physical and Chemical Engineering at the Lomonosov Moscow State University in association with foreign partners.

21 Aug 2017

Advanced Specialty Polymers Enhance Performance of Innovative Engines

In manufacturing, the latest innovations in equipment, processes and materials often get tested first by automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.

8 Aug 2017

New Method to Make Plastic to Dissipate Heat Holds Promise for Electronics

Advanced plastics could result in the emergence of cheaper, lighter, more energy-efficient product components, including those used in LEDs, vehicles, and computers — if only they were better at dispersing heat.

3 Aug 2017

SuFEx "Click" Reaction for Large-Scale Synthesis of Sulfur-Containing Polymers

A research team has conceived an easier and quicker technique to synthesize sulfur-containing polymers. The technique is believed to decrease the cost of large-scale synthesis.

26 Jul 2017

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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

FiroShield Coating for Superior Fire and Corrosion Resistance of Steel in Buildings

Researchers Find Simple Formula to Calculate Surface Tension of Polymer Melts

New Polymer-Based Electronic Component Could Enable More Effective Circuitry

Metal-Free Method for Controlling Cationic Polymerization

GreenMantra Technologies, Sun Chemical to Develop Polymers with Polystyrene Waste

Molecules Move Faster as They Get Closer to Adhesive Surfaces

Scientists Synthesize and Study New Liquid-Crystal Photochromic Polymers

Advanced Specialty Polymers Enhance Performance of Innovative Engines

New Method to Make Plastic to Dissipate Heat Holds Promise for Electronics

SuFEx "Click" Reaction for Large-Scale Synthesis of Sulfur-Containing Polymers

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

Transforming AFM Systems with the Galaxy Dual Controller

Unlock Precision in Wafer Measurement with MicroProf AP

ELEMENTRAC CN-r for High-Throughput Laboratories

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Addressing the Challenges of Compact Turbine Engines

Hydrogen Carrier Gas Accelerates Essential Oil Analyses Without Sacrificing Performance

What Equipment is Used in Surface Metrology?

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

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

4Method to Create High-Performance, Easily Recyclable Plastics Developed

5Absolute EMS Expands Capabilities to Support the AI Industry with High-Complexity, High-Reliability PCB Assembly Services

6New Method for Creating Durable, Recyclable Polymers

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