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Kanazawa University Research: New Co-Polymers for Highly Balanced Ambipolar Performing Organic Field-Effect Transistors

Researchers from Kanazawa University report in the Journal of Materials Chemistry C the design, synthesis and properties of two co-polymers for organic field-effect transistors with small bandgaps, a strong electron accepting building block that is highly planar, and that are easy to functionalize.

5 Oct 2018

ElringKlinger Engineered Plastics – Exhibition Debut at Advanced Engineering 2018

In order to share their material technology and manufacturing capabilities to a wider UK audience, plastics manufacturer and solution specialist ElringKlinger - Engineered Plastics will be showcasing it’s range of high performance compounds and finished products at this year’s Advanced Engineered exhibition.

From ElringKlinger AG 27 Sep 2018

ELIX Polymers to Highlight Latest Material Innovations for Key Markets at Fakuma 2018

The next Fakuma show for the plastics processing industry is just around the corner, and materials supplier ELIX Polymers is readying its offering.

From ELIX Polymers 7 Sep 2018

Transparent Bio-Based Polyamides with High-Thermal Stability

The natural substance 3-carene is a constituent of turpentine oil, a waste stream of the manufacture of cellulose from wood.

3 Sep 2018

Recyclable Materials Could Be Used for 3D Printing of Replacement Parts at Military Bases

Researchers have discovered how to fabricate parts within hours under combat conditions using recyclable materials for 3D printing

23 Aug 2018

High-Heat Glass-Reinforced Polyamide 66 Outperforms Comparable PA 66 and Replaces Costly Specialty Polymers

A new series of high-heat glass-reinforced polyamide 66 compounds bridges the cost-performance gap between standard heat-resistant polyamides and costly specialty polymers, providing injection molders with a more economical alternative for automotive and other metal-replacement parts.

From Teknor Apex 20 Aug 2018

Hydrogen and Plastic Production Using New Catalyst with Dual Function

Chemists have created a catalyst for plastic manufacture. It converts a biorefinery product into a material for the synthesis of plastics.

27 Jul 2018

Super Catalyst for Making Fuels and Plastics Without Crude Oil

Researchers from the Ghent University have used computer simulations to discover a new material that efficiently changes methanol into building blocks for plastics and fuels.

10 Jul 2018

New Approach for Making Homogenously, Tailored, Tough Polymers

Light is used to cure an ever-increasing number of coatings, such as printing inks, varnishes, and even tooth fillings.

9 Jul 2018

New Polymer Electrolyte Creates Safer Lithium Batteries

Scientists have created a solid polymer electrolyte that can be used in lithium-ion batteries to substitute the liquid electrolyte in lithium batteries.

27 Jun 2018

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

Kanazawa University Research: New Co-Polymers for Highly Balanced Ambipolar Performing Organic Field-Effect Transistors

ElringKlinger Engineered Plastics – Exhibition Debut at Advanced Engineering 2018

ELIX Polymers to Highlight Latest Material Innovations for Key Markets at Fakuma 2018

Transparent Bio-Based Polyamides with High-Thermal Stability

Recyclable Materials Could Be Used for 3D Printing of Replacement Parts at Military Bases

High-Heat Glass-Reinforced Polyamide 66 Outperforms Comparable PA 66 and Replaces Costly Specialty Polymers

Hydrogen and Plastic Production Using New Catalyst with Dual Function

Super Catalyst for Making Fuels and Plastics Without Crude Oil

New Approach for Making Homogenously, Tailored, Tough Polymers

New Polymer Electrolyte Creates Safer Lithium Batteries

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

UltraCLAVE Microwave Digestion System from Milestone

PELCO® easiCore™ Rotary Disc Cutter for TEM, Semiconductors, and More

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Finding New Ways to Utilize Lignin and Lignosulfonate

Karl Fischer Titration for Battery Production

Optimized Flow Measurement for Hydrogen Applications

Exploring the Imaging of Perovskite Catalysts Bearing Exsolved Active Nanoparticles

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Workflows for Routine Testing

Creating High Entropy Alloys and Other Advanced Materials

1Biochar-Based Slow-Release Fertilizers: A Step Toward More Sustainable Agriculture

2DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

3Revolutionizing Energy Storage: The Role of Bi2O3/rGO in Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

4New Semiconductor Design Center Strengthens Wales’ and UK’s Leadership in Chip Design

5Sealing Solutions from Parker Prädifa Enhance Efficiency and Safety of Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

6Breakthrough Transforms Chemical Manufacturing – Boosting Speed, Safety and Sustainability

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