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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

Environmentally Friendly Polycarbonates Made from Limonene and Carbon Dioxide

Polycarbonates can be found in numerous products from phone cases to airplane windows. Globally, several million tons of polycarbonate are manufactured annually.

18 Jul 2017

Trinseo Resins Available as Filament for Use in 3D Printing

Trinseo, the international materials solution provider and manufacturer of plastics, synthetic rubber, and latex binders, stated today that its Consumer Essential Markets (CEM) business unit has partnered with Advanc3D Materials, a materials supplier for additive manufacturing, to manufacture filament made of Trinseo resins.

4 Jul 2017

New Polymer Material Goes for a Walk Under the Influence of Light

A new material capable of undulating and thus propelling itself forward under the influence of light has been developed by scientists at Eindhoven University of Technology and Kent State University. A strip of this polymer material is clamped in a rectangular frame. It goes for a walk all on its own when illuminated.

29 Jun 2017

Scientists Uncover Design Principles to Make Polymers that Could Transport Both Ions and Electrons

Scientists designing polymers that can bridge the biological and electronic divide must deal with incompatible messaging styles. Electronics rely on racing streams of electrons, but biological systems transmist signals using ions.

20 Jun 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

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

Environmentally Friendly Polycarbonates Made from Limonene and Carbon Dioxide

Trinseo Resins Available as Filament for Use in 3D Printing

New Polymer Material Goes for a Walk Under the Influence of Light

Scientists Uncover Design Principles to Make Polymers that Could Transport Both Ions and Electrons

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

Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer for Superior Analysis

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Characterizing Polymer Degradation

How to Optimize Performance of Dianhydride Epoxy Formulations

Karl Fischer Titration for Battery Production

Optimized Flow Measurement for Hydrogen Applications

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

1DNA Hydrogels: Advancing Biohybrid Material Production

2Biochar-Based Slow-Release Fertilizers: A Step Toward More Sustainable Agriculture

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

4Sealing Solutions from Parker Prädifa Enhance Efficiency and Safety of Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells

5Breakthrough Transforms Chemical Manufacturing – Boosting Speed, Safety and Sustainability

6POSTECH Researchers Discover New Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Mechanism

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