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Bioplastics Breakthrough: When?
February, 2012

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the question "When do you envision Bioplastics to capture 50% of the plastics market?". A high number of respondents (306) expressed their high interest for bioplastics. It is also noticed that 29.7%, that is to say about 1/3, have a negative opinion and think that bioplastics cannot seriously compete fossil plastics...

Past Community Insights

	January, 2012 - Carbon Fiber Breakthrough In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the question "Which is the most critical issue that will influence a substantial breakthrough with carbon Fibers?". The results depict that more than 50% of voters involve the cost, while about 18% take processing into consideration. Other issues are Dispersion, Limited knowledge and Limited supply. Carbon fiber consumption is based on four...

	December, 2011 - Electrically Conductive Additives In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the question "Which is the additive family where novel products are needed the most?". The results depict that among the latest solutions, ICPs are the most exciting opportunities for mass produced or specific devices. Another novel solution is CNTs (carbon nanotubes) fast growing for mass-produced or specific devices. Among conductive fibers, metal plated carbon fibers are fast growing...

	November, 2011 - Advancements in Glass Fibers In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the question "What is the main advancement that you expect from glass fibers in your polymer?" That question has been asked on two separate occasions of SpecialChem members. After the results of the individual surveys are presented, a comparison of the two sets of results will be made and similarities and differences will be noted...

	October, 2011 - Biodegradable Characteristic of Polylactic Acid Makes it a Favorite among Polymer Community Without any doubt, when looking at the August 2011 Click 'N Vote results 'What is your perception on polylactic acid (PLA)?' it clearly appears a high number of respondents (191) expressing a clear answer: first of all, PLA must be used for its bio-content and its biodegradability. More than 43% of voters point out a unique biodegradable resin adding bio-content into blends. Polylactides and polylactic acid (PLA) plastics are the second most used family of bioplastics, resembling conventional clear polystyrene with a good aesthetics (gloss and clarity), but stiff and brittle, which needs their formulation and plasticization for most practical applications...

	September, 2011 - Major Plastic Compounders & Additive Suppliers Rely on Internet to Develop Compounds/ Formulations The August Click'N Vote results on the question, "What do you consider to be the best source of information you need when developing compounds or solving formulation issues?" might be somewhat skewed, including the two leading categories. This is according to the key sources at major plastics compounders, chemical/additives suppliers, and industry consultants—some of whom were quite forward with their contributed comments...

	August, 2011 - Nanoparticles: Current Perceptions on Their Advantages in Plastic Results from the June 2011 Click'N Vote on the question, "Which polymer properties do you believe nanoparticles offer the most significant advantages over other technologies?" indicate current perceptions but perhaps are not entirely on the mark of market trends on their use. It would be interesting to compare these results with those of a future Click'N Vote question posed in this way: "Which polymer properties are you most interested in improving?"...

	July, 2011 - The Most Needed Base Resin for Future Electrically Conductive Compound Developments When looking at the recent Click 'N Vote results 'Electrical conductivity: What is the most needed base resin for future electrically conductive compound developments?' it clearly appears a high number of respondents and the spreading of chosen polymers confirming that the conductive polymers are an actual and general issue. Industrialized or developing applications include items as various as permanent antistatic solutions, solar cells, electronic paper, inexpensive RFID tags, conductive seals, artificial muscles, sensors and actuators, ESD and conductive parts for automobile, E&E, and industry; printed electronics, organic photovoltaics (OPV), touch screens, printed sensors, OLED lighting, electrochemical biosensor, tactile sensing 'skins', and thermal sensors...

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