In the competitive market of plasticizers, PolyOne has recently developed with Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a range of bio-based alternatives to phthalate plasticizers, with a range of performance... (1 Member Reaction)

Cost efficiency, shorter cycle times and greater recycling possibilities are opening up new opportunities for innovative composite solutions satisfying an increasing market demand for lightweight...

Heat is the enemy. Since the time of Thomas Edison, electricity has played an ever-increasing role in our daily lives to the point where our civilization comes to a grinding halt when the power goes...

The total market for plastics additives is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% needing to anticipate the growing scarcity and the possible drying up of petroleum, and...

Dr. Raphael Mestanza has interviewed Peter Van Elslander, Business Manager, Polymer Additives at Proviron about their vision and their positioning in the market of... (1 Member Reaction)

Polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties and biocompatible properties are of growing interest; thanks primarily to the variety of applications in areas such as biosensing and biomedical...

Lonza Microbial Control is a global leader in the manufacture of microbial control products with one of the most innovative and broadest portfolio of active ingredients and formulated products. A key...

Novel silicone polymer coatings, specifically designed to exhibit amphiphilicity and molecular mobility, were developed to synergistically reduce adhesion events of secreted marine bioadhesives and...

The adhesion between fiber and matrix plays a predominant role governing the characteristics of fiber reinforced plastics. The stress transfer at the interface requires an efficient coupling between... (2 Member Reactions)

As stated by Yannick Saint-Gérard from the Dow Plastics Additives business unit "most of the upcoming innovations within the polymer industry will come from additives" as there will be much... (1 Member Reaction)

Lanxess, a global leader of polymer additives and BioAmber, a bio-based chemical solution provider have co-developed a portfolio of phthalate-free and bio-based succinic acid plasticizers. Being... (1 Member Reaction)

Generally speaking, foams deliver low density and insulating properties, two features more and more appreciated in sectors as varied as aeronautics, automotive, transportation, packaging, building and... (3 Member Reactions)

Packaging and plastics packaging in particular, the largest single end use market in global plastics consumption, is focused on developing everyday 'green' products. Kureha's polyglycolic acid is a...

The SureFlo® process aid is a blend of chemically and physically modified hydrocarbon resins specifically designed to improve processing of thermoplastic resins such as polypropylene,...

Antimicrobial biostabilizers (biocides) or preservatives are added to plastics to protect the material by acting against microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae that can attack the plastic,...

High temperatures have immediate and delayed effects. Modulus and strengths immediately decrease by softening but in addition the fall speeds up with time. Chemical structure is more or less rapidly... (9 Member Reactions)

Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than visible light, and has considerable damaging effect on plastics. UV absorber additives protect polymers by inhibiting... (3 Member Reactions)

Colorants in the form of polymer additive pigments and dyes change the look of a given plastic to the human eye. Today’s coloring methods include a broad array of technologies to choose from including...

Because the Chemical Industry is actively working on developing plant-based products the SpecialChem team wanted to investigate one of the latest successful long-term projects bringing renewably... (3 Member Reactions)

The global plasticizer market is an $11 billion industry. Approximately 90% of the plasticizers produced are consumed in vinyl based formulations. Medical device development is indicative of broader... (6 Member Reactions)