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Feb 03, 2012 - Dynamic Materials Obtained from Waste Biomass - Patent
Methyl acrylate (MA) monomer was graft copolymerized onto fibers derived from waste biomass and used to explore the additive effect of vinyl acrylate...

Feb 02, 2012 - Plasticized Cellulose Ester-elastomer Compositions - Patent
This invention relates to the dispersion of cellulose esters in elastomers as small particles to improve the mechanical and physical properties of the...

Feb 01, 2012 - Lignin as Additive in PP - Technical Paper
PP/CF composites were prepared and the effect of lignin incorporation in the presence and absence of compatibilizer (maleic anhydride grafted...

Jan 31, 2012 - Antistatic Resin Composition - Patent
THe invention claims an antistatic agent which does not impair the appearance or the mechanical strength of a molded article and which provides... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 30, 2012 - Flame Retardant-stabilizer Combination for Thermoplastic Polymers - Patent
The invention is a halogen free flame retardant (FR) stabilizer combination for thermoplastic polymers. The FR package contains 30 to 80% by weight of...

Jan 27, 2012 - Chain Extension and Branching of Recycled PET with Di- and Multifunctional Epoxy or Isocyanate Additives - Technical Paper
The effect of two difunctional chain extenders, 1,6-diisocyanatohexane (NCO) and 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (EPOX), in the reactive...

Jan 26, 2012 - Rubber Toughening of Glass-reinforced Composites - Technical Paper
Epoxy resins are considered as one of the most important class of thermosetting polymers and find extensive use in various fields. However, these...

Jan 25, 2012 - Improving the Flow Properties of Thermoplastic Melts Using Comb Polymer Additives - Patent
The present invention relates to a process for improving the flow properties of a polymer melt by the addition of particular copolymeric additives to...

Jan 24, 2012 - Improved Bimodal HDPE Compositions for Injection Molding of Caps and Closures - Patent
This invention is an improved bimodal HDPE composition for producing injection molded caps and closures. The inventive composition contains an...

Jan 23, 2012 - Development of Advanced Electrically Conductive PET Composite Materials - Technical Paper
The unique and extraordinary mechanical, electrical and thermal conductivity properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) make them ideal...

Jan 20, 2012 - The Effect of Polymer Additives on Surface Quality of Microcellular Injection Molded Parts - Technical Paper
Microcellular injection molding is an emerging process for producing foamed plastic parts with complex geometries. It has many advantages including...

Jan 19, 2012 - Additives for Improved BOPP Films - Patent
Biaxial polypropylene (BOPP) films have found wide acceptance in the packaging industry because of their superior physical properties such as high... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 18, 2012 - Improved Antistat Formulations for Multilayer Polymeric Film for Use as Cut-and-stack Plastic Label - Patent
This invention is a multilayer film including: (a) an intermediate layer consisting a polymer and an antistatic agent,(b) a top layer that is...

Jan 17, 2012 - Improved Stabilizers for Vinylidene Copolymer Blends - Patent
Vinylidene copolymers are heavily utilized in food packaging applications due to their inherent transparency and gas barrier resistance. However,...

Jan 16, 2012 - Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites - Technical Paper
Liquid composite molding (LCM) processes are widely used to manufacture composite parts for the automotive industry. An appropriate selection of the...

Jan 13, 2012 - Improving the Impact Strength of GF Reinforced PBT Using an Elastomeric Bonding Agent - Technical Paper
In this study the effect of incorporation of ethylene-co-glycidylmethacrylate (GMA)-co-n-butyl acrylate (nBA) terpolymer with an epoxy functional...

Jan 12, 2012 - Membrane Enhancement with Nanoparticles - Technical Paper
Although several studies explored the use of nanoparticles as additives in membrane structures, mixed matrix membranes still suffer from difficulties...

Jan 11, 2012 - Antimicrobial Activity of PP Food Packaging Films - Technical Paper
Antimicrobial active films based on PP were prepared by incorporating thymol and carvacrol at three different concentrations: 4, 6 and 8 wt.% of both...

Jan 10, 2012 - TPU/TPO Blends with Improved Surface Properties - Patent
This invention is a composition, preferably a halogen-free, flame retardant composition, containing 90:10 to 10:90 ratios of TPU:TPO. Preferably a...

Jan 09, 2012 - Use of a Foaming Agent to Improve EMI Shielding - Patent
This invention is a conductive plastic article suited for a housing that offers improved shielding against electromagnetic interference or that offers...

Jan 06, 2012 - PVC Nanocomposites Improve Plasticizer Migration Resistance! - Technical Paper
In this study fully conditions were develop to prepare fully exfoliated PVC/(Cloisite 30B) nanocomposites. The nanocomposites demonstrated...

Jan 05, 2012 - Melanins: Excellent Renewable Polymer Stabillizers - Patent
Melanin is a biopolymer well-known for its intriguing chemical structure and physiological functions including photoprotection, radical scavenging,... (1 Member Reaction)

Jan 04, 2012 - The Influence of Engineered Calcium Carbonate Functional Additives on the Mechanical Properties of PE Films - Technical Paper
The article considers the use of a selection of engineered ground calcium carbonates in two different PE film systems. The calcium carbonate grades...

Jan 03, 2012 - Fireproof Insulating Foam Comprising Phase Change Materials - Patent
A fireproof insulating foamed composition with thermal energy storage capacity is claimed for use in producing wall insulation boards, fireproof... (2 Member Reactions)

Jan 02, 2012 - UV Stable Transparent Polyester Films - Patent
This invention claims biaxially oriented polyester films stabilized against hydrolysis using a carbodiimide hydrolysis stabilizer, and a UV absorber....

Dec 30, 2011 - Modification of Surface Properties of PP Films - Technical Paper
The possibility of improving the interfacial adhesion between polypropylene (PP) and polyamide layers (PA) has been investigated by means of addition...

Dec 29, 2011 - Halogen-free Flame Retardant Polyolefins for Cable Jackets - Patent
The invention relates to halogen-free polyolefin compositions containing an additive blend containing a boehmite, nanoclay, microcrystalline talc,...

Dec 28, 2011 - Additive that Greatly Improves the Efficiency of Solar Cells - Technical Paper
THe article investigates the effect of a high hole mobility triarylamine-based conjugated polymer on a bulk hetero-junction organic solar cell. THe...

Dec 27, 2011 - A Commercial and Newly Patented Advanced Non-toxic Polymeric Antimicrobial Additive for Plastic Products Including Masterbatches and Thin Films - Conference
BIOSAFE Inc. has developed and commercialized a broad spectrum polymeric proprietary antimicrobial additive poly (trihydroxysilyl)... (2 Member Reactions)

Dec 26, 2011 - Improving the Compatibility of Carbon Nanotubes with Plastics - Patent
The invention relates to carbon nanotubes, particularly to carbon nanotubes that have been modified for compatibilization with polymers, to processes...

Dec 23, 2011 - How Far Can Polymer Solar Cells Go? - Technical Paper
The photovoltaic effect in organic materials is an interesting research area because it offers fundamental knowledge, waiting to be explored, and the...

Dec 22, 2011 - Compatibilizing Agents for Improving Composite Strength - Technical Paper
The study was carried out to investigate the effects of filler content and two different compatibilizing agents (Eastman G-3003 and G-3216) on the...

Dec 21, 2011 - Processing of PLA Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
The degradation during the melt processing of PLA and its nanocomposites with different contents (0.5 and 2.5%) of an organomodified montmorillonite...

Dec 20, 2011 - Polymer-based Nanocomposite Particles - Technical Paper
The article discusses and presents sythetic pathways for the economical systhesis of polymer based nanoparticles. Starting from the fundamental...

Dec 19, 2011 - Halogen Free Flame Retardant PC/ABS with Improved Heat Resistance - Technical Paper
Triphenyl phosphate (TPP) is well known to be one of the most effective flame retardants for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) and its... (4 Member Reactions)

Dec 16, 2011 - Silicone Resins and Their Use as Flame Retardants in Polymer Compositions - Patent
Branched silicone (organopolysiloxane) resins and preparation method and use thereof are provided, which contain at least one group selected from... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 15, 2011 - Biopolymers for Nonwovens- Environmentally Beneficial, Technically Advantageous, Commercially Feasible - Technical Paper
Today, biopolymers are primarily specified for nonwovens applications because of the environmental benefits offered by these relatively new plastic...

Dec 14, 2011 - Recent Developments in PA6/PP Nanocomposites - Patent
An overview of the recent developments in PA6/PP blend nanocomposites is presented in this paper with an emphasis on their mechanical, thermal and...

Dec 13, 2011 - Stabilization of Diene Rubber Polymers - Technical Paper
The mechanism of rubber polymer autoxidation is briefly reviewed with an emphasis and an appreciation for what these uninhibited free radical...

Dec 12, 2011 - Green Composites from Sustainable Cellulose Nanofibrils - Technical Paper
Green composites are materials having ecofriendly attributes that are technically and economically feasible while minimizing the generation of...

Dec 09, 2011 - Manufacture of Flame-retardant Polyamide Compositions - Patent
This invention claims a novel composition prepared by melt blending specific amounts of a polyamide, a flame retardant that includes brominated PS, a...

Dec 08, 2011 - Recent Advances in Clay/Polymer Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
Smectite clays (e.g. montmorillonite), belonging to the structural family called 2:1 phyllosilicates, are the main choice for designing polymer...

Dec 07, 2011 - Application of a Nanoclay-polypropylene Composite to Efficient Vehicle Occupant Safety Countermeasure Design - Technical Paper
PP is a thermoplastic extensively used in various shades and textures for designing interior trim of vehicles for covering metallic body bestowing an... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 06, 2011 - Advances in Food Packaging Based on Polymer Nanomaterials - Technical Paper
This article reviews the latest innovations in food packaging, using improved, active and smart nanotechnology. It also discusses the development of... (1 Member Reaction)

Dec 05, 2011 - Hydrolytic Degradation of PLA Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
The addition of nanoclays to many materials can have a significant beneficial effect on certain proeprties of the material. PLA appears to be an...

Dec 02, 2011 - Advances in Water Treatment Membrane Nanotechnologies - Technical Paper
Nanotechnology is being used to enhance conventional ceramic and polymeric water treatment membrane materials through various avenues. Among the...

Dec 01, 2011 - Design of Nanoparticle Superstructures - Technical Paper
Self-assembly of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs) into superstructures, which is used as a general way to integrate functional inorganic NPs into...

Nov 30, 2011 - Latest Approaches to Modelling in Materials Science - Technical Paper
Computational modelling techniques are now widely employed in materials science, due to recent advances in computing power and simulation...

Nov 29, 2011 - Current State of Art of Combinatorial and High-throughput Development of Latest Materials - Technical Paper
Rational materials design based on prior knowledge is attractive because it promises to avoid time-consuming synthesis and testing of numerous...

Nov 28, 2011 - Optimization Techniques Used in the Design of Fiber Composite Structures for Civil Engineering Applications - Technical Paper
Fiber composite structures have become the most attractive candidate for civil engineering applications. Fibre reinforced plastic polymer (FRP)...

Nov 25, 2011 - Closed Loop Recycling of Chlorine for Sustainable Development of Polyurethane Industry - Technical Paper
Increasing demand is fueling the booming polyurethane industry worldwide. An impeding issue for polyurethane industry is how to handle the large... (1 Member Reaction)

Nov 24, 2011 - Improved Preparation of Nanocomposites Based on a Polymer Matrix - Technical Paper
A new approach to the preparation of nanocomposites is advanced. This approach includes preliminary formation of a nanoporous matrix and subsequent... (1 Member Reaction)

Nov 23, 2011 - Properties of Carbon Nanofiber/Polymer Composites - Technical Paper
This article reviews the mechanical properties of vapor grown carbon nanofiber/polymer composites. The paper begins with the structural and intrinsic...

Nov 22, 2011 - Food Packaging Based on Polymer Nanomaterials - Technical Paper
Since its starting in the 19th century, modern food packaging has made great advances as results of global trends and consumer preferences. These...

Nov 21, 2011 - Improved Method of Incorporating an Additive into Plastics - Patent
Many plastics are provided as blends that include not only plastic resin but also one or more additives that improve the appearance and/or properties...

Nov 18, 2011 - Nanocomposites for Electrical Energy Storage - Technical Paper
This review highlights the frontier scientific research in the development of polymer nanocomposites for electrical energy storage applications.... (1 Member Reaction)

Nov 17, 2011 - Distribution of Heat Stabilizers in Plasticized PVC-based Biomedical Devices - Technical Paper
Thermoplastic polymers can be viewed as a dynamic framework in which additives allocation is strongly dependent on the system’s chemistry. Considering...

Nov 16, 2011 - Advances in Metal Containing Plastics - Technical Paper
Metal-containing polymers or metallopolymers have become a field of immense interest because of their possible application in the materials industry....

Nov 15, 2011 - Exfoliated Zeolite Nanosheets and their Application as Selective Membranes - Technical Paper
Thin zeolite films are attractive for a wide range of applications, including molecular sieve membranes, catalytic membrane reactors, permeation...

Nov 14, 2011 - Study of Flammability and Thermal Properties of HIPS Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
To increase thermal stability and flammability of high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), nanocomposites with silica nanoparticles and two types of...

Nov 11, 2011 - Migration-free, Halogen-free, Flame Retardant Thermoplastic Polyurethane Compositions - Patent
Halogen-free, thermoplastic polyurethane-based compositions having good mechanical and flame-retardant properties are provided. The compositions...

Nov 10, 2011 - Inhibition of Growth of Bacteria to Medical Implants with Nanostructured Surfaces - Patent
This invention provides antibacterial surfaces of medical devices. The surface is referred to as being "antibacterial" to the extent that the ability...

Nov 09, 2011 - Novel Flame Retardants for Polypropylene - Technical Paper
A novel metal chelate complex containing phosphorus, nitrogen and zinc (II) ion was synthesized and used as the flame retardant of low density... (1 Member Reaction)

Nov 08, 2011 - Biorenewable Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
In recent years, bio-based products have been of great interest since sustainable development policies have tended to expand with decreasing reserves...

Nov 07, 2011 - Novel Zinc Complex Containing Both Phosphorus and Nitrogen for Improving the Flame Retardancy of LDPE - Technical Paper
A novel metal chelate complex containing phosphorus, nitrogen and zinc (II) ion was synthesized and used as the flame retardant of low density... (3 Member Reactions)

Nov 04, 2011 - Bioactive Glass and Biodegradable Polymer Composites - Technical Paper
Bioactive ceramic materials have osteoconductive potential and excellent bone-bonding character, but they do not fulfill the required mech. properties...

Nov 03, 2011 - Latest Approach to the Preparation of Nanocomposites Based on a Polymer Matrix - Technical Paper
A new approach to the preparation of nanocomposites is advanced. This approach includes preliminary formation of a nanoporous matrix and subsequent...

Nov 02, 2011 - Preparation of Cellulose Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
The preparation of elongated rod-like nanoparticles from lignocellulosic fibers and their use as a reinforcing phase in a polymeric matrix is... (1 Member Reaction)

Nov 01, 2011 - Migratory Chemicals in Food Contact Materials: An Updated Review of Exposure, Effect & Risk Assessment - Technical Paper
Food contact materials (FCM) are an underestimated source of chemical food contaminants and a potentially relevant route of human exposure to...

Oct 31, 2011 - Biopolymers, Processing, and Biodegradation - Technical Paper
The recent advance in converting natural polymers such as starch, protein, and cellulose for melt processing is briefly reviewed. The technical...

Oct 28, 2011 - Development of Mixed Matrix Membranes for Gas Separation - Technical Paper
Mixed matrix membrane (MMM) is a new class of membrane materials that offers the significant potential in advancing the current membrane-based...

Oct 27, 2011 - Applications of "Click Chemistry" in Plastics - Technical Paper
Recently there have been many articles about the utility of "Click Chemistry" in plastics. The “click” chemistry concept is based on utilizing rapid...

Oct 26, 2011 - Discovery of a Latest Class of Polymers Convert Light Energy Directly into Work! - Technical Paper
A new class of polymer materials has been developed that can convert light energy directly into mechanical work, and show a variety of...

Oct 25, 2011 - A Latest Approach to the Preparation of Nanocomposites - Technical Paper
A new approach to the preparation of nanocomposites is advanced. This approach includes preliminary formation of a nanoporous matrix and subsequent...

Oct 24, 2011 - The Effect of Polymer Additives on Surface Quality of Injection Molded Parts - Technical Paper
Microcellular injection molding is an emerging process for producing foamed plastic parts with complex geometries. It has many advantages including...

Oct 21, 2011 - PLA Toughening with Epoxy-functionalized ABS Particles - Technical Paper
Glycidyl methacrylate functionalized ABS (ABS-g-GMA) particles were prepared and used to toughen PLA. The characteristic absorption at 1728 cm

Oct 20, 2011 - Effects of Incorporating Technique and Silver Colloid Content on Antibacterial Performance for Thermoplastic Films - Technical Paper
Antibacterial efficiencies of various thermoplastics, such as MDPE, PS, PET and PVC containing nano-silver colloids were studied under a wide range of... (1 Member Reaction)

Oct 19, 2011 - Heat-resistant PLA-ABS Polymer Compositions - Patent
The invention is a heat resistant and impact modified PLA containing emulsion-polymerized ABS, an epoxy-functional styrene- acrylic oligomer, and a...

Oct 18, 2011 - Impact-modified Flame Retardant PC - Patent
This invention claims a novel PC demonstrating improved flammability performance, impact resistance and hydrolytic stability. The novel PC contains a...

Oct 17, 2011 - Flame Retardant ABS with a Renewable Polyphosphate Derived from Biomass - Technical Paper
ABS was treated with various formulations containing an intumescent fire retardant, which consists of ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and a novel...

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