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What’s the latest in biocides?

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Biocides are additives able to kill and stop bacteria or fungi proliferation, to prevent degradation of polymer’s physical and sensorial properties, both within the material and at its surface. They act as a complementary technique for cleaning,... (Article)

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Bioplastic Product Manufacturing Advances Take Root

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Bioplastics production has grown 6-fold from 0.26 million metric tonnes in 2007 to roughly 1.5 million tonnes by year end 2011. Bioplastics finished product manufacturing is advancing rapidly across key technology areas namely, (1) high barrier... (Article)

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Antimicrobial Additives Targeted to Healthcare

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Biocides and antimicrobial additives' market is growing at a somewhat slowed yet steady pace. One exception where demand is a bit more speeded up and likely to continue to be in the forefront and, where inorganic, silver-based antimicrobials have... (Article)

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Alternatives to Banned Phthalates: Non-phthalates and Authorized Phthalates

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

EU and USA ban some phthalates as plasticizers, especially for PVCs, the highest outlet for these additives. Some other phthalates are not involved and can be used but there is some confusion between the various phthalates and consequently a general... (Article)

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Energy Saving Conductive Polymers Expand the Plastics Frontier!

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

One of the most important technological advances in the field of plastics has been the extensive replacement of metals with plastics. The key advantage metals have over plastics is their electrical conductivity. Plastics can be expanded substantially... (Article)

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Bio-based Additives & Their Future

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

It is necessary to anticipate the growing scarcity and the possible drying up of petroleum, source of virtually all the plastics. In this context, all the countries study the replacement of oil-based products by bio-sourced equivalent or innovative... (Article)

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Polyimides in Electronics

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Polyimides are the class of polymers that have found uses in demanding electronics needs. These are thermally stable polymers that are often based on stiff aromatic backbones. They are a very interesting group of incredibly strong and astoundingly... (Article)

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Specialty Electrical and Electronic Engineered Material Advances

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The electrical/electronic (E/E) end-use market is the world’s 3rd largest market for plastics after packaging and construction, with applications ranging from miniature connectors to large electronic device housings. The E/E market requires that both... (Article)

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A Glance at the Plastics and Raw Materials Industry in India

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The Indian plastics market is comprised of around 25,000 companies and employs 3 million people. The domestic capacity for polymer production was 5.72m tones in 2009. The State of Gujarat in Western India is the leading plastics processing hub and... (Article)

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What's the Latest in Bioplastics Material Technology Solutions!

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Major chemical companies are making significant investments in new plants and technologies to produce plastics from annually renewable sources, not from petrochemicals. A page is being taken from the computer industry to spur innovation and drive... (Article)

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Factors for Effective Reinforcement in Polymer Composites

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Composite materials include some of the most advanced engineering materials today. The addition of high strength fibers to a polymer matrix can greatly improve the mechanical properties, such as ultimate tensile strength, flexural modulus, and... (Article)

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Thermal Degradation of Polymers: Differential Scanning Calorimetry

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The thermal degradation of polymers has very important implications with respect to their suitability for particular end use applications, particularly in relation to their physical properties and the lifetime over which the manufactured articles... (Article)

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Polymer Additives that are Catching up Fast

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200

To replace halogenated flame retardants, NaturalNano's halloysite clay nanotubes come into play. FRX Polymers proposes its proprietary phosphorous-derived inherently flame-retardant polymer to replace halogen-based flame retardants. AGY's S-1 Glass... (Article)

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Flash Foresight: Advanced Plastic Additive Solutions to Watch Out For

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Let's tour the eight key polymer additive segments and explore the future! GardIn Fresh's FreshExtend nanotechnology uses a silver-coated nanoparticle additive to retard food spoilage. ScentSational Technologies, which develops/licenses olfaction... (Article)

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Polymer/Graphene Composites

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The addition of graphene at extremely low loading levels can significantly improve the physical properties of polymers, including electrical and mechanical features. The most economically attractive and potentially scalable method for dispersing... (Article)

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Reinforcing Glass Fibers: World's Leading Fibers with Never Before Challenges

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Reinforcing fiberglass is still today the world's most used fiber for composite reinforcement. However, other fibers are today increasingly considered when it deals with polymer reinforcement. Carbon fiber consumption is growing at a two-digits rate;... (Article)

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NanoMaterials™ 2011 Conference Report: After the Hype, Nanomaterials Registered Strong Successes

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Attending the two days conference titled NanoMaterials™ 2011 and organized by Intertech Pira, from the Pira International group, was a great opportunity to review where nanotechnologies stand with regards to materials enhancement, commercial... (Article)

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Graphene—Nanoplastics’ Next Frontier!

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

Graphene, a form of carbon just one atom thick, is a completely novel material that is the thinnest and strongest ever. Not only is graphene the thinnest possible material that is feasible, but it's also about 200-times stronger than steel and... (Article)

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Plastic Innovations that Stood Out During SPE's ANTEC 2011

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The SPE ANTEC technical conference covered key emerging electronic, medical, and alternative energy plastics technology developments. Genestar, a proprietary high-heat resistant polyamide resin developed by Kuraray is benefiting from the shift to... (Article)

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Vinyl Plasticizer Trends Driven by Regulation and Public Perception

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200

The effect of indoor air quality (IAQ) of residential houses, public institutions, and even the interiors of automobiles and passenger aircraft on human health is coming under increasing scrutiny and, primarily in Europe, regulation. While various... (Article)

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