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Polymer Reinforcement


Additives are widely used to reinforce polymers and improve properties like dimensional stability and scratch resistance. Examples of some common polymer reinforcers are: fibers (glass, carbon, polymeric, etc.), fillers such as silica.

Apart from these common types of reinforcers, there is now an increasing trend of using nanotechnology-based additives like carbon nanotubes, nanoclays, halloysite nanotubes.

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Feb 25, 2020 | Industry News

New Technique to Improve Properties of Carbon Nanotube-based Fibers

The Lyding Group has recently developed a technique that can be used to build carbon-nanotube-based fibers by creating chemical crosslinks. The technique improves the electrical and mechanical...

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Feb 19, 2020 | Industry News

OCSiAl Launches Second Synthesis Facility for Graphene Nanotubes

OCSiAl has announced the launch of its second synthesis facility for graphene nanotubes with a production capacity of 50 tons per year. The Graphetron 50 facility is the world’s largest plant for...

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Feb 11, 2020 | Product News

LANXESS to Display Its Aramid-fiber Masterbatches and more at Tire Technology Expo

LANXESS will be showcasing its sustainable solutions at the Tire Technology Expo. It will showcase a wide range of environmentally friendly Rhenodiv release agents, Rhenomark tire marking paints...

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Jan 31, 2020 | Product News

Michelman to Display Water-based Fiber Sizing Solutions at JEC World 2020

Michelman will showcase its expanding portfolio of water-based fiber sizing solutions at JEC World 2020 on March 3-5, 2020, including Hydrosize®, its versatile line of fiber sizings that allows...

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Jan 29, 2020 | Industry News

Nanotube-reinforced Asphalt Concrete Prevents Cracks and Ruts in Road Pavement

The Russian company ECO Group has successfully tested road bitumen modified with TUBALL graphene nanotubes produced by OCSiAl. Graphene nanotubes form a reinforcing network in asphalt concrete...

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Jan 21, 2020 | Industry News

XGS’ Graphene Nanoplatelets Used in Grays’ Composite Hockey Sticks

XG Sciences has announced the innovative use of XG Sciences’ graphene in Grays’ field hockey sticks. The company is helping to redefine the sporting goods industry by boosting player performance...

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Dec 3, 2019 | Industry News

Birla Carbon & CHASM Advanced Materials Collaborate to Develop Hybrid Nanomaterials

Birla Carbon and CHASM Advanced Materials are joining forces to accelerate the development of nanomaterials to benefit high-performance tires. The companies will manufacture hybrid nanomaterials...

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Nov 28, 2019 | Industry News

Graphene Nanotubes: A Key Topic of Discussion at NAUM 2019

New breakthroughs and the main challenges in the field of nanopolymers were among the key topics of discussion at the NAUM’19. The number of graphene nanotube-enhanced polymer applications is...

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Nov 27, 2019 | Industry News

NAUM 2019 to Focus on New Properties of Graphene Nanotubes for Composites

NAUM’19 has concurred that graphene nanotubes grant the ability to produce innovative and advanced anti-static additives. Experts discussed the combination of conductivity and strength, provided by...

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Nov 26, 2019 | Industry News

Cabot Further Expands Carbon Black Capacity in Indonesia

Cabot has announced the addition of 80,000 metric tons of carbon black capacity to existing expansion project in Cilegon, Indonesia. The new phase of project is expected to be completed in 2021...

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