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Jan 16, 2019 | Industry News
Graphene nanotubes are being used to improve abrasion resistance of the rubber stator by 20% and increase tensile modulus by 30%, resulting in a shortened drilling cycle, reduced energy consumption...
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Jan 15, 2019 | Industry News
Birla Carbon has been awarded a Gold level rating for being the sustainable and dynamic global carbon black manufacturer, for the third consecutive year by EcoVadis. With a score of 71%, Birla...
Jan 8, 2019 | Industry News
Rice University chemists have determined that surfactants offer the easiest way to keepboron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) from clumping. That could lead to expanded use in protective shields, as...
Jan 4, 2019 | Industry News
PolyOne Corporation has announced the acquisition of Fiber-Line, a global leader in customized engineered fibers and composite materials for USD 120 million...
Jan 2, 2019 | Industry News
A team of researchers, led by the University of Portsmouth, have developed a bio-composite material using date palm fiber biomass (biomass is a term that includes waste material from plants, food...
Jun 22, 2018 | Article
By Prithvi Lalwani
Find out the key trends impacting the global graphene industry and how an increase in research activities is contributing to the popularity of graphene in the plastics industry for various...
Dec 1, 2017 | Article
By Donald Rosato
Advanced material technologies are making breakthroughs in weight savings to meet increasingly tough automotive emission targets. Some of the latest thermoplastic and natural fiber composite...
Oct 12, 2017 | Article
By Mark DeMeuse
Carbon fiber composite materials that were initially developed primarily for use in the aerospace industry are now attracting interest in new applications. Structural & performance advantages...
Jan 3, 2014 | Article
By Donald McNally
Silanes are very reactive and have many industrial and medical applications. Perhaps the most common use for functionalized silanes is as coupling agents for glass and carbon fibers and other...
Dec 1, 2013 | Article
In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented on "What will be your Priority while developing formulations with new reinforcing system?" These results can be...