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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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Dec 1, 2013 | Article

New Reinforcing Systems: Collateral Benefits are of Prime Importance

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...

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Nov 29, 2013 | Article

K2013 Review: Polymer Additives Offer More Sustainable Solutions

By Thibaud Deleger

The world’s famous Plastics & Rubber Kunststoffe Trade Fair took place in Düsseldorf, Germany from October 16 – 23, 2013. And once again the K Exhibition was a true success. Among the event records...

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Oct 7, 2013 | Article

Topic you Expect to Learn the Most from K 2013: A Clear Answer, Every Topic is of Interest

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the September Click 'N Vote "About which topic do you expect to learn the most from the upcoming K 2013 Show?" The...

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Sep 26, 2013 | Article

Extrusion Compounding and Boron Nitride

By Donald McNally

Extrusion has been known as an industrial process for centuries. It is the forcing of a malleable material through a shaping orifice or die, originally by mechanical and later by hydraulic means...

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Aug 19, 2013 | Article

Predicting Thermal Conductivity of Composites

By Donald McNally

Technological revolutions are funny things. When they first appear, we say "isn't that interesting" and then a few years later, we are amazed at how much the world has changed. The truth of course...

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Aug 1, 2012 | Article

Major Improvement Expected from High Performing Polymers

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the June Click 'N Vote "What is the main improvement you expect from 'high performing' polymers?". For our...

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Mar 26, 2012 | Article

Innovative and Conventional Antistatic Solutions

By Michel Biron

Usual plastics are insulating materials subjected to electrostatic build-up and discharge depending on the surface resistivity of the part. Numerous antistatic solutions are examined from oldest...

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Feb 27, 2012 | Article

Save Money with Efficient Wetting and Dispersing Coupling Agents

By Michel Biron

Additives used to improve the polymer performance are active products that interfere with the compound. Their effects depend on their distribution, dispersion, wetting and actual compatibility with...

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Jan 11, 2012 | Article

What’s the latest in biocides?

By Michel Biron

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...

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Jan 2, 2012 | Article

Carbon Fiber Breakthrough

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the question "Which is the most critical issue that will influence a substantial breakthrough with carbon...

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