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Surface Modification Channel

Surface Modification


Tailoring surface properties of polymers impacts their durability and functionality. Different types of additives play different roles based on the desired property of polymers.

Some widely used additives for a good polymer surface includes: adhesion promoters, anti-static grades, scratch- and mar- resistance grades.

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Jan 27, 2014 | Article

COMPAMED Review: Additives and Plastics for Safer Medical Use

By Thibaud Deleger

The COMPAMED Exhibition, which was co-located with the Medica Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany from November 20-22nd, 2013 highlighted major trends driving the Medical, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical...

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Jan 20, 2014 | Article

K2013 Review: Our Selection of Innovative Additives for a Safer & Cleaner World

By Thibaud Deleger

As the K2013 closed its doors, it was once again on impressing track records. Even if the number of visitors slightly decreased compared to the K2010 Fair (from 222.000 in 2010 to 218.000 this...

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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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Feb 18, 2013 | Article

Use of Polymer Nanocomposites as Antimicrobial Polymer Materials

By Mark DeMeuse

Polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial properties and biocompatible properties are of growing interest; thanks primarily to the variety of applications in areas such as biosensing and biomedical...

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Jan 21, 2013 | Article

Helping Customers Navigate Regulatory Pathways: A Leading Antimicrobial Supplier Shares its Approach

Lonza Microbial Control is a global leader in the manufacture of microbial control products with one of the most innovative and broadest portfolio of active ingredients and formulated products. A...

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Dec 3, 2012 | Article

Antifouling Medical and Marine Coatings

By Joseph E. Sabol

Novel silicone polymer coatings, specifically designed to exhibit amphiphilicity and molecular mobility, were developed to synergistically reduce adhesion events of secreted marine bioadhesives and...

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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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Jul 1, 2012 | Article

Selection of Novel Pigments for Plastics

In this article, a description and analysis of survey results will be presented for the May Click 'N Vote "How do you select novel pigments for plastics?". These results show that the most popular...

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Jun 14, 2012 | Article

Innovative Antimicrobial Plastics Additive Advances

By Donald Rosato

Antimicrobial biostabilizers (biocides) or preservatives are added to plastics to protect the material by acting against microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae that can attack the plastic...

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