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Oct 7, 2013 | Article
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
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...
Jan 21, 2013 | Article
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...
Dec 3, 2012 | Article
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...
Aug 1, 2012 | Article
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...
Jul 1, 2012 | Article
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...
Jun 14, 2012 | Article
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...
May 28, 2012 | Article
By Michel Biron
High temperatures have immediate and delayed effects. Modulus and strengths immediately decrease by softening but in addition the fall speeds up with time. Chemical structure is more or less rapidly...
Apr 9, 2012 | Article
The global plasticizer market is an $11 billion industry. Approximately 90% of the plasticizers produced are consumed in vinyl based formulations. Medical device development is indicative of broader...
Mar 26, 2012 | Article
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...