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Aug 1, 2011 | Article
By Mark DeMeuse
The addition of graphene at extremely low loading levels can significantly improve the physical properties of polymers, including electrical and mechanical features. The most economically...
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Jul 12, 2011 | Article
By Thibaud Deleger
Attending the two days conference titled NanoMaterials™ 2011 and organized by Intertech Pira, from the Pira International group, was a great opportunity to review where nanotechnologies stand with...
Mar 3, 2011 | Article
Inorganic fullerene-like (IF) solid lubricant particles based on MoS2 or WS2 have recently gained attention in various tribological applications, for instance incorporated in coatings, porous...
Nov 17, 2010 | Article
With more than 220,000 visitors, the K 2010 Trade Fair has been announced as a proof of a strong on-going recovery of the polymer industry. Among the 3,100 exhibitors, mood was qualified as...
Nov 1, 2010 | Article
Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are used broadly in outdoor decking and railing as well as applications like fencing, siding, and outdoor furniture. WPCs have long been marketed as 'low maintenance'...
Oct 25, 2010 | Article
As an example of composites with a tailored interface to control mechanical properties, a discussion is provided of glass fiber reinforced plastics from 3B Composites. These composites are primarily...
Jul 26, 2010 | Article
Interfaces are among the most important yet least understood components of a composite material. In particular, there is a lack of understanding of processes occurring at the atomic level of...
Jun 2, 2010 | Article
The growing use of polymers in the healthcare market is often said to lead the growing use of antimicrobials in the coming years. Another strong driver that is commonly accepted from the latest...
Mar 15, 2010 | Article
The medical sector is the fourth largest consumer of plastics after packaging, construction, and automotive sectors. It has a relatively high growth rate (8% per year). The growth is in part due to...
Feb 24, 2009 | Article
Polymers have often an hydrophobic and soft surface with a somewhat unappealing look and a low surface tension, which is harmful for adhesion of inks, paints and other coating, adhesive joining...