Surface Modification

Dec 24, 2008 | Article

Enhancing Polymer Adhesion thanks to Functionalized Materials and Surface Treatments

Adhesive bonding is one of the main methods used to join 1. a material and a coating such as inks and paints for the most common 2. parts processed in two steps, for example injected tail lights in...

Oct 17, 2008 | Article

Natural Fibres New Trends and Strategies

Natural fibres were the first fibres used for thermosetting resin reinforcement but slowly they fell into disuse for performance and environmental problems principally due to low mechanical...

May 26, 2008 | Article

Weather Testing For the Real World

By Plastics Technology

Broader use of plastics in building products and a growing desire to minimize painting of automotive parts is increasing the need for reliable predictions of light stability and weathering...

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A New Yellow Pigment Chemistry!

The Shepherd Color Company announces Niobium Tin Pyrochlore (NTP) Yellow a new inorganic pigment chemistry with a bright clean yellow color. Colored pigments for plastics are a compromise amidst a...

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A Comprehensive Guide on Adhesion Promoters for Polymers

Most of the polymer resins and composites have low surface free energy and lack polar functional groups, hence, resulting in inherently poor adhesion properties. Therefore, in order to improve adhesion of polymers with other components, be it fillers or even other polymers, adhesion promoters are added. Adhesion promoters have reactive functional groups which help increase the adhesion/compatibility of two immiscible components. Few examples include silanes, organometallics, polymeric adhesion promoters, etc. Are you looking for strategies to narrow down your adhesion promoters search for your application? Learn how to optimize performance of your polymer by understanding adhesion promoters & their importance, mechanism...

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Selection of Antistatic Agents for Polymers

Anti-static agents are used to either manage static charges during various stages of processing or to provide long-term static protection based on end-use applications. But, searching the right additive for your product among a variety of them available in the market, could be a daunting task! Get a comprehensive review of important aspects related to antistats and their chemistries along with the factors that influence selection of anti-static agents including their compatibility with various polymers like polyolefins, polyesters, polyamides, fluoropolymers, and more. Review: Antistatic Strategies for Temporary or Long-Term Protection Antistatic Agents Chemistries Conductive Fillers and Additives Assessing Antistats Performance Antistatic...

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BOPP Film Modifiers: Efficiently Optimize Packaging Performance

BOPP films today are preferred substrate for packaging, labeling, and lamination because of its inherent moisture barrier properties, sealability, high clarity, best possibilities of the pack being a monolayer/homogeneous structure. The expansion in the flexible packaging industry is driving the exponential growth in demand for BOPP films. Keep up with the latest ways for optimizing BOPP film performance in order to meet this growing demand. Explore here, detailed knowledge on the role of modifiers in improving processing conditions like extrudability, and thin film capacity and thus, enhance their performance properties. How to Enhance BOPP Film Performance How to Improve BOPP Film Processing...

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Fluorescent Whitening Agents for Plastics

Explore the mode of action & benefits of fluorescent whitening agents (FWAs) or optical brighteners that are used to enhance the color appearance in various polymer substrates.

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Selection of Impact Modifiers for Polymers

Impact modifiers are added to plastic compounded materials to improve the durability and toughness of a variety of plastic resins. The amount of impact modifier added depends upon the level of impact resistance needed for end-use applications. Explore what are impact modifiers, the different types of impact modification, and how impact modifiers improve the properties of several engineering plastics while retaining the cost/performance balance.

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Licensing Aqueous Superabsorbent Coating (ASC) For A Wide Range Of Applications

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A SpecialChem Client is offering a film-forming, self-crosslinking, air-curable material that absorbs and holds liquids, vapors and proteins...