Вересень 2023

Toray Develops Lightest Millimeter Wave Absorption Film for 5G Applications

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Вер 14, 2023

Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has developed a film that can efficiently absorb millimeter wave band electromagnetic waves employed in 5G communications and other applications. The film delivers an absorption capacity of at least 20 decibels (99%) for millimeter waves and makes it possible to select absorption frequency. It is one-fifth the thickness and…

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UBE Paves the Way for a New Generation of Bespoke Highly Durable Polycarbonate-based Polyurethane Elastomers

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Вер 13, 2023

Formulating polyurethane (PU) products that can withstand extreme conditions and guarantee durable performance is not simple! UBE’s polycarbonate diols and polycarbonate-based urethane prepolymers technology offer long-lasting performance even after exposure to extreme environments. They enable the formulation of unique and customizable polyurethanes in: elastomers, coatings, and adhesives and sealants. Polyurethanes with superior durability, greater stability,…

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Plastic Recycle Content Materials, Process, Applications Advancing!

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Вер 12, 2023

When it comes to recycled plastics, compounders, and processors confront major challenges particularly with regard to Post Consumer Recyclate (PCR) in terms of broad variances in: melt flow, discoloration, heat degradation, and most importantly contamination. The goal here is always to manufacture high-quality plastic parts that will require recycled content resins and compatibilizer additives. This…

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A Sustainable Pathway: Embracing the Mass Balance Approach in the Plastics Industry

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Вер 11, 2023

The mass balance approach enables the production of similar polymers by combining alternative renewable or circular feedstock with fossil-based feedstock. The polymers produced this way are: certified by internationally known certificates used to make new plastic products for customers in a more sustainable way. This approach creates a bridge between today’s linear economy and…

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Researchers Confirm Presence of PFAS in Eco-friendly Paper Straws

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Вер 7, 2023

‘Eco-friendly’ paper drinking straws contain long-lasting and potentially toxic chemicals, a new study has concluded. In the first analysis of its kind in Europe, and only the second in the world, Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 18 Different Kinds of…

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KRAIBURG’s TPE Tailored for Asia Pacific Market Ideal for Interdental Brushes

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Вер 5, 2023

KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® R-RC/FC/PCR/AP series, designed for the Asia Pacific market, is suited for interdental brush and other dental tools application. Wide Hardness Range of 30-90 Shore A Using cutting-edge materials such as thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) from the bristles to the handle ensures that the design and functionality required for interdental brushes are met. The THERMOLAST® R-RC/FC/PCR/AP series from KRAIBURG…

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SABIC’s Glass Fiber-reinforced Copolymer Earns UL Verified Mark

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Вер 4, 2023

SABIC announced that its STAMAX™ 30YH570 resin has earned the UL Verified Mark from Underwriters Laboratories. This 30% glass fiber-reinforced copolymer resin, a featured product offered under the company’s BLUEHERO™ electrification initiative, is the first polymer used in electric vehicle (EV) battery systems to receive UL Verification for marketing claims of thermal and mechanical performance. UL…

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