Compounding
BASF to Modify Plastics With Cellulose
BASF Corp., Florham Park, N.J., is licensing several patents from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, that cover the use of ionic liquids to dissolve and process cellulose from plants.
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Slip Agents: Extended Performance Range for Polyolefin Films
Newer specialty slip masterbatches go beyond traditional capabilities to provide greater thermal stability, reliability, and ability to hold COF steady during laminating.
Read MoreNew Ventures in Carbon Nanotubes
Two more firms have joined the race to produce carbon nanotubes in commercial quantities at reasonable prices.
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Make Polycarbonate Flow Easily Without Losing Toughness or Clarity
Here’s a whole new way to boost the flow of polycarbonate without the drawbacks of other flow modifiers.
Read MoreEU Allows Continued Use Of Deca-BDE FR Agent
In a decision published Oct. 15, the European Union (EU) exempted deca-BDE flame retardant from the EU Directive on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances.
Read MoreEU Rejects Bans on HFCs
On Oct. 26, the European Parliament of the European Union (EU) rejected bans on use of HFC blowing agents in foams, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
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Nanocomposites Do More With Less
For skeptics who may doubt that nanocomposites have yet proven themselves commercially viable materials, last year’s Nanocomposites 2005 Conference in San Francisco presented plenty of evidence that “nanos” are beginning to live up to their promise.
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Fixing the Mixing in Wood-Plastic Profiles
Color consistency and durability are critical to wood-plastic composites, especially in outdoor applications.
Read MoreNew Bayer Process To Cut Cost of Carbon Nanotubes
Bayer MaterialScience in Germany and Pittsburgh is sampling customers with carbon nanotubes produced under the name Baytubes.
Read MoreSPE Automotive Awards Highlight Materials and Processing Advances
What’s new in plastics on cars?
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