Switzerland specialty chemicals company Clariant has released ColorFoward 2017, its 11th annual color forecasting guide for the plastics industry....
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New type of polymer film can soak energy from sun in the day and store it for later use
A novel way to farm and store solar heat has been developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers....
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Shape memory polymer with a permanent shape that can be changed, locking features from previous shape
Scientists have developed a shape memory polymer with a difference: the polymer’s permanent shape can be changed multiple times,...
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Global plastic pipe demand to grow with opportunities in water and waste water, agriculture, chemical, oil and gas
The future of the plastic pipe market looks attractive with opportunities in the potable water, waste water supply, electrical...
North American resin prices remained relatively calm in November, with only PET bottle resin and polypropylene showing any movement....
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Turning packaging waste into valuable resins and coatings for building & construction?
AIMPLAS, the plastics technology center based in Valencia, Spain, is in collaboration with the company Barpimo to develop new...
Eastman Chemical Company and colorFabb BV have expanded their 3D printing filament offering with nGen. Made with Eastman Amphora...
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Lightweighting steers growth of global automotive elastomers market, finds Frost & Sullivan
Original equipment manufacturers’ (OEMs) emphasis on high performance and lightweighting is spawning new opportunities for the global automotive elastomers...