PT ZONE: Nanocomposites
Novel Fuel Systems Power Blow Molder’s GrowthNano technology gives The Plastics Group a leg up on developing fuel systems for non-automotive applications More (+)
North America's Best-Kept Secret in Compounding They’re hardly a startup, having opened their doors 27 years ago this month. More (+)
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It's Time to Get to Know Your Way Around Bioplastics
3/1/2010Plastics Technology
If you’re thinking about adding bioplastics to your portfolio of processing capabilities, it’s best to first find out what separates them from traditional synthetic polymers and how their differences will affect you.
New Ethylene Copolymers for Films & Coatings3/1/2010Plastics Technology
In the last two years, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers, Wilmington, Del. (plastics.dupont.com) has been actively expanding its portfolio of ethylene copolymers and taking them into new application areas.
On-Site: Green Business Is Good Business for Fabri-Kal12/1/2009Plastics Technology
"We tend to jump on things early," says John Kittredge. "F-K has been a pioneer in a number of things. Our earliest example was converting HDPE margarine tubs to ABS. After that we were a leader in thermoforming polypropylene, and then APET." Now it's PLA biopolymer.
Solve PP Molding Problems with Nucleating Agents12/1/2009Plastics Technology
Over the past several years, significant innovations have occurred in the area of polypropylene nucleation.
Biobased and Copolyester Blends Debut at NPE7/15/2009Plastics Technology
Lots of new thermoplastic blends made news at the recent NPE show in Chicago.
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OVERVIEW:
Nanocomposites
Nanocomposites are a class of mineral-reinforced plastics that are formulated with relatively small amounts (2-5%) of nanometer-sized clay particles that are said to provide large improvements in mechanical and thermal properties, as well as gas barrier and flame resistance. They also reduce shrinkage and warpage. And all of these benefits are available without significantly raising the density of the compound or reducing light transmission.
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Product Announcements
- Carbon Nanotube-Enhanced Plastics
- 6/1/2010
- Europe Begins Pilot Production of PLA
- 5/1/2010
- Medium-Density mPE for Tough, Stiff, High-Clarity Films
- ExxonMobil Chemical Co. 5/1/2010
- Non-Halogen FR-TPEs for Electronic Cables
- PolyOne Corp. 5/1/2010
- Biodegradable Resin for Paper Coating & Shrink Film
- BASF Corp. 4/1/2010
