A new form of dental adhesives, containing bisphosphonate and bisphosponic acid, improves the ability to etch enamel and increases stability in water.
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BASF building production plant for specialty zeolites in Ludwigshafen, Germany
BASF is investing in the construction of a production plant for specialty zeolites, significantly increasing production capacity for specialty zeolites.
NC State Signs Innovative Research Agreement With Eastman Chemical Company
North Carolina State University enters into agreement with Eastman Chemical Company to conduct joint cutting-edge research in materials science.
Plastics Become Heat Conductors by Lamellar Crystal Alignment
Thermally conductive thermoplastics have attracted attention as heat dissipative materials for a vast number of electronic devices. S. Yoshihara and coworkers (Kaneka Corporation, Japan) now report that thermoplastics exhibit high thermal conductivity by lamellar crystal alignment.
BASF and CRC for Polymers to develop advanced technologies for soil moisture management
Five-year cooperation to develop polymers to control soil wettability, water availability and nutrient delivery.
The Laser Beam as a “3D Painter”
A new method developed at the Vienna University of Technology can be used to grow biological tissue or to create micro sensors.
Making Graphene Industry-Ready: Fluorescence Quenching Metrology
Researchers develop a graphene metrology technique that paves the way for widespread industrial applications.
The Latest on Polymer Research in Asia-Pacific
From materials to processing, the Journal of Applied Polymer Science showcases select research from the Asia-Pacific region.
Printing Electronics: High-Speed Transistors with Electrochemical Gating
Researchers show that solid polymer electrolytes can be used as the gating insulator for printed electronics, contrary to accepted thinking.
Cleaner water through tunable catalysis
Switchable hydrogels simplify water purification through tunable catalysis.
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