€5 million funding will enable externally advised project to study effect of nanomaterials on the lungs.
BASF acquires Mazzaferro polyamide polymer business
BASF are looking to expand into the South American engineering plastics market.
BASF acquires Novolyte Technologies
BASF, Arsenal and Foosung have announced BASF’s acquisition of Novolyte Technologies, based in Cleveland, Ohio (USA).
Latest news in polymer science: editor picks from Polymer Physics
Download the latest Editor’s Choice papers from the Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Physics for free.
The Latest Trends in Integrative Plastics Technology
The 26th International Plastics Technology Colloquium presented the latest trends and developments in plastics processing.
Wiley Encyclopedia of Composites
The Wiley Encyclopedia of Composites covers all areas of composite technology. Browse sample chapters and register for the free trial.
Monster (plastic) trucks
The NPE plastics industry exhibition in Orlando shows that despite high oil prices, plastics are becoming ever more widespread, as lightweight polymeric materials in cars, trucks and planes help to save fuel.
Building Lightweight Trains
The less trains weigh, the more economical they are to run. A new material capable of withstanding even extreme stresses and over 35 percent lighter than their steel and aluminum counterparts has now been developed.
The (re-)discovery of a versatile, multifunctional material: Wood research at Empa
Empa’s wood research, including fire safety, acoustics, nanomodification, and more, was presented in detail at a recent symposium.
Poliya Signs Distribution Agreement with Azelis Italia
Azelis to promote and distribute Poliya’s Polipol composite resins and Polijel high performance gelcoats through its distribution network in Italy.