A growth of 8% for PVC in China has been predicted by a well-known market research company - mainly attributed to a boom in the construction sector as well as by advances in consumer spending and the growing share of plastics in packaging applications. To know about the current and future growth sectors, growth regions, etc, read Increasing construction activity will be the driver for growth of PVC in China
Poly mineral composite is being explored as an alternate material to the conventional polymer composite matrix. Polymerized poly mineral resins can resist temperatures up to 1200°C, allowing the production of ceramic-like materials and high temperature composites by using simple, low temperature processes. Read in Polymineral composite is an alternate composite material
Higher cost of polymers over the past two years has resulted in wafer thin margins for processors. This has led processors to increase their loadings of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). How much calcium carbonate goes into a given bag film depends on application, resin, gauge, color, and, on how the bags are sold–by gauge, weight, or unit count. Read in Plastic bags are increasingly filled to reduce cost
A two-step process allows for the formation of uniform, defect-free films with thickness that can be controlled to within billionths of a meter. This process is environmentally friendly, and does not use any solvent. The energy requirement is also very low. Read in Research scientists develop an interesting set of new polymer molecules
Conventional emulsification techniques use homogenizers that vary in shearing force and produce a wide distribution of particle sizes and particles that recombine after forming. A new technology produces polymer particles in a narrow distribution without the need for classification equipment. Read in Polymer particles so uniform that there is no need to classify them
