Research has been on for quite some time to develop a polymer that is water repellant. Such a material could be very useful in frying pans, disk drives, medical implants, airplanes, etc. Read about developments in water repellant polymers in An inexpensive method to make water repellant polymer
The aim of packaging is to minimize sensory change as much as possible over the shelf lives of these products, protecting the contents, without alter taste and odor. Taste and odor are very important in packaging of foods, beverages, and other goods sensitive to taste and odor. Preserving the taste and odor is a complex process that extends throughout a package's path from formulation to customer. Read in Factors that affect odor and taste of contents due to plastics packaging
Clarity and matt surface finish along with other inherent properties of oriented PET film increase its value for packaging business. To know about the properties, features, applications offered by this new PET film introduced by Toray, read in
Matt PET film offers excellent clarity which add value for packaging
The Latin American chemical industry has enjoyed both a global recovery in petrochemical markets and sustained regional economic gains. The good times have fostered an enthusiasm for regional expansion plans. The Latin America's producers of PE and PP expect to see a surplus coming very shortly that they would have to export to Asia which is growing faster compared to its traditional markets in North America and Europe. Read in Latin America likely to be a net exporter of polyolefins soon
Rechargeable batteries that not only offer high speed and performance, but are also environment friendly are being introduced in the market. An organic radical battery with high power-rate performance could be used in pocket-sized integrated circuit cards, used for memory storage and micro processing within the next three years. Read more in
Polymer based flexible rechargeable battery with nano technology
A low permeation plastic can be used in a two layer system that delivers exceptional barrier properties to meet the exacting standards of the EPA's Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) and California Air Resource Board (CARB) automotive and small off road engine emission regulations. Read in Modified polyarlyamide barrier material for automotive fuel system
First ever China India Plastics Industry Summit 2007, organized by Plastindia Foundation, Mumbai, in association with China Plastics Processing Industries Association, Beijing and Adsale Marketing Services, Hong Kong, concluded successfully on 20 th May 2007 at Guangzhou. Read in China India plastics industry summit 2007 concludes successfully
