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Teijin Limited has recently announced that it will integrate its subsidiary Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the core company of Teijin’s carbon fibers business, on April 1, 2018. Maximizing Corporate Value Integrating Toho Tenax within Teijin Limited will help maximize corporate value, specifically by expanding comprehensive capabilities through greater sharing of information, technologies and the optimized deployment of human resources throughout the Teijin Group. Teijin expects to strengthen its upstream-to-downstream global business by better leveraging its group synergies in high-performance materials and technology development and know-how. Growth & Transformation Strategies Teijin’s current growth and transformation strategies are focusing on core strengths in materials and healthcare business fields as the pillars of its operations, as expressed in its medium-term management plan for 2017-2019 “ALWAYS EVOLVING”. The company is increasingly emphasizing its dev...

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have pioneered a breakthrough method to rapidly 3D print fully functional electronic circuits.  Single Step Printing Process The circuits, which contain electrically-conductive metallic inks and insulating polymeric inks, can now be produced in a single inkjet printing process where a UV light rapidly solidifies the inks. The breakthrough technique paves the way for the electronics manufacturing industry to produce fully functional components such as 3D antennae and fully printed sensors from multiple materials including metals and plastics. Combining 2D with 3D Printing The new method combines 2D printed electronics with Additive Manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing - which is based on layer-by-layer deposition of materials to create 3D products. This expands the impact of Multifunctional Additive Manufacturing (MFAM), which involves printing multiple materials in a single additive manufacturing system to create ...

Join us to witness how the field of Polymers & Chemicals is being rejuvenated via Non-Fossil “WASTE” Raw-Materials that are (1) Biobased-Sustainable or (2) Air-Land-Ocean Pollutants”; thereby leading to preservation of petroleum resources, reduction of air-land-ocean pollution, and utilization of free/undesirable raw materials. June 25-27: BioPlastics: Biobased Re-Invention of Plastics: New York City area June 28: Plastics Waste: Value-Creation/Healthier Planet: New York City area Register for the Conference before DECEMBER 31 and get free admission to Bioplastics-2018 course; further details @ http://innoplastsolutions.com/bio.html ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Upcoming Events: 2018 Polyolefins Workshop, Atlanta, GA, March 13-14 Polymers/Bioplastics Failure & Defects, Amsterdam, April 25-26

Perstorp is announcing world’s first portfolio of renewable alternatives to the essential polyols Pentaerythritol (Penta), Trimethylolpropane (TMP), and Neopentyl glycol (Neo). Low Carbon Footprint Products The launch is a response to the fast growing global need for more sustainable Coatings, Resins and Synthetic Lubricants to mention a few. This means that Perstorp is the only chemical company in the world to offer all three essential polyols Penta, TMP and Neo in both traditional and renewable forms. World’s first renewable Penta, known as Voxtar™, was launched in 2010. It can reduce carbon footprint by up to 80% compared to fossil alternatives. The addition of two new innovative products; Evyron™ (partly renewable TMP) and Neeture™ (partly renewable Neo) will give Perstorp’s customers a clear market advantage in creating pro-environmental low carbon footprint products. Anna Berggren, Global Market Segment Manager for Resins at Perstorp commented: “ The time i...

UniCat scientists have reprogrammed strains of the intestinal bacteria Escherichia Coli in such a way, that the biological underwater adhesive of mussels can be created with help of the bacteria. The special feature of the new biogenic super glue is that its adhesive properties can be switched on by irradiation with light. This results in long-awaited possibilities for bonding broken bones or teeth that can be fused together again through this bio-adhesive. These findings will be applied in a spin-off. Biological Adhesive Proteins Regenerative medicine urgently needs powerful adhesives that are biocompatible – well tolerated by the organism in which they are to be used. Such adhesives could treat superficial wounds, and could replace plates and screws which are commonly used to treat bone fractures. Biological adhesive proteins could not only allow the bonding of bone fragments, but also the fusion of the bone itself. Biotechnological Process: The UniCat member...

Although radical innovations are getting harder in a maturing chemicals / plastics industry, there is always a continuous need for incremental improvements. Demands from the marketplace and customers dictate that the New/Improved products be developed to deliver high-performance and in-time. Although polyolefins date as back as 1930’s, new products & processes have continued to emerge. This crash-course is designed to deliver the following: ·        An executive overview of the Polyolefins field ·        How to avoid the pitfalls in developing successful products @ High-Speed ·        Emerging Additives that enable the products customers are looking for .................................................................................................. Click the link below for TESTIMONIALS and BROCHURE: http://innoplastsolutions.com/courses/p...

A team of engineers and pediatric orthopedic surgeons are using 3D printing to help train surgeons and shorten surgeries for the most common hip disorder found in children ages 9 to 16. Shortening Surgery Times In a recent study, researchers showed that allowing surgeons to prep on a 3D printed model of the patient’s hip joint cut by about 25 percent the amount of time needed for surgery when compared to a control group. The team, which includes bioengineers from the University of California San Diego and physicians from Rady Children’s Hospital, detailed their findings in a recent issue of the Journal of Children’s Orthopedics. Dr. Vidyadhar Upasani, pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Rady Children’s and UC San Diego and the paper’s senior author, said: “Being able to practice on these 3D models is crucial.” In this study, Upasani operated on a total of 10 patients. For five of the patients, he planned the surgeries using 3D printed models. He didn’t use models to pla...

  Although radical innovations are getting harder in a maturing chemicals / plastics industry, there is always a continuous need for incremental improvements. Demands from the marketplace and customers dictate that the New/Improved products be developed to deliver high-performance and in-time. Although polyolefins date as back as 1930’s, new products & processes have continued to emerge. This crash-course is designed to deliver the following: · An executive overview of the Polyolefins field · How to avoid the pitfalls in developing successful products @ High-Speed · Emerging Additives that enable the products customers are looking for ................................................................................................................................... Click the link below for TESTIMONIALS and BROCHURE: http://innoplastsolutions.com/courses/polyolefins-latest-products-technology.html Upcoming Events: 2018 Polymer/BioPlastic Failu...

This programme will provide you with wide knowledge in ecology and population genetics of plant, animal and fungal species, with emphasis on endangered species and ecosystems. Register https://goo.gl/dJGNQ6 Duration: 1 hour The University of Oulu in Northern Finland is an international, multidisciplinary research university with a rich pool of creative and intellectual talent. More specifically, the University of Oulu encompasses a science university, a technical university and a business school in the same organization. The Oulu Region is recognized as a world-class R&D hub with R&D input per capita among the highest globally. Already some 2.3 billion people use ICT solutions designed in Oulu on a daily basis. In this webinar you’ll learn more about natural science studies and biodiversity and conservation biology in particular. Ecology and Population Genetics programme prepares students for future leadership positions in conservation biology and e...

Evonik will complete the acquisition of US company J.M. Huber Corporation’s silica business for US$ 630 million, as planned, in the second half of the year. The transaction closed on September 1, 2017 after approval by the relevant authorities. Contributions from the new business will therefore be included in Evonik’s sales and earnings as of this date. Expand Position in the Silica Business Christian Kullmann, Chairman of the Executive Board of Evonik, said: “ With the successful closing of the acquisition, we are strengthening our ‘Smart Materials’ growth engine by continuing to expand our globally leading position in the silica business .” The newly acquired business will be integrated into the Resource Efficiency Segment. The intensive planning work that has been done for the integration over the past few months will be put into action straight away. The acquisition is a perfect match for Evonik’s product portfolio. Huber Silica is especially oriented towards ...

Daikin has recently agreed to acquire Heroflon S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of fluoropolymer compounds. Daikin will obtain all company shares owned by the Heroflon Executive Officers with finalization of the acquisition planned for the end of October 2017 after completion of all necessary procedures. Heroflon is a compound manufacturer that produces high-performance fluoropolymers by combining various materials. Its product lineup includes fluoropolymer compounds and micro-powders centering on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE is a highly functional and high value-added fluoropolymer used in a wide range of fields including: Automotive Construction Electrical power Chemical industries Accelerating Product Development Daikin supplies various kinds of fluoropolymers such as PTFE to processing companies including compounders. With this acquisition, Daikin fully enters the compound business for fluoropolymers and will utilize its global network to expand sal...

Some biodegradable plastics could in the future be made using sugar and carbon dioxide, replacing unsustainable plastics made from crude oil, following research by scientists from the Center for Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath. Safer Form of Polycarbonate Plastic Polycarbonate is used to make drinks bottles, lenses for glasses and in scratch-resistant coatings for phones, CDs and DVDs Current manufacture processes for polycarbonate use BPA (banned from use in baby bottles) and highly toxic phosgene, used as a chemical weapon in World War One Bath scientists have made alternative polycarbonates from sugars and carbon dioxide in a new process that also uses low pressures and room temperature, making it cheaper and safer to produce This new type of polycarbonate can be biodegraded back into carbon dioxide and sugar using enzymes from soil bacteria This new plastic is bio-compatible so could in the future be used for medical implants ...

Covestro has scored a research breakthrough for the use of plant-based raw materials in plastics production: aniline, an important basic chemical, can now be derived from biomass. The materials manufacturer achieved this by collaborating with partners on the development of a completely new process, initially in the laboratory. Until now, only fossil raw materials had been used for the production of aniline, which plays an important role in the chemical industry and is used as starting material for numerous products.  Unprecedented Achievement: Following its success in the lab, Covestro plans to further develop the new process together with partners from industry and research. The first step is to upscale the process in a pilot plant with the ultimate goal of enabling the production of bio-based aniline on an industrial scale. That would be an unprecedented achievement in the chemical industry.   Aniline as a Precursor for Rigid Polyurethane Foam About fiv...

RACPLA Plastic sheet which is incorporated with Silver antimicrobial technology to eliminate micro-organisms. I think it is one time investment for many years and it's cost effective as well for long term basis. 1. Racquet Plastics, Belgium (Plastic sheet makers for all Hospitals) Website:  http://www.racquet-plastics.eu/index.html ISO 22196 / JIS Z2801 Certified ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTIC SHEET to eliminate MRSA-HOSPITAL BUG ,E-COLI,SALMONELLA and MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCLOSIS,Algae,Fungi and others. Combination sheets: Special sheets to be made to eliminate tuberculosis bacteria, algae, fungi, and MRSA,Ecoli, salmonella bacteria.And can be used this sheet in Operation Theater,Patient ward,ICU ,Laboratory,and corporate office. Also this can be used in the following areas: Wall lining in meat processing unit and poultry farms. Wall lining animal operating theatre (horse, etc) Wall line Quarantine tables Wall lining Brewery Egg incubator system, mobile lab, stationar...

There are 2-Compelling Reasons Why You Must Attend This Bio-Conference: 1. Traditional & New Polymers: Biobased building blocks are enabling the manufacture of traditional polymers (Polyolefins/Polyesters/Nylons) as well as newer polymers such as PEF (vs PET for packaging) and Nylon 410 to name a few. 2. Environment Re-Engineering: Bill Gates funds $14M for Plantro-Chemicals and heads-up a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change. LAND Pollution: Building blocks for polymers are being made via forest and municipal WASTES as opposed to petro-based chemicals CLIMATE Pollution: In further support to worldwide Paris-2015 agreement on climate control, Bill Gates will be heading a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change. Use of biobased-renewable raw materials to make polymers, especially the greenhouse gases (CO2 and CH4), is a step towards that goal. WATER Pollution: About 50Blbs / year of plastic leaks into ocean with potentially adverse effects on human...

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A research team from WSU for the first time has developed a promising way to recycle the popular carbon fiber plastics that are used in everything from modern airplanes and sporting goods to the wind energy industry. The work, reported in Polymer Degradation and Stability, provides an efficient way to re-use the expensive carbon fiber and other materials that make up the composites. Planes, Windmills, Many Products Jinwen Zhang with his Carbon Fiber Recycling Research Team Carbon fiber reinforced plastics are increasingly popular in many industries, particularly aviation, because they are light and strong. They are, however: Very difficult to break down or recycle, and disposing of them has become of increasing concern.  Thermoplastics - type of plastic used in milk bottles, can be melted and easily re-used whereas, composites used in planes are thermoset plastics which are cured and can’t easily be undone and returned to their original materials. ...

There are 2-Compelling Reasons Why You Must Attend This Bio-Conference: 1. Traditional & New Polymers: Biobased building blocks are enabling the manufacture of traditional polymers (Polyolefins/Polyesters/Nylons) as well as newer polymers such as PEF (vs PET for packaging) and Nylon 410 to name a few. 2. Environment Re-Engineering: Bill Gates funds $14M for Plantro-Chemicals and heads-up a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change. LAND Pollution: Building blocks for polymers are being made via forest and municipal WASTES as opposed to petro-based chemicals CLIMATE Pollution: In further support to worldwide Paris-2015 agreement on climate control, Bill Gates will be heading a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change. Use of biobased-renewable raw materials to make polymers, especially the greenhouse gases (CO2 and CH4), is a step towards that goal. WATER Pollution: About 50Blbs / year of plastic leaks into ocean with potentially adverse effects on humans via seafood. Com...

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Title: Connect to your Chemical Engineering Future today! Is chemical engineering your passion, your career and your future? Or you are specialising in another engineering area and you are ready to take the next step?  Texas A&M University in Qatar presents a uniquely designed webinar about its two Master´s programs in Chemical Engineering and you are invited!  https://goo.gl/bSBPkc Join the online session on March 16 to find out everything you need about the programs´s structure, the scholarship opportunities and the available assistantships from Dr. Ahmed Abdel - Wahab, the chairman of the Graduate Committee and its team. So, on one hand, the US higher education system: Cutting edge technology, groundbreaking research, pragmatic teaching methods and a unique campus life experience. On the other hand Qatar: The lowest unemployment rates, the wealthiest local residents, the biggest large-scale infrastructure projects and the 2020 FIFA...

Why Revolution: It’s Raw-Materials; WASTE(s) that are Bio-Based/Sustainable or Climate Harming GASES; not PetroBased ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-Compelling Reasons Why You Must Attend 1. Traditional & New Polymers: Biobased building blocks are enabling the manufacture of traditional polymers (Polyolefins/Polyesters/Nylons) as well as newer polymers such as PEF (vs PET for packaging) and Nylon 410 to name a few. 2. Environment Re-Engineering: Bill Gates funds $14M for Plantro-Chemicals and heads-up a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change.  a. LAND Pollution: Building blocks for polymers are being made via forest and municipal WASTES as opposed to petro-based chemicals b. CLIMATE Pollution: In further support to worldwide Paris-2015 agreement on climate control, Bill Gates will be heading a $1 Billion fund to fight climate change. Use of biobased-renewable raw materials to make polymers, especially the greenhouse gases (CO2 and CH4), is a step ...

Researchers have studied why human hair is so strong to inform the design of new synthetic materials, including polymers for body armor. Observations researchers have made about why human hair is so strong and resistant to breaking could form the basis for the   development of new synthetic materials   , including polymers that could be well-suited for body armor. Human hair has a strength-to-weight ratio comparable to steel and can be stretched up to one and a half times its original length before breaking. Understanding why this is so was the aim of a cross-disciplinary team of mechanical engineers and nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego. Researchers observed at the nanoscale level how a strand of human hair behaves when it is deformed, or stretched. What they found was that hair behaves differently depending on how fast or slow it is stretched; the faster hair is stretched, the stronger it is, they said. Marc Meyers, a professor of mechanical en...

Is chemical engineering your passion, your career and your future? Or you are specialising in another engineering area and you are ready to take the next step?  Texas A&M University in Qatar presents a uniquely designed webinar about its two Master´s programs in Chemical Engineering and you are invited!  https://goo.gl/bSBPkc Join the online session on March 16 to find out everything you need about the programs´s structure, the scholarship opportunities and the available assistantships from Dr. Ahmed Abdel - Wahab, the chairman of the Graduate Committee and its team. So, on one hand, the US higher education system: Cutting edge technology, groundbreaking research, pragmatic teaching methods and a unique campus life experience. On the other hand Qatar: The lowest unemployment rates, the wealthiest local residents, the biggest large-scale infrastructure projects and the 2020 FIFA World Cup.  Do you want to become part of this highly respected combination? The...

Repsol has developed a new type of polyol, polycarbonate polyol, which will partially replace its raw material, propylene oxide with the abundant and sustainable alternative, CO2.  Polyol with a 20% of CO2: This will result in reduction in the emission of pollutants into the atmosphere and, consequently, lessening environmental footprint impact. Repsol has worked together with selected customers who have manufactured products with this innovative polyol. Additional advantages of this new polycarbonate polyol are that, it enhances certain properties of different CASE applications. Improved Adherence and Elasticity: For adhesives and elastomers, the improved features can be: added adherence and elasticity compared with conventional polyols. They also have specific properties that mean they can be applied in other ways in the future. Repsol has already started production of its polycarbonate polyol in the pilot plant located in Puertollano, Spain. With this plant Repsol aims to pro...

The interior air quality of cars can now be improved with BASF's new polyether polyol . The new grade is part of the Lupranol® brand which is used in the production of automotive applications made of highly resilient flexible and semi-rigid polyurethane foams. The low VOC grade polyol has been proven to significantly reduce VOC emissions, particularly aldehyde, making it a sustainable alternative in the production of polyurethane foams for automotive interior applications such as seats, headliners, and steering wheels. Lupranol® - Low VOC Grade Polyol: “Automotive OEMs in Asia, especially in China and Korea, are seeking solutions to enhance vehicle interior air quality, and this new grade will help them meet the increasingly stringent regulatory standards for VOC emissions,” “VOCs can be effectively reduced with changes to manufacturing processes. As such, we play a key role in contributing towards environmental sustainability and health. Reduction in Aldehyde Emissions by 5-10%: ...

Toray Industries has announced that it has decided to establish a joint venture company with Mitsui Sugar for seeking business opportunities for manufacturing system of cellulosic sugar, a raw material used for producing various biochemical products , from the surplus bagasse generated at sugar mills. Chemical Products Made from Inedible Biomass: The technological demonstration is part of the research and technological development of bioprocess using membranes that combines Toray's water treatment membrane and bio technologies. Bioprocess using membranes is a technology that would enable the production of a high quality, low cost cellulosic sugar from inedible biomass while saving 50% energy in manufacturing by using water treatment membranes in the saccharificationand refining processes, and contributes to the realization of materials and chemical products made from inedible biomass . Energy-Saving Cellulosic Sugar Production System: Furt...