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Mechanisms in post-condensation polymerization in the solid state
By Dr. Girish Bhatt
 Condensation polymers with high molecular weight, such as polyesters and polyamides, are usually produced by a combination of melt polymerization and solid-state polymerization processes. Polyester prepolymers with relatively low molecular weight — evidenced by a relatively low intrinsic viscosity, or IV — are produced in a melt polymerization process as first described by Whinfield and Dickson in 1949.
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SPE to honor achievements of 4 industry leaders at ANTEC® 2013
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Four distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the plastics industry will be honored by the Society of Plastics Engineers at ANTEC® 2013. The honors will be presented to the four individuals as part of the Society's Annual Awards Program at the SPE Celebrates Banquet on April 21.
Improving the performance of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene composites
SPE Plastics Research Online
Nowadays, roughly 50 percent of all manufactured polymer products contain fillers to achieve desired properties. Adding fillers to plastics is an inexpensive way of modifying the properties of the base materials. However, due to its nonpolar chemical structure, PP combines poorly with typical polar fillers such as CaCO3. Consequently, a variety of surface modifiers, such as maleic anhydride-grafted PP and titanate coupling agents are frequently added to PP/CaCO3 composites.
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How the US oil, gas boom could shake up global order
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A dramatic shift is occurring in how energy is being produced and consumed around the world — one that could lead to far-reaching changes in the geopolitical order. But many experts say the U.S. would be the big winner, in position to reshape its foreign policy and boost its global influence.
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India prepares to introduce plastic banknotes
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India has decided to trial the use of plastic notes across five of the country's cities. It is part of a move, experts say, aimed at reducing costs, increasing the life of notes and combating counterfeit currency.
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Foodservice packaging industry forecasts growth
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Even though one of the hot button issues for food service single-use packaging is the proposed polystyrene ban in New York City, suppliers of foodservice packaging are optimistic about the year ahead. The Foodservice Packaging Institute found that, generally speaking, a strengthening economy and less volatile input pricing could result in a positive year for the food service packaging industries in North America and Europe.
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Microsoft working with suppliers on designs for touch-enabled watch
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Earlier this year, Microsoft asked suppliers in Asia to ship components for a potential watch-style device, the executives said. One executive said he met with Microsoft's research and development team at the software company's Redmond, Wash., headquarters. But it's unclear whether Microsoft will opt to move ahead with the watch, they said.
How 'Made in the USA' is making a comeback
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The U.S. economy continues to struggle, and the weak March jobs report — just 88,000 positions were added — briefly spooked the market. But step back and you'll see a bright spot, perhaps the best economic news the U.S. has witnessed since the rise of Silicon Valley: Made in the USA is making a comeback. Climbing out of the recession, the U.S. has seen its manufacturing growth outpace that of other advanced nations, with some 500,000 jobs created in the past three years.
Cheap, abundant waste sulfur made into new polymer for plastics, batteries
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University of Arizona biochemistry/chemistry professor Jeffrey Pyun and his doctoral student Jared Griebel have published an intriguing study, offering up a new sulfur-based polymer which transforms cheap, abundant waste sulfur — the kind that's filtered out of burnt fossil fuel exhaust to prevent acid rain pollution — into a polymer.
California proposal would make all fast food packaging recyclable
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A bill in the California Legislature would require fast food chains to use all compostable or recyclable packaging — and to make sure a good portion of that packaging is actually diverted from landfills and storm drains. It's called the Fast Food Packaging and Marine Pollution Reduction Act. The bill would require fast food chains with 20 locations or more to use packaging materials that can be recycled or composted in each store's local jurisdiction.
New Balance testing 3-D printing to create custom-fit footwear
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Highland Plastics to use Cardia's biohybrid resins
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