- Conductive polymers global market—0.19 Mt by 2013.
MATERIALS:
- Heat resistant PA 6 and 66 for use near engine; - Biocompatible ABS for prototyping; - Non-heat aging PA foam; - PA 66 for coolant circuit; - POM for blow moulding; - Solvent-free adhesives for packaging; - Ultraviolet cured adhesive for optoelectronics.
APPLICATIONS:
- Polymer micro-needle could replace syringe; - Automobile alternator cover made of PA 66; - Brain scanner features plastics; - Rubber-based solar cell casement; - Flame, smoke and toxicity resistant silicone gaskets.
PROCESSING:
- Production-ready prototypes for automotive product-development; - Micro-layer combining adapter; - Meter measures liquids down to 0.1 µS·cm–1; - Blow and water-assisted moulding.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES:
- 100% renewable linear PE; - Yeast from rice degrades bio-plastics; - DSM invests in development of bio-based materials in China; - Green promotional plastics.
COMPANY NEWS:
- Teknor Apex establishes European company for its compounding businesses; - Eastman expanding copolyester capacity; - German printed electronics alliance.
