This issue of High-Tech Materials TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) profiles innovations focused on nanomaterials including nanocellulose and composites. It also covers research advances in polymer processing and barrier films for packaging.
The High-Tech Materials TOE provides intelligence on technologies, products, processes, applications, and strategic insights on various materials across industries. Some material technologies include lightweight materials, bio-based materials, ceramics, smart materials, fibres, nanomaterials, responsive materials, polymers, woven and non-woven materials, polymers and plastics and packaging materials.
The Chemicals and Advanced Materials cluster tracks research and innovation trends and developments across speciality chemicals, plastics, polymers, chemicals, bio-chemicals, metals, coatings, thin films, surface treatments, composites, alloys, oil and gas, fuel additives, fibres, and several other related technologies and its impact and application across industries.
Keywords: Nanomaterials, nanocellulose, composites, polymers, barrier films, packaging materials
Table of Contents
1. Advancements in Nanocomposites, Biopolymers, and Packaging Materials
- Biodegradable Bottle Made from Nano Cellulose and Poly Lactic Acid (PLA)
- Application of Nano Cellulose and PLA for the Packaging Industry
- Strengthening Bio-polycarbonate with Nano Cellulose
- Bio-polycarbonate Eliminates the Potential Threat of Bisphenol A (BPA)
- Carbon/Fe3O4 Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications
- Carbon/Fe3O4 Nanocomposite Supercapacitors are Stable for Long Cycles
- Aqueous Polymeric Membrane for Storing Renewable Energy
- Flow Batteries is a Key Application of the Aqueous Polymeric Membrane
- Enzyme-based Hydrogen Production Technique
- Developed Enzyme for Hydrogen Production Likely to Find Commercial Adoption by 2022
- Perovskite-based Catalyst for Ammonia Manufacturing
- Agricultural Sector is Expected to Have Adoption Potential by 2022
- Solar Energy Storage and Harvesting Using Hybrid Materials
- Regulations Drive Adoption in the Energy and Utilities Sector
- Nanomaterial-based Electrode for Mobility Applications
- Adoption of Nanocomposites is Driven by its Ability to Reduce the Component Weight
- Reducing Rubber Waste in Landfills through Optimizing the Recycling Activity of Vulcanized Rubber
- Optimizing the Recycling Activity of Vulcanized Rubber through Non-toxic Additives
- Highly Chemical Resistant Polymer Concrete Developed through Fast and Easy Handling Curing
- Optimizing the Application of Polymer Concrete in High Chemical Exposure Facilities
- Biodegradable Resin Made from Non-Food Grade Raw Material
- Ability to Replace Existing Plastic Packaging
- Developing High Barrier Bio-based Plastics without the Addition of Fossil or Chemical Substances
- Growing Interest for High Barrier Bio-based Plastics made from Agriculture and Food Industry By-products
2. Key Contacts