mechanical properties

Oerlikon HRSflow’s new external valve gate end rings

Iranpolymer/Baspar Their higher wear and corrosion resistance allows them to withstand the processing of materials such as PA6/PA66, PBT, POM, PPA and PPS, filled with carbon or glass fibres to increase their mechanical properties. These abrasive reinforcing materials would normally lead to premature…

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A novel sandwich-structured composite from biopolymers for building envelope applications

Iranpolymer/Baspar A new sandwich-structured composite has been developed from the surface layers of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and the interlayer of polylactic acid and cellulose microfibers. The biodegradable cellulose microfibers can be modified chemically with a sol-gel process to improve the compatibility between natural reinforcement and the…

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BASF Improves Polyether Polyols for Low-emission Vehicle Interiors

BASF has improved the process for manufacturing Lupranol® (polyether polyol). The car components made of BASF polyurethane systems emit an average of 20 percent less aldehyde. 

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ABS 3D printing project to develop new generation of polymers for additive manufacturing

An R&D project initiated by Spain-based specialty acrylic-butadiene-styrene (ABS) producer Elix Polymers aims to develop advanced resin grades specifically for 3D printing using the fused filament fabrication (FFF) process.

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BASF Certified biobased compostable particle foam added to “ecovio” range

BASF  has extended its range of high performance foam products through the introduction of compostable particle foam “ecovio” EA. The material is predominantly biobased and, like all grades under the “ecovio” brand, it supports the biological cycle through its certified…

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