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Additives

Additives 1 Nov 2004

Chasing Nanocomposites

Nano-sized particles have mega-potential in plastics because just a pinch does so much more than heavy loadings of other additives. Three recent conferences presented almost 200 papers on the feverish pace of ‘nano’ R&D on boosting plastics’ mechanical and barrier properties, flame retardancy, and electrical conductivity.

Postconsumer 1 Oct 2004

From Paper-Mill Sludge to Plastic Decking

Kadant Composites’ self-appointed mission for the past eight years has been to find commercial uses for paper sludge, a soggy mix of short cellulose fibers, calcium carbonate, and clay that is the copious byproduct of paper recycling.

Additives 1 Oct 2004

'Cleaner,' More Efficient Additives for Flexible and Rigid PVC

New vinyl additives designed to be more environmentally friendly while offering improved performance are available from Crompton Corp., Middlebury, Conn.

Additives 1 Sep 2004

Loads of New Additives and Colorants to Debut at K 2004

Several categories of new polymer additives will be unveiled at this year’s largest plastics show—K 2004 in Dusseldorf, Germany, next month.

nanocomposites 1 Aug 2004

'Super-TPVs': The New Challenge to Rubber

Recent commercialization of a cluster of novel thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) families is promising to boost demand for thermoplastic elastomers in new and challenging industrial and consumer product segments.