Strong growth expected in Q4 2009 polymer sales in Europe

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Demand for bio-based plastics on the rise

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Heavy turnaround schedule planned at steam crackers in Asia for 2010

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Ten times stronger airplane skins made from carbon nanotubes at a nominal cost increase

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Novel roll-to-roll printable thin film supercapacitors may change the game for flexible electronics

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Biodegradable polyesters blended with crab shells unveil effective nerve repair material

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Plastic has replaced glass in photochromic lens

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Thermoplastic compound with high specific gravity has niche market

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US FDA approved food-grade products from recycled HDPE homo polymer bottles

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High Density Polyethylene Tarpaulins - Multiple End Use sectors

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Will challenges in petrochemicals sector in Q3-09 be followed by a trough in 2010?

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Petrochemicals production set to double in India by 2014-15

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uPVC Windows - bringing a whiff of fresh air to Indian constructions

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Leak testing in automotive parts need speed, accuracy and dependability

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Design stress of PVC pipe increases to 32 MPA by process technologies

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New method to self-assemble block copolymers will pave way for ultra-high density memory devices

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Perfluoroalkoxy coating for lowest surface roughness on aluminum mould for flexible PU foam

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Drug-laden polymer coats could increase biocompatibility of medical implants

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Self crosslinking styrene butadiene for the nonwovens, coatings and construction

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Shortage of natural gas in the Middle East could impact new petrochemical projects

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Polypropylene will continue to face difficult years until 2013

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New techniques will stimulate growth of micro molding

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Advances in Medical Polymers and Devices

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Developments in mixing and screw design improve performance

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Innovative blending technology that can replace complex feedblocks and multi-layer dies

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New process to make oriented PVC pipe reduces process length by 80% and energy consumption by 85%

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Global demand for thermoplastic elastomers forecast to increase 6.2% pa till 2009

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Natural Polymers demand in USA to grow at 6% pa through 2012

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Plastics pipe demand to rise again as projects get refinanced and building activity resumes in Middle East

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Large composite pipes have excellent growth potential of 10-12% from 2007-12

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Frequency is important in ultrasonic plastic welding machines

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Frequency is important in ultrasonic plastic welding machines

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Innovations in PVC Pipe Systems drive their use for over 60 years

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Automobile makers work to develop bioplastics towards totally compostable cars

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Liquid Wood from pulp based lignin as strong, non-toxic alternative to petro-based plastics

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Bicomposites based on Polyhydroxy-butyrate (PHB)

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Ethylene makers in Middle East enjoy advantages in times of lower pricing amid the economic slowdown

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Significant up turns for thermoplastics in Europe in 2010-2013, if economic growth sets off in 2010

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Extruder Processing Zone (EPZ) is the heart of a Co-rotating Twin-Screw Extruder

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Demand for lawn, garden, agricultural packaging to grow to US$1.7 bln in 2013 in USA

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Barrier films find increasing application in agriculture

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A new technology being developed for recycling of multilayer films

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Successful molding of component with a high flow- length-to-wall-thickness to produce thin wall injection molded parts

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Surface finish of thermoplastic composites is dependant on base polymer and processing conditions

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New technologies for inline moulding provide economic benefits

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USA Film and Sheet market to recover in 2009

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New PEG based biocompatible polymer can be used as substrate for biological cells

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An environment friendly process to produce low density foam from poly (arylene ether sulfone)

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Development of High Strength PE Fiber for ballistic applications by process modification

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2008 was a difficult year for global polyethylene and polypropylene markets

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New Barrel Heating Technology improves efficiency in injection molding process

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High performance properties of PPA make it ideal for replacing metal

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Pipe coating market has grown at 15% pa from 2004 until 2007

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Label growth in India

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Growth of polycarbonate glazing in auto sector affected by issues of UV stability and scratch resistance

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Pultruded fiber reinforced polyester or PU poles offer advantages over wood, steel || concrete for underground utility cables

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Infrared Drying-economical and low energy alternative for moisture sensitive polymers

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Excellent wear resistance in total hip and knee replacement with new generation PE

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Transparent, flexible electronics with greater performance possible with nanotubes

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Progress in solar cells and high cost materials lead to developments in specialty films

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Plastic labels have good growth prospects

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New generation PPS with low halogen for electronics industry

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Nano-enabled packaging for food and beverage industry estimated at US$7.3 bln by 2014

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Chinese Government policies to maintain growth of polymers in 2009

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Nano scale coating of mold surface provides many advantages

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Graphene to replace silicon in electronics, large scale manufacture expected to commence by 2013

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Phosphinates can provide fire resistance in polyamides and polyesters

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Silicone-Acrylate hybrids bond low surface energy plastics like PE and PP

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Novel Injection Moulding Techniques

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Sharp decline in 2008 profits in petrochemical industry in China

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Developments in Plastics Colorants

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Carbon nanotubes provide conductivity as well as improve fire resistance

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Extra pure Dyneema PE fiber to increase the life of implants, newer composite to benefit the military

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Gamma irradiation resistance of LDPE can be improved by addition of polypyrrole

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China to be principal driver for global PE and PP demand to 2020, PVC to continue growing

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New applications of biodegradable plastics in medical sector gain acceptance

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Venting increases productivity due to lack of stoppage of moulding

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A new study on use of PVC based on DEHP and alternate plasticizers is not decisive

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PP fibre could replace asbestos after modification in construction industry

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A new enzyme to manufacture PMMA from sugar, alcohol or fatty acid

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Large blow moulded products to recover in 2009 after a loss of 5-10% in 2008

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Insulin pen made from engineering polymers contributes to convenient diabetes care

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Demand for windows and doors to register double digit gains through 2011 in China

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Batch cell and continuous bulk polymerization to produce transparent PMMA sheets

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Advances in graphene and plastics to shape next generation flexible electronics

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Developments and prospects of wind energy made from composites

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Advances in antimicrobial additive technology

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Demand for engineering plastics in US will grow at 3.5 percent pa until 2010

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A review of biocide products and new developments in biocides for plastics

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Green method of manufacturing virgin PET/PBT from recycled PET products offers energy saving

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Flexible, cost-effective, reel-to-reel printable plastic solar cells demonstrate immense potential

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High speed extrusion equipment reults in 10-15 percent energy savings

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Bisphenol A could reduce the effectiveness of chemotherapy

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Novel liquid modifiers improve properties and performance of polyolefins

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Thermoplastic compounding business is growing well in Eastern Europe

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Performance enhancing additives for biopolymer being increasingly developed

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New clarifying, nucleating agents provide barrier properties and better organoleptics

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Global recession takes toll on petrochemical projects in the Middle East

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First working invisibility cloak

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A catalyst system that converts a mixture of synthetic gases

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Wrinkles in film can be eliminated by simple measures

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New methods for higher loading of fillers without causing dispersion related problems

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Polyetherimide foam lowers aircraft weight to improve fuel efficiency

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Bioplastics expected to grow at over 125 per cent in South East Asia

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Alternatives for PVC in medical applications though developed, are less cost effective

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ETFE fluoropolymer membrane offers excellent clarity and cost reduction

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Rigid film business in Europe is restructuring to achieve better profitability

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Plastic pallets that provide reuse and overall cost reduction have good growth prospects

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New techniques for precision molded consumer and medical products

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Zeolite is found to eliminate undesirable odour from PE and PP products

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Three variables individually have significant effect on properties of cellular products

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Faux wood biocomposites that complete the closed loop and limit global warming

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Paintfilm is increasingly replacing painting in automobiles

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HDPE growing well globally since 2000

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Conductive polymers produce smart and interactive textiles

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Breakthrough gecko-inspired adhesives use array of polypropylene microfibers, multi-walled CNTs

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Injection molded wood thermoplastic composites are finding new applications

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Thin coating on thermoformed products improves performance

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Versatility of High Density Polyethylene blow moulded products

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New processes convert waste PS and PET to biodegradable, recycles PET for use in food packaging

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New design developments with two-shot molding will help increase their market share in medical sector

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Sports product innovations and developments at Beijing Olympics

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PEEK is an ideal polymeric biomaterial for medical implants

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New developments in biodegradable materials

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Masterbatches are gaining wider acceptance as compared with precolored resin

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Facts about Polythene carry bags

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New Solutions for Drug Delivery Systems Through Polymers Achieve Good Success

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Foaming and Stability of PLA Blown Film improve with Chain Extenders

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Basic understanding of Stress Cracking in HDPE Products

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Eight Thermoplastic Parts in Solar Airplane makes it Lighter

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A Self-Disinfecting Plastics Film Wherein the Bacteria Invoke and Dispense the Disinfectant Effect

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Debutant Flexible Touchscreen Initially Headed for the Battlefield

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New Developments in Process Prediction Simulation Modules

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Indian Polyurethane industry expected to grow at 15 percent in 2007-2012

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One piece closure has a good growth potential in Europe

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Invisible electronics have a huge growth potential

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Pouch market in USA is expected to grow at 6%, will reach US$8 bln by 2012

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Thermoplastic Elastomers growing healthily, with a focus on performance improvements

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Additives aid bioploymers overcome limitations and improve properties

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Visual defects in injection molded parts cause problems with aesthetics and properties

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Developments in Perfumed Fabrics, longer lasting protective fabrics possible with use of Polymer

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Disc pump to preserve long fibers that enhance mechanical properties during processing

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Lack of regulations for nanomaterials raises concerns over their usage in packaging

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Is biodegradable PLA free from plastic waste problems?

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Europe is far ahead of USA in recycling of packaging material

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A self healing polymer, a material that autonomically heals cracks

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High crystallinity brings higher continuous temperature resistance in PEEK

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Middle East, China and India to enhance ethylene capacity till 2012

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Huge fluctuations in polymer feedstock prices resulted in wide price disparity of all polymers in 2008

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