Sunday, November 25, 2012

Drug-eluting stent with bioabsorbable polymer coating, smart polymers allow more subtle control and timing of drug delivery

Quick release bandage that can be removed without damaging skin

Friday, November 02, 2012

Developments in high-performance plastics, antimicrobial grades for medical applications

Steady rise estimated in consumption of polymers in medical devices in USA, Europe, Asia Pacific

Research in graphene polymers helps developments in electricals, electronics, medical

A novel metabolic pathway enables direct conversion of renewable resources to propylene

Bacteria-resistant polymers to create coatings for surgical and hospital devices, reducing risk of infection

Benefits of shale gas expansion to drive benefits of decreased feedstock costs to US chemicals industry

Global high temperature plastics growth to be driven by medical and aerospace industry

Edible coating for fresh meat to increase shelf-life

Strong polyimide aerogels are up to 500 times stronger than conventional aerogels

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Increased focus on downstream petrochemicals to drive plastics industry in the Middle East

High Density Polyethylene pipes for conveying milk in dairies where chilling temperatures are used

Biodegradable polymer drug-releasing stent leads to lower rate of adverse cardiac events

Technology for flexible electronics opens new possibilities for health care and medical applications

Smart sutures use technology to detect infection and reduce infection post-surgery

US demand for disposable medical supplies anticipated to rise considerably by 2016

Robust growth for global medical disposable products market

Monday, September 17, 2012

Low cost solutions convert plastics from food waste and renewable raw materials



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US market for high-performance films to grow at CAGR of 3.7% from 2012 to 2017



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Synthetic and bio-based biodegradable plastics market to grow in USA, Europe



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Generating biofuel by breaking down plastics using a low-cost catalyst



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Emergence of a global food crisis could pose a challenge to growth of bioplastics market



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Global soy chemicals market forecast to reach over US$13 bln by 2017



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Versatility and lower production costs drives increasing use of soy polyols in the automotive industry



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Friday, August 31, 2012

Rising shale gas driven ethane production in US to usurp Middle East's premier supplier status in Europe?



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Measures by Government to boost shale gas development in China to 6.5 billion cubic mts by 2015



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Global polyethylene industry to continue advancing to US$148 bln in 2017 at a CAGR of 3.5%



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Light weight and high performance materials, bioplastics drive developments in automotive industry



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Green opportunities for waterproof membranes



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New world record efficiency of 10.7% for organic tandem cell



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Anti-reflective, self-cleaning nanoimprinted plastic films



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Monday, August 20, 2012

After 25% growth in 2010, Argentina's petrochemical market faces several challenges



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NAFTA thermoplastic concentrate makers seek to exploit opportunities for growth existing and new markets



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Global commodity polymers market continues to be under severe pressure from challenges



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Global PE and PP markets to show robust growth in next 5-7 years



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Global demand for rigid packaging to grow at CAGR of 6.4% till 2016



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Friday, August 17, 2012

Concerns over cracks in REACH compliance



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Global demand for polymers in electrical and electronic applications to increase at CAGR of 6.9% till 2017



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Automotive carbon fiber composites to grow at a CAGR of 30.6%



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Monday, June 18, 2012

The global molded plastics market projected to reach 157 mln tons by 2017

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Automotive plastics market for passenger cars to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% uptil 2016

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Global demand for plastic closures to see robust growth with growing opportunities in Asia

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Sustainable resource for synthesis of conventional plastics - green chemistry for polymers

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Rise in China's plastics consumption in 2012 insufficient to melt regional supply glut

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Asia's middle class driving BOPP film markets

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High Density Polyethylene pipes as manholes

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Major petrochemical producing regions experience change in feedstock scenario

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Thinwalled plastics packaging reduces weight, opens up design opportunities

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Material developments in thin wall packaging

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Friday, June 15, 2012

The MENA region offers new growth markets for the solar industry

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Polyvinylidene fluoride enables capacitors store and release large amounts of energy quickly

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Monday, June 04, 2012

The global molded plastics market projected to reach 157 mln tons by 2017

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High Density Polyethylene pipes as manholes

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Sustainable resource for synthesis of conventional plastics - green chemistry for polymers

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Global demand for plastic closures to see robust growth with growing opportunities in Asia

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Rise in China's plastics consumption in 2012 insufficient to melt regional supply glut

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Asia's middle class driving BOPP film markets

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Monday, May 28, 2012

Photovoltaics sees record growth in 2011, industry faces short-term challenges

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Benzene, styrene and cumene experienced growing demand in 2011, global demand forecast to be 42 mln tons

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Market for SBS block copolymer projected to reach 1.97 mln tons by 2017

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Lighter plastic sacks continue to eat into market share of paper

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New developments in flame-retardant nonwoven thermoplastic Polyethylene Terephthalate

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Growth of PET packaging in new markets to drive growth of blow-molded bottles in Europe

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Updates on plastics recycling in USA and Eurozone

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New mold sealer cures fast at room temperature

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Energy and economic value of non recycled plastics landfilled in the 50 states of USA

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Industrial and infrastructure activities in developing markets to drive growth in engineering plastics market

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Friday, April 13, 2012

Material developments enhance medical products with antimicrobial properties, other safety attributes

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Lightweight vehicles with Polyurethane composites

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Guideline to the new EU food contact regulation

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Innovative end use of High Density Polyethylene Pipes (1 mtr OD) as Homes For Rural Population

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Global masterbatch market to reach US$8.5 bln by 2017

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European masterbatch consumption to rise from 900,000 tons to about 1 mln tons by 2015

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Asia is world's fastest growing, most dynamic market for thermoplastic masterbatches

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Friday, March 16, 2012

Self-healing hydrogel, polymer film to capture tumor cells, polymer for multispectral imaging device

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Manufacturer initiatives and emerging applications to drive growth in polymeric foams

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Increased demand and joint ventures in China to drive recovery to 2015 in petrochemical industry

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Developments in polymer solar cells enhance performance in solar cell technologies

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Emergence of USA as a key petrochem exporter changing dynamics of global export flows

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Global investment in the petrochemical infrastructure market to reach US$64.1 bln in 2012

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Hybrid injection-molding/thermoforming process to make complex automotive components

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BioPET in automobiles features enhanced heat and shrink resistance, durability performance

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New PLA features higher HDT and impact, drying solutions for processing PLA resin

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Latest innovations in specialty films being developed to provide appropriate barrier and protective properties

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Plastic packaging penetrates global food container market set to grow by 3.8% pa uptil 2013

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Growing demand for petrochemicals in China creates opportunities for the West

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Global packaging industry expected to reach US$820 bln by 2016

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Packaging Industry Outlook in BRIC Countries

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World demand foodservice disposables to rise by 5.4% pa through 2015

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Monday, January 30, 2012

Plastindia Foundation moves ahead with collaboration with Univ of Wisconsin and Univ of Massachusetts

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Walk through Life’s Journey with Plastics

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Online Visitor Registration

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Plasticon Awards: A Seminal Program of Plastindia

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The World of Finished Plastic Products

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The Plastindia Show Directory

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The Plastindia 2012 International Conference - Towards a Sustainable World

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Demand from healthcare, industrial, consumer end use to drive global market for antimicrobial plastics

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Erratic recovery of Europe’s plastics industry in 2011, volumes lost from 2007 yet to be regained

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Demand for stretch and shrink film forecast to rise 3.3% pa in USA to US$2.4 bln in 2015

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Monday, January 02, 2012

Polymer Consumption in Turbulent 2011- the year of natural and economic disasters

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