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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