The resin is the first grade in Sabic’s polycarbonate (PC) copolymer portfolio to be formulated without fluorine or other ...

Abstract: Tetra-needle-shaped zinc oxide whisker/polytetrafluoroethylene (T-ZnOw/PTFE) composites with low threshold field were prepared via compression molding and sintering process. The addition of ...

As companies increasingly recognize that PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl materials — also known as “forever chemicals” — can be harmful to humans, they are seeking alternatives. Envalior has been ...

Plastics like PTFE, commonly known as Teflon, are durable, yet difficult to decompose. Moreover, traditional methods for decomposing PTFE require extremely high temperatures and massive energy inputs.

Catheter liners play a foundational role in the performance of minimally invasive medical devices, noted Teh. The thin-walled, high-precision components act as inner layers within catheters, providing ...

Designing plastic parts that can be molded has always been important for traditional injection molding processes, but it’s particularly beneficial for parts about to be rapid injection molded (RIM) to ...

Nonstick frying pans outsell all other types by a considerable margin. They’re easy to use, a cinch to clean, and well-priced. But the nonstick coatings don’t last forever. Most nonstick pans have to ...

A European Chemical Agency (ECHA) six-month public consultation period ended in September 2023. It concerned a proposal by five European Union member states to ban the sale, production, use and import ...

The portfolio offers product lines that serve different needs. These include products that provide protection barriers, insulation, non-stick release, dielectric control, and friction control and are ...

If you have non-stick pots and pans in your kitchen, you might be worried about whether they're safe to use. Common concerns are usually focused on the use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances ...