By Richard Maldanis, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published September 26, 2017
This article takes a look at chemical separation strategies and explores some limitations and areas that need to be optimized to allow for adequate filtration efficiencies. Read more here.
Polymeric Membranes: Technical Challenges and Chemical Mitigation Strategies for Filtration and Separation
Graphene: Quest for the Killer App
By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published November 28, 2016
The hunt for the killer app for graphene is on!
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Injection Molding: Know Your Resin Choices
By Richard Maldanis, Ph.D.
Originally published June 14, 2016
The worldwide injection molding plastic market is expected to blossom to a worth of about $162 billion dollars by 2020 and having a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% from 2015-2020. Learn more about the important role that innovations in resin selection plays in this growing market opportunity.
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Tire Weight Reduction in Passenger Cars & Light Trucks – Which Companies are Driving the Technology?
By Ben Bahavar, Ph.D.
Originally published June 14, 2016
Over the past few years there has been an increase in patent and non-patent activity concerning the development of new grades of engineering polymers as materials to replace some of the metal components in automobiles and airplanes.
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Latex Paints: New Products with Better Performance Enter the Marketplace
By Richard Maldanis, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: August 10th, 2015
Here is a brief look at recent developments in these areas.
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Progress on the Rare Earth Element (REE) Front
By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: June 29th, 2015
China has lifted their 2010 export restrictions on the 17 rare earth elements on January 1, 2015 and the high tech manufacturers are yawning. For good reason.
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Large Retailers Take a Stand Against Hazardous Ingredients
By Stephenie Smulligan-Maldanis, Nerac Analyst
Originally Published: December 22nd, 2014
In September 2013, the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart, announced it will require its suppliers to disclose and eventually phase out a number of hazardous chemicals from their products on Walmart’s shelves. Read More
Using Patent Information to Discover Innovations: pH-Responsive Polymers
By Richard Maldanis, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst,
Originally Published: November 4th, 2014
The evolution of smart materials has allowed researchers to incorporate stimuli adaptive polymers, metals, composites and other systems in their new innovations. Read more