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Chemistry/Advanced Materials

What was Old is New Again: Chemical Recycling of Plastic Waste using Pyrolysis

Originally published February 3, 2023
By Ben Bahavar, Ph.D., Richard Maldanis, Ph.D., Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D.

This article takes a closer look at the advancements in chemical recycling, patent activity and the supply chain impacts of this emerging technology. get the article here.

Competitive Intelligence Briefing – Sample Research Report

By Rosemarie Szostak, Ph.D., Nerac Analyst
Originally published April 23, 2020
Competitive Intelligence (CI) is not about more information, but rather facilitating a company’s agility in the marketplace. This sample CI Briefing looks at the sustainable packaging marketplace and explores competitive intelligence, and its power in more detail. Get the report here.

Established and Emerging Applications of 3D Printing in the Medical Field

By Mary Becher, Nerac Analyst
Originally published June 7, 2018
This article explores current applications of 3D printing in the medical arena as well as what’s out on the horizon. Read more here.

Polymeric Membranes: Technical Challenges and Chemical Mitigation Strategies for Filtration and Separation

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.

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

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