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When polymers conduct electricity

When polymers conduct electricity

The now-famous diode, used in many screens, is one of the numerous applications connected to the development of conductive polymers. But how can a simple piece of plastic conduct electricity when this same material is used to insulate metal wires carrying electricity?

New composite material: plastics and metal

New composite material: plastics and metal

The new composite material is a blend of synthetic and metal that has sensory properties. Researchers at Fraunhofer launched this polymer-metal composite at the ELECTRONICA 2010 fair in Munich.

Highly recyclable plastic

Highly recyclable plastic

Researchers at I.B.M. and Stanford University said that they have discovered a new way to make plastics that can be continuously recycled or developed for novel uses in health care and microelectronics.

PPSU replaces aluminum

PPSU replaces aluminum

Solvay Advanced Polymers' Radel R PPSU replaces aluminum in new recyclable airline catering trolley.