An energy storage system or technology is one that converts electricity into chemical, thermal, or mechanical energy, stores it, and then releases it when needed. The energy stored in these systems is generated from renewable sources of energy, like solar or wind energy. Fundamentally, it can be classified into five categories: electrochemical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, […]
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The advances in Wearable Injection Devices (WID) technology are key attempts conforming to concerns of patient comfort and patient treatment adherence. Chronic diseases, such as Oncology, Parkinson’s, and Congestive heart diseases, require regular injections and maximum patient comfort and a WID can add great value to the patient’s life. This article was originally published on […]
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The market for medical plastics is expected to be worth nearly $80 billion in 2021 and account for about 2% of the 370,000 tonnes of polymers sold worldwide. Given the high risk involved with human life, the material choice for healthcare applications is a crucial factor. The introduction of new materials in this industry has been […]
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One key climate action goal enacted by global leaders to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change is the switch from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). With vehicles contributing to almost a third of global emissions, the solution may provide some level of relief. In recent years, growth of EVs has seen an upward […]
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COVID-19-induced demand for goods in lieu of services combined with supply-chain disruptions has resulted in a chip shortage that is expected to continue well into next year. Predictably, that supply-demand imbalance has led semiconductor manufacturers, including TSMC and Intel, to raise prices. A few companies have even started investing in new plants, and new players […]
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Today, there are 6.8 million hybrid and electric cars on the road, and by 2030, one out of four cars will fall into that category, according to research conducted by ChemBizR, a business consultancy dedicated to the chemicals industry. The shift from the internal combustion engine and, indeed, the advent of autonomous vehicles, is driving […]
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There are more than 1,000 commercially available polymers. However, only a handful of materials, such as polyolefins, PVC, polystyrenes, and polyesters, command a major market share by volume. Among those materials, polyurethane (PU) has been a target of sustainability research. There are many drivers behind the research into sustainable PU and its subsequent commercialization. Based […]
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Plastics continue to find more uses in medical and dental applications by replacing metal, glass, and other traditional materials in single-use and reusable medical devices. They offer strong, lightweight performance along with design flexibility, ease of fabrication, ability to differentiate products and brands using color, and most importantly durability and cost-effectiveness compared with traditional materials. Commodity polymers occupying a major […]
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MDI based polyurethane has its usage spread over a wide range of end industries from Automobile, Building & Construction, Packaging to Footwear and Sports Goods and Furniture and Mattresses. The overall demand for MDI-PU in Western and Eastern Europe has been on the trajectory of positive growth in recent years. In the second half of […]
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