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General

• Choosing the Correct Thermoplastic Composite
  An introduction to the process used to select the correct base resin and reinforcement when choosing a composite to meet specific applications requirements.


• Specialty Compounds for the Interconnection Industry
  An overview of the many types and the particular properties of thermoplastic compounds which are suitable for use in the electrical and electronics industry.

Medical

• Thermoplastic Color Development, Control, and Change Management for Medical Devices
  Medical devices with plastic components may be required to pass biologic testing or may be scrutinized for drug interaction. A technical review of selecting color for use in medical devices.


• Effects of Static on Plastics Used in Drug Delivery Devices
  Static in drug delivery pathways can cause inconsistent dosages for pharmaceuticals delivered via aerosol or dray powder inhalers, use of conductive materials can minimize these issues in medical devices.


• Effect of Gamma Sterilization on Select TPE Materials
  Sterilization methods can damage and degrade thermoplastics, the specific effect gamma sterilization has on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials is evaluated in this report.


• Selection of Materials for Medical Applications
  Selecting the best plastic for a medical device can be a complex decision unless you know how to talk to your material supplier to be assured that both parties have confidence in their recommendations.

Conductive

• Thermoplastic Carbon Nanotube Composites Prevent High Voltage "Burn In"
  Lightning strike isolators are critical parts for aircraft safety that must resist "burn in." Explore the development of carbon nanotube compounds that retain ESD properties after multiple 10 kV DC strikes.


• Smart Plastics for Bluetooth™
  Selecting a plastic material that allows Bluetooth devices to operate unimpeded requires an understanding of how electrical and dielectric properties affect electromagnetic signals.


• EMI/RFI Shielding Compounds — Dramatic Cost Reductions for Electronic Device Protection
  Shielding devices from electromagnetic interference can be difficult and add costs. Conductive plastics can provide protection in a single cost effective material.

Structural

• High Performance Engineered Biopolymers Via Compounding
  Discover how melt compounding can be used to impart high performance into biopolymers and allow them to be suitable for more demanding semi-durable engineered applications.


• Polymer-Silicate Nanocomposites Via Melt Compounding
  The "nano" buzzword extends itself to thermoplastics compounding with the use of organic-clay platelets, which with proper dispersion provide property improvements at loadings as low as 2-3%.

Wear Resistant

• Fluoroguard^® Additive Technology for Wear Resistant Thermoplastics
  Perfluoropolyether synthetic oil is a new additive that reduces friction and improves wear properties of plastics. Fluoroguard offers performance improvements similar to higher loading of PTFE.


• Tribological Properties of High Temperature Resistant Polymer Compounds
  Wear resistant additives used in conjunction with high temperature resins (>150 °C) can be a suitable combination for use as a bearing replacement material or in other demanding applications.