Global Advances in Plastics and Polymer Processing

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• Scope
• Methodology

Overview and Study Highlights

• Overview
• Study Highlights

2. TECHNOLOGY PRIMER

Overview and Application Sectors

• Polymer Processing: An Overview
• Application Sectors

New Plastics and Polymer Processing techniques

• Fluid-Assisted Injection Molding
• Laser Transmission Welding for the Production of 3D Components
• Microcellular Injection Molding Process
• Polymer Processing Using Low Ion Energy Accelerators
• Polymer Nanofibers Produced By Electrospinning Jets

3. PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CURRENT SCENARIO

Extrusion

• Introduction
• Die Extrusion
• Screw Extrusion
• Sheet Extrusion
• Blown Film Extrusion
• Reactive Extrusion

Molding

• Injection Molding
• Reaction Injection Molding
• Compression and Transfer Molding
• Rotational Molding
• Blow Molding

Alternative Technologies

• Calendering
• Foam Processing
• Thermoforming
• Radiation Processing
• Micromolding

4. KEY INNOVATIONS/BREAKTHROUGHS

Key Innovations/Breakthrough in North America Region

• Modification of Polyamide by Atmospheric Plasma and Grafting HEMA to Improve Fabric Properties
• Self-Healing Polymer Composites Increases Aviation Safety
• Polyhydroxybutatrates in the Production of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites

Key Innovations/Breakthrough in Europe Region

• Laser Transmission Welding of Thermoplastics for Industrial Applications
• Polymer Processing by a Low-Energy Ion Accelerator
• Effect of Twin-Screw Extrusion Conditions on the Dispersion of MWCNT in a PLA Matrix

Key Innovations/Breakthrough in Asia Pacific Region

• Flow Behavior Analysis of Weld Line Formation in Injection Molding Process
• A Study on the Effect of Axial Vibration of Screws in the Plasticating Process
• Development of Short-Carbon-Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites for Car Bonnets
• Self-Reinforced Isotactic Polypropylene Prepared by Melt Vibration Injection Molding
• Processing-Mechanical Property Relationship of Thin Microcellular Pet Sheets Prepared by Compression Molding
• Conducting Polymer Composites of Polyaniline
• Material Design and Manufacture of a New Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer

Other Key Developments

• North American Region
• European Region
• APAC Region

5 . TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Drivers and Challenges

• Industry Drivers
• Industry Challenges

Industry Trends

• Current Trends
• Future Trends

6. KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS

Recent Key Patents

• US Patents
• Other Patents

Contacts

• Research Contacts
• Industry Players

7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Critical Reference Table

• Total Number of Passenger Cars Produced in a Country (2002-2012)
• Domestic Production of Processed Food (2002-2012)
• Total Number of Buses Produced in a Country (2002-2012)