SunForce an expanded Modified PPE Beads based on Polymer and Foaming Technology by Asahi Kasei Chemicals
Asahi Kasei Chemicals has successfully developed world’s first expanded beads to achieve the UL 94 V-0, the most stringent flame retardance rating for plastic materials issued by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., a widely recognized product safety certification organization. The newly developed SunForce is an expanded modified polyphenylene ether (mPPE) beads developed based on proprietary polymer and foaming technologies. SunForce features a dramatic improvement in flame retardance and heat resistance, enabling it to be used in a new range of applications where foam was thought to be unsuitable such as electronics and automotive industries. Read more
Development of Li-ion Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by HITACHI
On expanding the battery system business with an aim toward its industrial applications, Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd made an announcement on development of lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have two running modes, namely an EV (Electric Vehicle) mode where the vehicle runs solely on a motor and an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) mode where the vehicle is operated by both the engine and the motor offering a dramatic improvement on gas mileage and reduction on exhaust emission. Read more
