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05 Industry news The latest compounding industry news including international acquisitions and alliances, plus new investments and plant openings.


13 The heat is on: adding thermal conductivity


to plastics There is growing interest in thermally-conductive thermoplastics. Peter Mapleston examines the latest additives, compounds and applications.


27 Small world: the next steps for nanocomposites Researchers used a workshop at the UK’s National Composites Centre to discuss developments in nanocomposites based on graphene and nanofi llers.


39 Handle with care: conveying, feeding and


dosing systems Pat Toensmeier reports on the latest materials handling systems and looks at how extruder makers are getting more involved in upstream equipment.


51 Focus on additives for polyolefi ns We review a variety of new additive and compound developments for polyolefi ns, including processing aids, compatibilizers, stabilizers and reinforcements.


61 Progress continues in LFTs Several compounders have announced new developments in long-fi bre reinforced thermoplastics. We look at what they have to offer.


64 Compounder of the month: Melitek 66 Dates for your diary


coming next issue  Additives for PET  Twin-screw extruders  Natural fi bres and fi llers


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