Part 1 of a Chromis Technologies series on using AFPs for precise surface control Introduction In many technology sectors, such as semiconductors and bioengineering, the performance of advanced materials often hinges on their surface properties rather than bulk characteristics. Plasma etching and corona treatment are traditional tools for modifying polymer…
1930s: A Happy Accident and the Discovery of the Father of Fluorinated Polymers In 1938, a young chemist at DuPont, Roy J. Plunkett, was conducting research on new refrigerants to replace Freon when he stumbled upon something completely unexpected. One candidate – tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) gas – was being stored in…
Amorphous fluoropolymers (AFPs) are glass-like plastics that don’t have a rigid internal structure. This gives them unique properties that are indispensable in critical industries such as semiconductors, microfluidics, optics, and photonics. Commodity fluoropolymers like PTFE (commonly known as Teflon®), PFA, and FEP have semi-crystalline structures and are widely recognized for…
December 2, 2024 – Hattiesburg, MS – In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, technical challenges can often push the boundaries of a company’s in-house expertise. For businesses striving to stay competitive, the right partners and resources can make all the difference. One such invaluable resource for Chromis Technologies is the Mississippi Polymer…
July 29, 2023 – Hattiesburg, MS – With help from the Mississippi Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Chromis Technologies has increased headcount and expanded its R&D and manufacturing footprint at the Mississippi Polymer Institute as it scales up production of CyclAFlor® Amorphous Fluoropolymers. Read the full press release here.
June 28, 2022 – Santa Barbara, CA – SunHydrogen is working with Chromis Technologies to integrate proton exchange membranes into its nanoparticle-based green hydrogen technology. Read the full press release here.