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Studies the steady shear viscosity and dynamic viscoelastic properties of glass beads filled with polycarbonate melts by researchers from Beijing, China. Indications showing an increase flow property of polycarbonate with the addition of hollow glass beads; Use of filled polymers containing solid particulate fillers dispersed in a polymeric matrix to enhance the mechanical properties of plastics; Identification of factors that contribute to the alignment of filler particles.

The article discusses the highlights of the GEOANALYSIS 2006 Conference which was held in Beijing, China in September 2006. The conference demonstrated the intense interest in the analysis of geological and environmental materials throughout a broad spectrum of research fields. More than 140 papers were presented at the conference, providing both a wonderful introduction for new students and an amazing variety of methodologies and instrumentation to enlighten even the most seasoned of academics.