Processing highly filled polymers (>50 vol%), whether with particle or short fiber additives, is needed for many applications, such as pharmaceuticals, ceramics, batteries, coatings, etc. Forming ...

Polymeric materials are essential for our everyday lives. In the search for new functional materials, scientists have placed focus on polymers composed of rigid aromatic frameworks, displaying unique ...

Polymer foams encompass a diverse class of lightweight materials characterised by cellular architectures that confer low density, thermal insulation, acoustic damping and high specific strength. The ...

Due in large part to the overwhelming success of microwave ovens for home use, microwave processing is seen by the unwary as a panacea for all heating applications. Microwave energy is perceived to ...

A team of international researchers has developed a new class of ultrathin polymer membranes that can rapidly and selectively ...

Medical grade polymer tubing is an essential component in various medical and healthcare devices and instruments due to its outstanding attributes, including exceptional durability, sterilization ...

The polymers can be further enhanced to function in demanding environments, such as aerospace applications, while maintaining environmental sustainability. "The new class of polymers with high energy ...

In a win for chemistry, inventors have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer and later recovering all of its starting materials. In a win ...

This course will familiarize the participants with the practical uses and benefits of radiation processing of polymers.It is an introductory course designed to provide a conceptual overview for the ...

The company says its new Signature Exxpert service provides support to help its customers solve complex polymer challenges.

Engineering plastics such as PEEK and PEI have become indispensable materials in advanced manufacturing. Due to their ...