Articles and Studies
Bioabsorbable Polymers
Discussion paper about absorbable biopolymers for fiber extrusion, and their subsequent use in medical applications. Descriptions of chemical structures. Author: William B. Gleason…
Biodegradable Polymers and Biocomposites
Collection of presentations, articles and article abstracts about scientific researches on biodegradable polymers, bioplastics and biomaterials, the development of compostable pack…
Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics in Japan
Comprehensive report on current research, development and application activities with biodegradable polymers and plastics in Japan. Author: Robert W. Lenz.
Biomedical Application of Functional Polymers
In-depth review of developments and current uses of polymeric materials for medical purposes, such as drug delivery vehicles, implantations, bone repair aids and matrixes for growt…
Caprolactam Hazard Summary
Article about the hazardous effects on human health by short and long term exposure to caprolactam during fiber manufacturing processes. From the US Environmental Protection Agency…
Chain Linked Lactic Acid Polymers
Doctor of Science thesis about the two-step polymerization method, including polycondensation and chain linking reactions, to obtain high molecular weight lactic acid polymers for …
Chemical Construction of Degradable Plastics
Fact sheet from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, focusing on developments and applications of biodegradable plastics and polymeric materials derived from cornstarch…
Chemistry Goes Green
Collection of scientific articles about current developments, chemical structures, properties and applications of biodegradable polymeric materials used in the plastics, man-made f…
Colloidal Antimony Pentoxide in Flame Retardant ABS
Scientific article about the synergistic action between halogenated flame retardents and antimony trioxide in the thermoplastics industry. From Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. Autho…
Desizing of Synthetic Sizes
Extensive article about the methods and materials used in the removal of synthetic sizing agents in textile finishing processes. Tables, recipes and notes. Author: A. Roncoli.
Durable-press Finishing of Cotton Fabrics
Scientific treaty on the efficacy of polycarboxylic acids, butanetetracarboxykic acid (BTCA), and citric acid (CA) as cross-linkers for cotton when used individually, and as mixtur…
Electrospun Electroactive Polymers for Aerospace Applications
Technical paper about the development of piezoelectric polymers to create electrospun fiber mats for use as a component in light-weight wings for micro-air vehicles (MAV). Authors:…
Flame Retardent Developments for Polypropylene
Scientific study of the advantages offered by colloidal-sized particles for flame-retarding and UV stabilizing of polypropylene polymers and fibers. From the Nyacol Nano Technology…
Functional Finishing in the Textile Industry
Overview of the various technologies and materials in use in the textile finishing industry. Chemical structures, and product and process descriptions. Author: R. Breier.
Guide to Polyolefins
Comprehensive explanation of the manufacture of polyolefin (polypropylene and polyethylene) materials, their applications in industry and impact on the environment, and possible fu…
History of Enzymes
Article about the history of industrial enzymes, from the late 1900's to the present times. From Maps, Ltd.
Introduction to Polymers
Comprehensive introduction to polymer science. Chemistry basics. Polymer synthesis, structure and morphology, thermal properties and applications. From the Case Western Reserve Uni…
Investigation of Metal-Organic Polymers and Nanofibers
Report on an investigation of metal-organic polymers, and their potential as a source for manufacture of nanofibers for liquid and air filtration media. Author: Prof. Jack Y. Lu.
Microbial Cellulose
Overview of the development, applications and current status of cellulose as a resource of material for the papermaking, man-made fiber, polymer film and construction industries. A…
Mullite Synthesis with Aluminosiloxanes
Study of aluminosiloxane compounds as polymer precursors for fiber spinning, thin film and monoliths casting, and impregnants to powder compacts. Authors: D.R. Treadwell and others…
Showing 20–20 of 33 results