The Journal of Applied Polymer Science, through full research papers and compact reviews, covers all applications of polymers, from composite and structural materials, to those used in packaging, biomedical implants, plastic electronics, energy, and many more. The journal bridges the crucial gap between basic research and patenting of an invention, targeting a broad audience of academic and industrial researchers, as well as the increasingly important world of scientists and engineers at start-up companies.
Senior Researcher Lim Sang-gyu, leading a team of researchers at the Department of Energy Convergence Research, DGIST, achieved a remarkable milestone with the development of an eco-friendly thermoplastic polyurethane boasting ...
Polymers
Aug 9, 2023
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Researchers have solved the mystery of why a high-performance fabric commonly used in firefighting and other protective garments weakens prematurely when it's exposed to moisture.
Polymers
Aug 29, 2022
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In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found a way to improve the energy efficiency of part of the process for making carbon fiber—a strong material sometimes used in place of steel to make lighter ...
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Jan 31, 2022
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Think spider silk is strong? Recent work has shown that bagworm silk is superior to spider silk in both strength and flexibility. Building on these findings, a research team at the University of Tsukuba, led by Professor ...
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Oct 22, 2021
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Michigan State University's Muhammad Rabnawaz has created a new coating for paper packaging that's both economical and ecofriendly.
Polymers
Feb 26, 2021
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A new starch-based film, or coating, developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists, can make paper and other materials more water resistant and biodegradable. The film can potentially be used in food packaging, ...
Materials Science
Apr 11, 2017
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Members of the Department of Chemistry of Lomonosov Moscow State University have created unique polymer matrices for polymer composites based on novel phthalonitrile monomers. The materials are stronger than metals, which ...
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Feb 9, 2017
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Microscopically, "nanomembrane" sheets made from nylon resemble a tangled web. The tiny iron oxide particles on the fiber surfaces can help clean toxic chemicals from water, but if the particles get separated from the web, ...
Nanomaterials
Aug 13, 2015
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Bioplastics made from protein sources such as albumin and whey have shown significant antibacterial properties, findings that could eventually lead to their use in plastics used in medical applications such as wound healing ...
Polymers
Mar 27, 2015
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Next time you spot an earthworm sliding through fresh dirt, take a closer look. What you're seeing is an organic movement called peristaltic locomotion that has been meticulously refined by nature.
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May 31, 2014
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