Welcome to the blog for UL Prospector, the most comprehensive raw material search engine for product developers.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), like facemasks and gowns, is generally made of polymers. But not much attention has typically been given to the selection of polymers used, beyond their physical … [Read More...]
Most thermoplastic polyesters are based on polyethylene terephthalate (commonly abbreviated to PET, PETE or the obsolete PETP or PET-P) or polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). Engineering … [Read More...]
Biomass-derived plastics are limited by their low heat resistance. Now, collaborative research between the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and the University of Tokyo … [Read More...]
Dry versus conditioned nylon explained Standard nylon materials are hygroscopic (absorb moisture from the air) and are capable of absorbing upward of 8% moisture by weight at saturation (compared to … [Read More...]