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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...]
Many optical devices like photocopiers, printers, and monitors depend on the light-based surface change in azobenzene polymer film. It has a surface that can change shape when exposed to light. This … [Read More...]