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One unintended consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been to shine a light on just how vital plastics are when it comes to life-saving medical technologies. But this is nothing new –– advanced … [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...]