Researchers have developed a new type of hybrid polymer called PEU/POSS, which shows great potential in tissue engineering.
Elastomeric Fiber Innovations: Advancements and Applications
To create high-quality fibers from polymers, the materials must have long, flexible chains, small polar side groups, be meltable or soluble for extrusion, and capable of orientation under flow.
Revolutionizing Plastics: Low-Temperature Glass and Polymer Blends
In the plastics industry, combining different polymers is a cost-effective way to improve material properties without creating entirely new polymers. A new type of hybrid material has been developed by mixing low-temperature phosphate glass with polymers, resulting in significant improvements.
Boosting Polymer Magnets: The Power of Surface Treatments
Researchers have innovated polymer-bonded magnets, essential for their design flexibility and cost efficiency, by improving their heat resistance and magnetic capacity.
Custom-Refraction: Tunable Polymer Blend Microparticles
Introducing a groundbreaking advancement in materials science: Our research team has developed a sophisticated method for fabricating homogeneous polymer blend microparticles. This innovative technique, capable of processing even non-miscible polymers, significantly broadens the application scope for engineered materials.
Turning Waste to Clean Energy: From Coal Ash to Cleaner Fuel
Unlocking Sustainable Energy Solutions: Dive into our groundbreaking approach that transforms coal fly-ash, often regarded as industrial waste, into a key component for creating cleaner, sulfur-reduced fuel.
Pglass & PET Crystallization Breakthrough
Discover how Pglass transforms PET polymers, making them more adaptable for high-tech applications. By integrating ultra-low Tg phosphate glass, we unlock enhanced thermal stability and faster crystallization, revolutionizing materials for aerospace, automotive, and beyond.
Facile Route to Nature Inspired Hydrophobic Surface Modification of Phosphate Glass Using Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane with Improved Properties
Creating water-repellent surfaces is essential in various sectors, from waterproofing to advanced electronics. A team has innovatively enhanced the hydrophobicity of a material known as tin fluorophosphate glass (Pglass).
Rheological Properties of Southern Pine Oleoresins
Pine tree oleoresins, complex mixtures of phytochemicals, have historical and ongoing commercial importance, traditionally used for waterproofing boats and contributing to the naval stores industry.
Development of New Sustainable Inorganic Flame Retardant Additive System
In the quest for safer, environmentally friendly materials, scientists have made a significant leap by enhancing the flame resistance of polyamide 6,6, a widely used plastic in electronics and textiles, through the incorporation of phosphate glass.