Polymer synthesis is the process of creating polymer chains from monomers, which are the building blocks of polymers. The type, sequence, and length of the monomers determine the properties and ...

Car tires, replacement hip joints, bowling balls—these and other items are made from a class of plastics called thermosets, ...

That is, Carbon atoms form the 'spine' of the polymer chain and other elements/molecules dangle from the Carbon atoms. The monomers pictured below illustrate this concept. The process for connecting ...

Polymer extrusion is a widely used manufacturing process that involves shaping and forming plastic materials into desired profiles. This process is essential in producing various products ...

Molecular subunits link to produce polymer chains that can connect through their backbones and cross-linked molecules to form ...

Described as core–shell cubic nanoparticles by the Caltech team, nanoparticles are central to the function of the biosensors.

Polymer synthesis, also called polymerization, is the process by which monomers (small molecules) are covalently bonded to form a (usually long) polymer chain or network. Well-defined vinyl ...

Machine and instrumentation design; plasticating screw and feed system design; on-line simulation and control; polymer rheology; additive manufacturing processes and design guidelines. Product design ...

Polymer Chemistry Communications contain novel scientific work of such importance that rapid publication is desirable. Authors should briefly indicate in a covering letter the reasons why they feel ...

The paper describes the team's work using experimental, simulation and process modeling to develop a replacement polymer. The project was led by University Distinguished Professor Eugene Chen in ...

To create the new tapered polymer fibers, the researchers used numerical models to determine the ideal taper geometry and developed a chemical etching process to fabricate them. They tested ...