Bioabsorbable Polymers
Discussion paper about absorbable biopolymers for fiber extrusion, and their subsequent use in medical applications. Descriptions of chemical structures. Author: William B. Gleason. |
Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics in Japan
Comprehensive report on current research, development and application activities with biodegradable polymers and plastics in Japan. Author: Robert W. Lenz. |
Biomedical Application of Functional Polymers
In-depth review of developments and current uses of polymeric materials for medical purposes, such as drug delivery vehicles, implantations, bone repair aids and matrixes for growth and immunication of cells, amongst various other applications. Author: Jo |
Caprolactam Hazard Summary
Article about the hazardous effects on human health by short and long term exposure to caprolactam during fiber manufacturing processes. From the US Environmental Protection Agency. |
Chain Linked Lactic Acid Polymers
Doctor of Science thesis about the two-step polymerization method, including polycondensation and chain linking reactions, to obtain high molecular weight lactic acid polymers for biodegradable fibers, films, coatings and packaging. Author: Jukka Tuominen |
Chemical Construction of Degradable Plastics
Fact sheet from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, focusing on developments and applications of biodegradable plastics and polymeric materials derived from cornstarch and dairy products. Authors: James W. Garthe and Paula D. Kowal. |
Chemistry Goes Green
Collection of scientific articles about current developments, chemical structures, properties and applications of biodegradable polymeric materials used in the plastics, man-made fiber, medical, pharmaceutical and other industries. |
Colloidal Antimony Pentoxide in Flame Retardant ABS
Scientific article about the synergistic action between halogenated flame retardents and antimony trioxide in the thermoplastics industry. From Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. Author: Jeffrey Bartlett. |
Desizing of Synthetic Sizes
Extensive article about the methods and materials used in the removal of synthetic sizing agents in textile finishing processes. Tables, recipes and notes. Author: A. Roncoli. |
Durable-press Finishing of Cotton Fabrics
Scientific treaty on the efficacy of polycarboxylic acids, butanetetracarboxykic acid (BTCA), and citric acid (CA) as cross-linkers for cotton when used individually, and as mixtures of various ratios. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: M. Raheel, C |
Electrospun Electroactive Polymers for Aerospace Applications
Technical paper about the development of piezoelectric polymers to create electrospun fiber mats for use as a component in light-weight wings for micro-air vehicles (MAV). Authors: Tyler L. StClair and others. |
Flame Retardent Developments for Polypropylene
Scientific study of the advantages offered by colloidal-sized particles for flame-retarding and UV stabilizing of polypropylene polymers and fibers. From the Nyacol Nano Technology, Inc's web site. Authors: Edward A. Myszak and Michael T. Sobus. |
Functional Finishing in the Textile Industry
Overview of the various technologies and materials in use in the textile finishing industry. Chemical structures, and product and process descriptions. Author: R. Breier. |
Guide to Polyolefins
Comprehensive explanation of the manufacture of polyolefin (polypropylene and polyethylene) materials, their applications in industry and impact on the environment, and possible future developments. From Basell Polyolefins. |
History of Enzymes
Article about the history of industrial enzymes, from the late 1900's to the present times. From Maps, Ltd. |
Introduction to Polymers
Comprehensive introduction to polymer science. Chemistry basics. Polymer synthesis, structure and morphology, thermal properties and applications. From the Case Western Reserve University. |
Investigation of Metal-Organic Polymers and Nanofibers
Report on an investigation of metal-organic polymers, and their potential as a source for manufacture of nanofibers for liquid and air filtration media. Author: Prof. Jack Y. Lu. |
Microbial Cellulose
Overview of the development, applications and current status of cellulose as a resource of material for the papermaking, man-made fiber, polymer film and construction industries. Author: R. Malcolm Brown Jr. |
Mullite Synthesis with Aluminosiloxanes
Study of aluminosiloxane compounds as polymer precursors for fiber spinning, thin film and monoliths casting, and impregnants to powder compacts. Authors: D.R. Treadwell and others. |
Plastics Instruction Module
Classroom material dealing with polymer and plastic resin science as it relates to the medical and biomedical industry. Extensive information about fibers, films, adhesives and coatings. |
Polymers
Review of natural and synthetic polymers currently in use in the plastics, composite and man-made fiber industries. Descriptions, chemical structures, characteristics and applications. Author: David A. Katz. |
Polymers
Introduction to polymer science. Part of the Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemstry lecture program by William Reusch. |
Precursors for Rigid Rod Polyimids
Report on the development of a modiffcation process for polyimide for the spinning of high-performance fibers. Authors: H.-W. Schmidt and others. |
Preparation and Characterization of (Meth)Acryloyoxystarch
Technical paper about studies showing that the esterification of starch with acryloil chloride or methacryloil chloride result in a new derivative of starch with increased thermal stability. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: D. Stawski and R. Jantas. |
Superabsorbent Polymers
Article about the history, properties, applications and commercial uses of superabsorbent polymers for diapers, adult incontinence and feminine hygiene products. Authors: E. Pytlik, D. Molino and J. Moritz. |
Tailoring Polyphosphazenes for Aircraft Fire-Resistant Applications
Examination of cyclic and polymeric phosphazenes as flame-retardant materials and additives to organic polymers used as raw materials for fiber and foam for the aviation industry. Authors: Harry R. Allcock and others. |
The Propylene Chain
Comprehensive overview of the applications, in- and outputs, energy requirements, air emissions, effluents, wastes, residuals and byproducts involved in the production of propylene as a feedstock for polymers, fibers and solvents. From the US Department o |
The Synthetic Dye Collection
Short article about the history and development of synthetic fast and fugitive duestuffs for textiles, paper and food processing. Author: Rose Madder. |
The Woad Page
Vince Rowan's homepage about the history, cultivation, processing and practical applications of the woad plant and the indigo dyestuff extracted from it. |
Triarylphosphine Oxide Containing Nylon 6.6 Copolymers
Report on a laboratory experiment with triarylphosphine oxide comonomer, incorporated as a fire retardent into polyamide 6.6 for fiber extusion. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: J-Yuan Wan, J.E. McGrath and Takashi Kashiwagi. |
White Biotechnology: Gateaway to a More Sustainable Future
Electronic booklet providing a brief summary of a study, conducted under the auspices of the European Association for Bioindustries, documenting current achievements with industrial biotechnology and its potential for a sustainable society through creatin |
Woad is Me
Short history of the applications of natural blue dyes from the woad plant (isatis tinctoria), and indigo (indigofera tinctoria). From the Economic Botany Menu of Prof.: Arthur C. Gibson. |
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