Recently added articles from Polymer Engineering and Science:
Modeling of the fracture mechanism of HDPE subjected to environmental stress crack resistance test.(Report)
Nov 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION Environmental stress crack resistance (ESCR) is an important long term property of many plastics in contact with different media such as detergents, oils, and insect repellent. Laboratory measurement of ESCR is usually carried out in such media to accelerate crack ...
A novel miniature mixing device for polymeric blends and nanocomposites.
Nov 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION Blends of linear and branched polymers are used extensively in the polymer processing industry to optimize melt processing behavior as well as final product properties. In practice, mixing of the polymer blend constituents typically takes place in an internal batch ...
Monitoring epoxy and unsaturated polyester reactions under pressure--reaction rates and mechanical properties.(Report)
Nov 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION Thermosets are used in many high-end applications due to their unique characteristics including bonding capabilities, strength, and thermal properties. As a composite structure, thermosets may provide a very strong and consistent matrix material leading to parts ...
Synthesis and characterization of LiBOB-based PVdF/PVC-[TiO.sub.2] composite polymer electrolytes.(lithium bis(oxalato)borate-based poly(vinylidenefluoride) and poly(vinylchloride))(Report)
Nov 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION As lithium-ion batteries continue to conquer a niche market especially those related to portable gadgets such as notebook computers, camcorders, and telecommunication equipment, there is intense parallel R&D effort toward raising the performance limits of their ...
On the physical behavior of isotactic polypropylene fibers extruded at different draw-down ratios. I. optical properties and cold-drawing.(Report)
Nov 01, 2009; ... INTRODUCTION It is widely accepted that structure of melt spun fibers is initially formed in the spin line as the polymer melt is extruded through the spinneret, where the rate of melt cooling and applied extensional forces influence the morphology, crystallinity, and molecular ...