However, making new polymers with useful new characteristics can be a complicated and expensive technological process, says Maxim Arzhakov, a chemist on the research team. Arzhakov and his ...
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. This study reports the ...
His research interests include: plastics recycling, injection molding, injection mold design, plastic part design, thermoplastic additives, process development, plastic product design, polymer ...
The UMass Lowell Center for Advanced Manufacturing of Polymers and Soft Materials (AMPS), formerly the Nanomanufacturing Center, leverages a strong plastics heritage along with industrial scale ...
The process of cross-linking refers to the use of electron beam irradiation to form bridges between polymer strands. By connecting polymer strands together, the properties of the material are enhanced ...
Polymers, such as plastics, are essential in many aspects of life and industry, from packaging and cars to medical devices ...
In a significant advancement in the field of anti-counterfeiting technology, Professor Jiseok Lee and his research team in ...
Composite materials can already be found in everything from boat hulls, to cars, and wind turbine blades. What about planes?
The essential components of an electrospinning setup include a high-voltage power supply, a syringe pump to feed the polymer solution, a metallic needle, and a collector. Critical process variables ...
As the University of Akron begins a retrenchment process that proposes the elimination of 35 full-time faculty positions, the ...
On the heels of Akron becoming the center of a federally recognized and funded hub for the development of sustainable ...