PARIS (Dec. 23, 10:45 a.m. ET) — A new material matches the malleability of glass while retaining the toughness and stability of thermoset plastics. Developed by research chemists in France, the ...

Macromolecules make up the majority of plastics, which are then processed into shaped pieces, semi-finished goods, films, or fibers. The selection of macromolecules, the production method, and the ...

Thermoset plastic recycling method. Thermoset plastic scrap deemed to be unrecyclable could be a new frontier in the circular economy in light of a new, continuous process patented by a Hong Kong ...

MCM Composites, a leading specialist in thermoset molding and ISO-certified manufacturing, today marks its 42-year milestone ...

Many of the polymers that make up the items we rely on are relatively easy to break down. An otherwise robust styrofoam container will dissolve completely in a solvent like chloroform. Thermoplastics ...

Epoxy resin is a type of thermoset resin commonly used in glue, paint and composite materials. NIMS and ISMA have developed a new thermoset plastic recycling system capable of easily decomposing epoxy ...

Nitto Denko on November 12 announced that it has developed a new thermosetting polymer with a high refractive index. The new polymer has a refractive index of 1.76, the highest level in the world, and ...

Two Wisconsin thermoset molders have merged. Wisconsin Thermoset Molding Inc. and Rose Polymer Composites LLC will continue to run their respective plants in Milwaukee, the firms announced Jan. 14, ...

What do airplanes, bridges, and wind turbines have in common? They can all be made from lightweight, strong, composite materials made of polymers reinforced with strong carbon fibers. Fiber-reinforced ...

THERE has recently been a considerable amount of discussion and speculation 1 as to the possible effects on a polymer from polymerization in a relatively strong electric field. The possibility of ...