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Plastic Enpsychlopedia - http://enpsychlopedia.org/psypsych/Plastic
Extensive information about the history, development, chemical structures, products and applications of natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers. |
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White Biotechnology: Gateaway to a More Sustainable Future - http://www.mckinsey.com/clientservice/chemicals/pdf/BioVision_Booklet_final.pdf
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 creating better products at a lower environmental impact. |
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The Synthetic Dye Collection - http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/dyes/dyes.html
Short article about the history and development of synthetic fast and fugitive duestuffs for textiles, paper and food processing. Author: Rose Madder. |
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Polymers - http://www.cem.msu.edu/~reusch/VirtualText/polymers.htm
Introduction to polymer science. Part of the Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemstry lecture program by William Reusch. |
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Caprolactam Hazard Summary - http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/caprolac.html
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. |
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Microbial Cellulose - http://www.botany.utexas.edu/facstaff/facpages/mbrown/position1.htm
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. |
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The Art of Making Vegetable Dyes - http://www.dsir.nic.in/reports/tmreps/vegdye.pdf
Study of the origin and development of the vegetable dye manufacturing industry in India, and a summary of measures to be taken for upgrading the industry. From the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology. |
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The Woad Page - http://my.net-link.net/~rowan/Woad%20Page/woadpage.html
Vince Rowan's homepage about the history, cultivation, processing and practical applications of the woad plant and the indigo dyestuff extracted from it. |
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Mullite Synthesis with Aluminosiloxanes - http://www.princeton.edu/~cml/assets/pdf/9608treadwell_mullite.pdf
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. |
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Woad is Me - http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Isatis/
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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History of Adhesives - http://www.bsahome.org/Archive/html/escreports/HistoryofAdhesives.pdf
Paper published in 1991 by the BSA Educational Services Committee, providing a history of adhesives from 4000 BC to the present, and describing the types and properties of natural and synthetic adhesives in use today. |
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Polymers - http://www.chymist.com/Polymers.pdf
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. |
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A Guide to Understanding Color Communication - http://www.tintometer.com/lovibond/PDFS/COLOUR%20COMMUNICATION.pdf
Technical brochure about color measurement, expressing, differences, notation and tolerancing. Includes a technical glossary. From The Tintometer, Ltd. |
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Biodegradable Polymers and Biocomposites - http://www.biodeg.net/
Collection of presentations, articles and article abstracts about scientific researches on biodegradable polymers, bioplastics and biomaterials, the development of compostable packaging based on starch, and biocomposites created from ligno-cellulose fibers. Homepage of Prof. Luc Averous. English and French. |
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Chain Linked Lactic Acid Polymers - http://lib.hut.fi/Diss/2003/isbn951226403X/isbn951226403X.pdf
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. |
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Shape-Memory Polymers - http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/Courses/ce435/Lendlein02.pdf
Extensive technical paper reviewing the development of a new class of shape-memory polymers as a cheap and efficient alternative to shape-memory alloys. Authors: Andreas Lendlein and Steffen Kelch. |
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Chemical Construction of Degradable Plastics - http://www.age.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/c/C17.pdf
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. |
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New Life in an Old Dye - http://www.new-agri.co.uk/00-2/focuson/focuson3.html
Short article about the renewed interest in natural indigo dyes for textile applications. Published in the New Agriculturist On-Line. |
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Colloidal Antimony Pentoxide in Flame Retardant ABS - http://www.nyacol.com/whitepapers2.htm
Scientific article about the synergistic action between halogenated flame retardants and antimony trioxide in the thermoplastics industry. From Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. Author: Jeffrey Bartlett. |
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Flame Retardant Developments for Polypropylene - http://www.nyacol.com/FRDEVELPAPa.htm
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. |
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Shape Memory Polymers - http://texmail.ca/files/004oTD05Du0M0ed2muSA/Shape_memory_polymers.pdf
Technical paper reviewing fundamental aspects of molecular design of suitable polymer architectures, tailored programming and recovery processes, and the quantification of the shape memory effect of a new class of active polymers under a variety of different stimuli. Authors: Marc Behl and Andreas Lendlein. |
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Effect of Moisture and Ageing on Adhesive Strength - http://www2.sjsu.edu/faculty/selvaduray/page/papers/mate210/adhesive.pdf
Course paper providing an introduction to adhesives, their properties and applications, and describing investigations into the longevity of adhesive bonds under extreme conditions. Authors: Ron Amaral, Maria P. Gutiérrez and James Situ. |
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Effect Additives for Polypropylene Fibers - http://www.cibasc.com/centexbel2002.pdf
Technical paper, presenting an overview of the latest developments in functionalizing polypropylene fibers through the use of appropriate effect additives. From Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Authors: J.R. Pauquet and N. Berthelon. |
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Biomedical Application of Functional Polymers - http://cmbi.bjmu.edu.cn/news/report/2001/nano/pdf/8.pdf
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: Joseph Jagur-Grodzinsky. |
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Improving the Thermal Stability of Textile Processing Aids - http://www.ntcresearch.org/pdf-rpts/AnRp01/C01-S08-A1.pdf
Report of a National Textile Center (NTC) research project aimed at reaching a better understanding of the mechanisms of thermal decomposition of chemical aids in textile wet processing, to further the development of thermally stable textile processing aids. Research team: Dr. Christine S. Grant and others. |
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Introduction to Polymers - http://plc.cwru.edu/tutorial/enhanced/files/polymers/intro.htm
An introduction to polymer science. Chemistry basics. Polymer synthesis, structure and morphology, thermal properties and applications. From the Case Western Reserve University. |
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Eco-Efficiency Analysis of Textile Coating Materials - http://www.ics-ir.org/jics/vol3/n4/articles/jicsv3n4r9.pdf
Technical paper, analysing the ecological effectiveness of polyacrylate and polyurethane textile coating and laminating agents in organic solution and aqueous dispersion forms. Authors: S.M. Bidoki and others. |
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Chemistry Goes Green - http://forestry.mtu.edu/faculty/tsai/FW4085/articles/greenchemistry.pdf
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. |
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Investigation of Metal-Organic Polymers and Nanofibers - http://www.isso.uh.edu/publications/A2001/pdf/205-lu.pdf
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. |
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Reorganization of Structure to Alter the Properties of PET - http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/ncrc/acrobatfiles/thesis/Vedula.pdf
Master of Science thesis focusing on a study of the unique behaviour and properties exhibited by as-received polyethylene therephthalate (PET) procesed by a simple precipitation method. Author: Jyotsna Vedula. |
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Guide to Polyolefins - http://www.basell.com/portal/site/basell/?epi_menuItemID=b60a367d18b6a60e34a34813a0f034a0&VCMChannelID=6f8669fe7e26af00vcm100000000c53f3cc3____
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. |
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Precursors for Rigid Rod Polyimids - http://www.uni-bayreuth.de/departments/mci/STEPI6_abs1.pdf
Report on the development of a modification process for polyimide for the spinning of high-performance fibers. Authors: H.-W. Schmidt and others. |
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Superabsorbent Polymers - http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/Courses/ce435/Diapers/Diapers.html
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. |
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Plastics Instruction Module - http://www.cc.berkshire.org/business/plasticsCurriculum/PIM06.htm
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. |