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Optimizing Fiber Diameter in Spunbond Nonwoven Fabrics

12 months ago

Researchers recently optimized fiber diameter for nonwoven fabrics using advanced statistical tools, enhancing production efficiency and fabric performance for diverse…

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Hydrogel Microspheres for Skin Care Applications

12 months ago

Polish researchers have evaluated hydrogel microspheres made from chitosan and carrageenan as effective vitamin carriers for skin care.

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Mold Manufacturing: How to Choose the Best Alloy

12 months ago

Selecting the right alloy for mold manufacturing is essential for meeting industry demands for durability, thermal conductivity, and manufacturability.

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The Importance of Mold Temperature Control in Injection Molding

12 months ago

The temperature that the polymer experiences upon entering the mold and during solidification directly affects several part properties, ranging from…

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Polyamide Nanocomposites: A Shift in Sustainable Packaging

12 months ago

As sustainability takes center stage in packaging innovation, integrating Nanosilicates into polyamide has emerged as a key solution for industries…

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PFAS at a Glance: Challenges and Industry Impacts

12 months ago

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently hosted its annual event in Baltimore, bringing together over 150 professionals focused on…

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Understanding Supramolecular Structures in Epoxy Oligomers

12 months ago

The editor's choice for November 2024 in SPE's Polymer Engineering & Science journal is Anatoly E. Chalykh's article, "Supramolecular Structure…

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Deep-Space Radiation Defense Using HDPE

12 months ago

Designed to protect astronauts from the hazardous radiation encountered in deep space, the AstroRad Vest leverages hydrocarbon polymer-high-density polyethylene (HDPE)—to…

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3D Printing in Space with Liquid Crystal Polymers

12 months ago

Thermotropic Liquid Crystal Polymers (LCPs) have emerged as a high-performance engineering polymer, comparable to PEEK and PEI, for 3D printing…

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StarCrete: A Starch Biocomposite for Space Construction

12 months ago

Researchers at the University of Manchester developed an innovative biocomposite specifically designed for extraterrestrial construction needs.