When it comes to boat construction, all sorts of materials can take part in the assembly. Bigger vessels need heavy-duty structures to last, but even materials like polyethylene can make an excellent ...

Bordeaux and Marseille chemists have succeeded in transforming two of the most widely used but also most difficult plastics ...

Figure 1: Polyethylene chains and fibres. Figure 2: Schematic of experimental set-up used to measure the thermal properties of a single ultra-drawn nanofibre. In nanofibres, the defect density will ...

A team at UC Berkeley has developed a process that turns plastic waste into something more valuable – an adhesive. Based on an engineered catalyst, the inspiration was to find ways to "upcycle" ...

Polyethylene, polypropylene and ammonia are poised to dominate upcoming petrochemical project starts globally by 2030. This can be ascribed to robust economic growth, and escalating demand for these ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Polyethylene is one of the world’s most commonly used plastics ...

Today’s plastic grocery bag could be tomorrow’s high-tech track suit, thanks to fabric made from polyethylene—the same polymer that is used to make plastic wrap. Analyses suggest that the fabric could ...

Polyethylene terephthalate polyester (PET or PETE)is the most common thermoplastic polyester. It is commonly referred to as “polyester.” Polybutylene (PBT,) another thermoplastic polymer, is ...