Introduction to polymer processing -- I: Structure and properties of polymers -- The nature of polymers and plastics -- Morphology and structuring of polymers -- Surface properties -- II: Engineering ...

Polymeric materials are essential for our everyday lives. In the search for new functional materials, scientists have placed focus on polymers composed of rigid aromatic frameworks, displaying unique ...

The calendering of textiles is a finishing process used to smooth, coat or thin a material. With textiles, fabric is passed between calender rollers at high temperatures and pressures. Located in the ...

Polymer foams encompass a diverse class of lightweight materials characterised by cellular architectures that confer low density, thermal insulation, acoustic damping and high specific strength. The ...