Extensional flows dominate many polymer processes, including blow molding, film blowing, fiber spinning, thermoforming and many others. The rheology of polymeric materials under extensional flows can ...

Jennifer Opel Pressestelle Universität Bayreuth. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class ...

Polymer rheology—the study of how polymers flow and deform—is key to achieving consistent quality in manufacturing and 3D printing. From injection molding to extrusion, understanding viscosity, ...

Plastic materials can be found in practically every aspect of everyday life, including packaged foods, furniture, construction materials, vehicles, medical devices, and personal garments (to name a ...

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 ...

Auxiliary equipment maker Piovan SpA says it will acquire a number of selected assets from Germany-based Protec Polymer Processing GmbH. Protec went into administrative receivership in November 2022.

Niche Polymer has acquired four US resin powder plants from LyondellBasell Industries for an undisclosed sum, establishing a new business unit called Specialty Powders LLC to manage the expanded ...