Polymers
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. [PDF]
Precursors for Rigid Rod Polyimids
Report on the development of a modiffcation process for polyimide for the spinning of high-performance fibers. Authors: H.-W. Schmidt and others. [PDF]
Preparation and Characterization of (Meth)Acryloyoxystarch
Technical paper about studies showing that the esterification of starch with acryloil chloride or methacryloil chloride result in a new derivative of starch with increased thermal stability. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: D. Stawski and R. Jantas. [PDF]
The Propylene Chain
Comprehensive overview of the applications, in- and outputs, energy requirements, air emissions, effluents, wastes, residuals and byproducts involved in the production of propylene as a feedstock for polymers, fibers and solvents. From the US Department of Energy. [PDF]
Superabsorbent Polymers
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.
The Synthetic Dye Collection
Short article about the history and development of synthetic fast and fugitive duestuffs for textiles, paper and food processing. Author: Rose Madder.
Tailoring Polyphosphazenes for Aircraft Fire-Resistant Applications
Examination of cyclic and polymeric phosphazenes as flame-retardant materials and additives to organic polymers used as raw materials for fiber and foam for the aviation industry. Authors: Harry R. Allcock and others. [PDF]
Triarylphosphine Oxide Containing Nylon 6.6 Copolymers
Report on a laboratory experiment with triarylphosphine oxide comonomer, incorporated as a fire retardent into polyamide 6.6 for fiber extusion. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: J-Yuan Wan, J.E. McGrath and Takashi Kashiwagi. [PDF]
White Biotechnology: Gateaway to a More Sustainable Future
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. [PDF]
Woad is Me
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.
The Woad Page
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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