Jul 8, 2004 | Article
Everybody knows phenomena induced by electromagnetic fields such as TV and radio interferences caused by another electrical appliance such as a hair dryer, electric shaver, mixer, vacuum cleaner...
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Jun 23, 2004 | Article
While consumers may want their food without preservatives, they still want it to be long lasting. This article reports on the move towards 'active and intelligent packaging', where additives can...
Jun 2, 2004 | Article
Generally, polymers have medium coefficients of friction but not as high as desired for antiskid applications and everybody knows: * The fall of polyethylene bags stacked on pallets. * The...
May 10, 2004 | Article
Why is a part attractive or repulsive? The first contact between a human and a thing is the first sight that is impressed by the shape, colour and gloss. Impression inferred by gloss or mat aspect...
Apr 28, 2004 | Article
In a previous article I focused specifically on the chemistry, properties and applications of hydrophilic polymers. In this article I will look closely into the chemical and physical structure of...
Apr 19, 2004 | Article
The indirect adhesion is commonly used in the rubber and plastic industry to pursue several goals: * To produce composite parts with various functionalities, for example soft and hard components...
Mar 29, 2004 | Article
Most of you have experienced the formation of droplets on the water repellent coating of raincoats, or the spreading of surfactant-containing water on various substrates. In a similar vein, you may...
Mar 10, 2004 | Article
Anybody knows the unpleasant odours of "rubber" or "plastic" of certain usual articles such as vinyl sheets for interiors of cars, polyurethane foams, raincoats, gloves… But there are also inverse...
Feb 25, 2004 | Article
Through offering the required balance of physical and chemical properties, the applications for polymer blends continue to grow. Compatibilizers provide the mechanism for blending these immiscible...
Feb 16, 2004 | Article
More than fifty percent of rubber goods are reinforced with cords, fibres, fabrics, sheets or parts of metals, plastics or other rubbers. Among the final products: * The best known are tyres...