The Department of Plastics Engineering provides instruction about and performs research on thermoplastic and thermoset elastomers. Since thermoset elastomers, including thermoset rubber, require ...

Recyclable thermosetting polymers market increasing demand for sustainable materials, stringent environmental regulations, and advancements in polymer recycling technologies ...

Thermoset composites are polymer-based materials that, once cured, become rigid and heat-resistant, offering high strength, ...

By applying ROMP and cationic polymerization in a single step, the researchers created a thermoset with tunable properties. The process allows precise control over polymer density and structure ...

The polymer behaves as a Velcro-like sealant or adhesive ... The scientists prepared the self-healing thermoset elastomers from common polymeric starting materials using a simple and inexpensive ...

He has over 37 years’ experience with thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer materials and processing methods. He served as Army Principal and is past chair of the DoD Manufacturing Technology ...

This innovation addresses a critical gap in the market for thermosetting polymers that can be easily recycled without ...

FRPs are composite materials made from a thermoset or thermoplastic polymer that is reinforced with fibre, typically carbon or glass. The main advantages of FRPs are their durability, design freedom, ...

Our research addresses the study of the phase-change mechanism and the properties of the resultant thermoset solid. During cure of fiber-reinforced plastics based on thermoset resins, heat and ...

This innovation addresses a critical gap in the market for thermosetting polymers that can be easily recycled without compromising on safety and performance. The study, led by Prof. Li Chen ...