where x=number of monomers, usually in the thousands. It should be pointed out that when the polyethylene chain is finished growing, two Hydrogen atoms are added to 'cap' (finish) the chain ends.

One of the most important steps in injection molding is choosing the material to use during the process. The type of material ...

These strange types of ice have different crystalline structures and properties, and form under a variety of pressure and temperature conditions. Contrary to what you might expect, plastic ice VII ...

The "strength" of PLA filament all depends on how much the filament is expanded. But at the same time, different filament brands offer a different percentage of expansion range.

Plastic waste scavenged from river channels and dump sites in Kenya. Tony Karuma / AFP via Getty Images The DOE’s chemical recycling initiatives are part of a long series of government attempts ...

Plastics groups vehemently opposed that referendum. SB-54 goals and chemical recycling Some plastics companies and industry groups argue that the state is making a mistake in its draft SB-54 ...

CIWM Early Careers Ambassador Dr. Bryan Ng, founder and CEO of Repolywise, a start-up company transforming waste plastics to new plastics, demystifies the process of chemical recycling for plastics.

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. has acquired Syensqo SA/NV's liquid crystal polymer neat resin business. Tokyo-based Sumitomo announced the deal on Feb. 10. Terms were not disclosed. Sumitomo officials ...

It followed Tuesday’s PLA air patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal – known as Huangyan Island in China. The Chinese military activities came after the Philippines and the United States ...