The term polyolefins refers to polymers produced from alkenes such as ethene, propene, butene, 2-methylpropene, and 4-methyl-1-pentene. Polyolefins are saturated hydrocarbons characterized by low density, good chemical resistance, low water …
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The POP List: Persistent Organic Pollutants
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are organic compounds that are harmful to humans and animals and degrade only very slowly in the environment. They contaminate air, soil and water and can …
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The Birth Certificates of Chemical Substances In chemical research – and especially in the development of new chemical products – detailed knowledge of the properties of the raw and auxiliary …
Read more »Permeability and Barrier Properties of Plastics
Plastics are used in countless applications thanks to their versatile modifications and properties. They can be found in nearly every area of daily life, whether in a car, on a …
Read more »What Are Viscosity and Viscoelasticity?
Honey, water, ketchup and a starch solution represent four liquids with four very different flow behaviours. Honey flows slowly and thickly, but it can be made thinner by gentle heating. …
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Plastics have become indispensable in modern everyday life. As versatile materials, their properties can be tailored to meet a wide range of requirements. The discovery of the structure and architecture …
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