Werkstoffe in der Chemie

Since the second phase of the Industrial Revolution in the 1870s, a modern world without rubber has been almost inconceivable. The material is encountered wherever something must be sealed to …

Polystyrene, PS, Styrofoam or styrene plastic – this material is as versatile as its many names. The thermoplastic made up around 5.2%[1] of the world’s plastic production in 2023. It …

Many industries rely on filtration as a key separation technique. When particles and substances are removed from liquids and gases using a membrane, membrane filtration comes into its own. Depending …

In the past, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances were grouped under various terms such as per- and polyfluorinated chemicals, perfluorinated organic compounds, or highly fluorinated substances. In polyfluorinated alkyl substances, hydrogen …

Lubrication technology is the invisible force that keeps machines running. It minimises friction and wear, improving the service life and efficiency of components. This article introduces lubrication technology, explains how …

The share of plastics used in the medical sector accounts for only around 2 percent of the total volume of plastics produced worldwide. Despite this comparatively low proportion of overall …

The convergence of several events led to a plastic shortage and a sharp increase in prices. This affected not only plastics, but also other raw materials such as metals, wood …

Without silicon, our modern daily life would look entirely different. It is found in every microchip but also in baking moulds, lubricants, cosmetics, and plastics: the element silicon. Silicon – …

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 …

Rubber was already known to the Maya, who used it to produce waterproof containers and elastic balls and to bond shoes. It is obtained by tapping the rubber tree, which …