This third edition of a bestseller offers a current perspective on the mechanics,
characteristics, test methods, applications, manufacturing processes, and design aspects of …

A review of current approaches in modeling and simulation of the resin transfer molding
(RTM) process is presented. The processing technology of RTM is discussed and some …

Thermosetting polymers (also called thermosets) are a family of plastics characterized by the
fact that they are formed starting from a liquid solution that irreversibly leads to a solid …

pated is best approximated as proportional to the internozzle separation cubed. For each of
the different jet diameters, chamber diameters and outlet configurations tested, the selecti® …

The present paper reports the innovative, sustainable, and green synthesis of soft foams
from Kraft lignin. This research activity was performed in the EC project FORBIOPLAST grant …

The potential application areas for polymer composites are vast. While techniques and
methodologies for composites design are relatively well established, the knowledge and …

Polyurethane (PU) rigid foams were synthesized by substituting a polypropylene-based
polyol with soybean oil-based polyol (SBOP). All the soy-based foams maintained a regular …

The Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia presents state-of-the-art research and development
on the synthesis, properties, and applications of polymeric materials. This groundbreaking …

An analysis of polymer and composite rheology. This second edition covers flow properties
of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers, and general principles and applications of all …

ABSTRACT Johnson and Prud′ homme (2003. AICHE J 49: 2264–2282) introduced the
confined im**ement jets (CIJ) mixer to prepare nanoparticles loaded with hydrophobic …