The first reports of polymer-clay nanocomposites sprang out of industrial research from the
motor industry in 1987. Since then, academic research has flourished and far outstrips …

The development of bio-based film formulations that show mechanical properties
comparable to current fossil films is a challenging technological goal. Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) …

Comparative studies have been made on the mechanical properties of High density
polyethylene/polypropylene (HDPE: PP) and Low density polyethylene/polypropylene …

In this study, the properties of a polyolefin blend matrix (PP-HDPE) were evaluated and
modified through the addition of raw coir coconut fibers-(CCF). PP-HDPE-CCF …

Amorphous polymers have some limitations compared to their crystalline counterparts but
also several advantages, such as improved transparency, ease of processing, and specific …

Shape-memory polymers (SMPs) are smart materials that can alter their configuration in
response to external stimuli. They have shown promise in a number of application areas …

While near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in post-consumer waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE) recycling accurately separates white or clear polymers, 40% containing …

In this article, the possibility of obtaining a solid plate from waste cable sheaths, by
mechanical recycling, ie, grinding, plasticising and pressing, is discussed—waste cable …

This paper presents a characterization of PA6 and the blend PA6+ EPDM (60/40) by tensile
tests in order to evaluate several mechanical properties for impact resistance applications …

Interfaces between immiscible polymers are widely known to be the origin of premature
failure in multilayers and blends. Develo** a small-scale, continuous method to fabricate …