Understanding polymer degradation is critical for numerous applications—to uphold and extend polymer lifespan, deliberately design materials that degrade over time for purposes like medical implants ...

Comprehending the thermal, chemical, and mechanical stability and physical characteristics of polymers is key to development success. The following case studies summarize experimental methods and data ...

While natural polymers, including starches and cellulose, are still commonly used in biomedical research, the utilization of synthetic biodegradable polymers in pharmaceutical and tissue-engineering ...

In most polymer studies, nitrogen or another inert gas, such as helium or argon, is used as a purge gas to ensure that the polymer undergoes pyrolysis instead of combustion. In later stages, the purge ...

Explore the impact of stabilizers during high-temperature processing for polyamide.