This paper investigates the specific effect of the maleic anhydride (MA) grafting content of MA-grafted polypropylene (PP-g-MA) compatibilizer on the morphology of PP/clay nanocomposites (PPCNs) ...

Polypropylene (PP) is a semi-crystalline, white, semi-opaque commodity thermoplastic that is made in numerous different grades and modifications. It is a linear polyolefin which can be compared in ...

Compositionally asymmetric diblock copolymers provide an attractive platform for understanding the emergence of tetragonally close-packed, Frank–Kasper phases in soft matter. Block-polymer phase ...

An initial step in failure analysis is verifying the chemical structure of the material used to fabricate the part. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed that the failed material ...

Wilmington, Delaware, Sept. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polypropylene homopolymer is a thermoplastic polymer produced through the polymerization of propylene. Known for its high tensile strength, ...