Article about the history of industrial enzymes, from the late 1900's to the present times. From Maps, Ltd.
Comprehensive report on current research, development and application activities with biodegradable polymers and plastics in Japan. Author: Robert W. Lenz.
In-depth review of developments and current uses of polymeric materials for medical purposes, such as drug delivery vehicles, implantations, bone repair aids and matrixes for growth and immunication of cells, amongst various other applications. Author: Joseph Jagur-Grodzinsky.
Article about the hazardous effects on human health by short and long term exposure to caprolactam during fiber manufacturing processes. From the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Fact sheet from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, focusing on developments and applications of biodegradable plastics and polymeric materials derived from cornstarch and dairy products. Authors: James W. Garthe and Paula D. Kowal.
Collection of scientific articles about current developments, chemical structures, properties and applications of biodegradable polymeric materials used in the plastics, man-made fiber, medical, pharmaceutical and other industries.
Review of natural and synthetic polymers currently in use in the plastics, composite and man-made fiber industries. Descriptions, chemical structures, characteristics and applications. Author: David A. Katz.
Examination of cyclic and polymeric phosphazenes as flame-retardant materials and additives to organic polymers used as raw materials for fiber and foam for the aviation industry. Authors: Harry R. Allcock and others.
Report on a laboratory experiment with triarylphosphine oxide comonomer, incorporated as a fire retardent into polyamide 6.6 for fiber extusion. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: J-Yuan Wan, J.E. McGrath and Takashi Kashiwagi.
Scientific article about the synergistic action between halogenated flame retardents and antimony trioxide in the thermoplastics industry. From Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. Author: Jeffrey Bartlett.
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