Environmental stress cracking in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes is a critical phenomenon that undermines the structural integrity and service life of essential infrastructure systems. This ...

A new research paper looks at how 3D printed polymers degrade over time and what that means for real-world part reliability.

Polyurethane (PU) is widely used in medical implants such as valves, catheters, and pacemaker leads. It offers both high flexibility and strength, owing to its structure, which consists of alternating ...

Research headed by Antonia Statt, professor in Engineering, provides insight into the different variabilities of stress-responsive polymers and an opportunity for students to gain research experience.

(Phys.org) —Scientists from IBM Research have successfully discovered a new class of polymer materials that can potentially transform manufacturing and fabrication in the fields of transportation, ...

Polyethylene (PE) has revolutionized low-pressure pipe system design on a global basis and is testimony to PE's unique combination of properties, which have driven the replacement of traditional pipe ...

The resistance to chemicals of polymers is usually determined by immersing specimens in the media in question at various temperatures. After a given time has elapsed, the specimens are removed and ...

With its diverse portfolio of polymer testing and sensing equipment, Dynisco is bringing rheology to the masses. Rheology is the investigation of the ­flow and deformation behavior of materials when ...

Correct material selection is a critical factor in eliminating warranty and recall risk in plastic products and components. Here is a primer for some, and a reminder for others, on some of the basic ...