The polymer chains are broken down into their individual monomer building blocks, which can then be purified using straightforward distillation processes. The mechanism relies on a chlorinated solvent ...

(PB) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) are widely used polymers in a number of products (including vehicle tires, ...

The findings are published in the Polymer Journal. In contrast to the well-known vinyl polymerization, where the main chain is constructed from two carbon units of vinyl monomers such as ethylene ...

is the process by which monomers (small molecules) are covalently bonded to form a (usually long) polymer chain or network. Covalent organic frameworks are typically synthesized using solvothermal ...

A team of materials scientists and engineers at ETH Zurich has developed a light-triggered chemical process for breaking down certain polymers into their constituent monomers. The paper is ...

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable ...

Plastics are examples of polymers - very large molecules formed by the joining of many small molecules called monomers. The uses of plastics are related to their chemical properties. The name of ...

Polymers in liquid formulations (PLFs) play a vital role in our lives, yet limited attention has been paid to their environmental impacts. We wanted to change that, so we brought together key ...