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Amorphous and semicrystalline polymers exhibit thermal behaviours governed by the interplay of three distinct microstructural phases: the crystalline fraction (CF), the rigid amorphous fraction (RAF) ...

In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices—ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent at dissipating heat—a team of researchers led by the University of ...

Polyolefins are thermoplastics synthesized from ethylene and propylene, primarily sourced from oil, natural gas, and sugar cane. They constitute about 50 % of plastic consumption in Europe and ...

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Sentherm’s thermally conductive polymer formulations achieve 1.5-5.0 W/m·K through-thickness conductivity range, with results up to 18.88 W/m·K in certain polymers, using hybrid conductive filler ...

The polymers can be further enhanced to function in demanding environments, such as aerospace applications, while maintaining environmental sustainability. "The new class of polymers with high energy ...

insights from industryDoctor Angela HammerApplication SpecialistMETTLER TOLEDOIn this interview, we speak with Doctor Angela Hammer from METTLER TOLEDO to discover how thermal analysis techniques can ...