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A rubber is a polymer that exhibits viscous and elastic behavior when undergoing deformation. In other words, when a rubber—a collection of long chemical chains—is exposed to some force that causes it …
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This is a plastic film that contains molecules which allow more or less light to pass through a coated glass surface, in response to an electric current. This is the only materials science company …
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This week we'll be talking about heat transfer and thermal regulation. Let's take a moment and visualize your kitchen. When you think about your kitchen, you may see a collection of objects, a …
This is a PET laminate film that transforms any window or clear surface into a fully transparent, live display. This film consists of a PET substrate, a nanoparticle-embedded polymer layer, an …
UV curing is the process of using ultraviolet light to instantly dry coatings, inks, or adhesives. Note that light is made up of radiation, a form of energy. Also note that each chemical reaction …
Dr. Gayatri Keskar joins the "Hotel of Tomorrow" inspiration webinar in introducing various sustainable products that can be used in the hospitality service industry now or in the near future. …
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We are currently in the middle of a biotechnological revolution that are transforming many industries including fashion. Enzymes are used routinely to wash and finish textiles to give them dirt …
MC 701702 MEBA BIORESINE® from MEBA S.A.S. This material is a bio-based thermo-setting resin derived from agricultural waste that offers exceptional quality and design flexibility for premium …
Dr. Andrew Dent is in conversation with Raghav Narsalay and Anita Etrati of Accenture to discuss smart, connected packaging. Read the article from the research by Sef Tuma, Raghav Narsalay, …
The exponential growth in the e-commerce market and the constant evolution of customer expectations in today's digital world has increased the pressure on brand owners to stand out while considering …
Interactive packaging is an approach to and form of packaging that connects the user and the product via an interactive technology. Specifically, the term is more so used to describe tailored, …
When we touch and feel something, that material’s tactile properties may present an experience or insight that we would’ve never expected by just looking at, smelling, listening to, or tasting it. …
