Cross-linking polymers simply means adding bonds across polymer strands, explains Jeremy E. Wulff, a chemistry professor at the University of Victoria who led the work. Silicone bakeware ...

Polymers are made by linking together building blocks of monomers into chains. To make polymers elastic, these chains are crosslinked by covalent chemical bonds. The crosslinks connect the polymer ...

As cross-linked polyethylene piping has grown in popularity among residential plumbers and builders, it helps to know the ...

A simpler method for making microgels using ionic bonds, which are easier to break than covalent bonds, has been developed by ...

This chemical crosslinking technology provides compatibility with low surface energy polymers like polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), aiming to surpass conventional primers and surface ...

As the world increasingly relies on modern conveniences to make life easier and more efficient, the LyondellBasell Clinton ...

Molecular subunits link to produce polymer chains that can connect through their backbones and cross-linked molecules to form multipurpose plastics. The makeup of polymer chains determines how ...

Hydrogels, which are soft materials formed by cross-linking polymers, could have a variety of medical applications. In research published in Advanced Science, investigators developed an injectable ...

The structurally reinforced composite adds secondary strength-enhancing polymers, such as in the form of rods. Ecogensus is conducting further research in methods of cross-linking polymers ...