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Principles of polymer engineering
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In this article, the elastic properties of polymeric solids and their properties of rubber are discussed. But they focus on the structure of the molecule rather than the properties of the solids.Abstract:
Introduction. 1: Structure of the molecule. 2: Structure of polymeric solids. 3: The elastic properties of rubber. 4: Viscoelasticity. 5: Yield and fracture. 6: Reinforced polymers. 7: Forming. 8: Design. Further reading, Answers, Indexread more
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Polymer precursors from catalytic reactions of natural oils
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Investigation of basalt fiber composite aging behavior for applications in transportation
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Molecular structure and physical properties of E-beam crosslinked low-density polyethylene for wire and cable insulation applications
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