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Future Trends in the Chemistry of Polymers
Author(s) -
Bawn C. E. H.
Publication year - 1969
Publication title -
journal of the society of dyers and colourists
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.297
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1478-4408
pISSN - 0037-9859
DOI - 10.1111/j.1478-4408.1969.tb02859.x
Subject(s) - polymer , flammability , heat resistance , polymer science , range (aeronautics) , heat stability , chemistry , materials science , high heat , chemical engineering , composite material , nanotechnology , engineering
Certain well‐defined trends are discernible in the chemistry of polymers: (1) an improvement in mechanical properties and processing, especially with respect to the development of stiffer and tougher materials; (2) an increase in physical and chemical inertness, for example good ageing characteristics, stability against light, reduction of flammability and resistance against chemicals; and (3) the widening of the temperature range in which the material may be used, for example, polymers which may be used at high temperatures. New products are being introduced, and processes are being improved to obtain better and more desirable properties from a wide range of existing materials. The broad correlation of molecules, structure and properties which determines the end‐use of the material is discussed. Particular attention is paid to heat‐resistant and heat‐stable polymers and fibre‐reinforced plastics.