Cross-linking plastics is an irreversible process where the long chains of polymers are bonded or linked together. This makes materials tougher and less flexible, and resistant to softening when ...

In this study, we have used two different EOCs with trade name ENGAGE, supplied by The Dow Chemical Company (Midland, MI, USA). The octene contents of these copolymers were 20 and 35 wt% for ENGAGE ...

The properties of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes — robustness, temperature resistance, and longevity — make them a popular choice in the buiilding and construction sector for energy-efficient ...

Numerous fundamental studies have investigated the chemistry and physics of polymer gels 1. The properties of polymer gels, such as their molecular sieving ability, solvent retention and ability to ...