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  • Surface Treatment Technologies
    Article - 31 Jul 2001
    Technologies such as ion implantation, CO2 laser treatment and plasma spraying are described. These can be used to alter the surface properties of materials, resulting in increased wear and...
  • Condoms - An Overview
    Article - 14 Jun 2001
    Everything you need to know about condoms including history and origins, production, materials (natural rubber and synthetics such as latex and polyurethanes), testing methods, barrier properties,...
  • Packaging Materials
    Article - 5 Jun 2001
    Paper, natural fibres, glass, metals and many plastics are used as packaging materials. The reasons for their use and developments in the packaging industry are explained.
  • Evolution and Development of Rubber Processing
    Article - 5 Jun 2001
    Manufacture of rubber products is similar but more complex than thermoplastics although similar forming techniques are used. Viscoelasticty, crosslinking and the uniqueness of each individual system...
  • Thermoplastics - Additives and Alloys
    Article - 24 May 2001
    Thermoplastic additives such as plasticisers, flame retardants, UV stabilisers, antioxidants and other additives are explained. Fillers, reinforcements and blends such as acrylonitrile butadiene...
  • Plastic Injection Moulding - An Introduction
    Article - 3 Apr 2001
    This article provides a comprehensive introduction into the process of injection moulding of plastics. It covers the various stages in the process and also looks at design parameters.
  • Adhesives - An Introduction
    Article - 16 Mar 2001
    This article provides an introduction into the area of adhesives. It covers areas such as background, terminology, why adhesives are used, advantages and limitations and where they will be used in the...
  • Smart Materials
    Article - 28 Feb 2001
    Smart materials are able to respond to changes in their surroundings. They have potential applications in aerospace and civil engineering. Work continues on refining these materials down to the...

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