5 Questions
What is the purpose of modifying and mixing existing commodity polymers?
To achieve properties currently exhibited only by more expensively engineered polymers or nonpolymeric materials.
Why are polymer blends considered a popular form of new thermoplastic engineering materials?
Because they provide a productive way to fill the new requirements for material properties.
What is the growth rate of polymer blends compared to the plastics industry?
The growth rate of polymer blends exceeds more than 10%, which is few times that of the plastics industry.
What is the most outstanding area for polymer blends?
Performance engineering or specialty blends.
How many new grades of performance engineering or specialty blends appear on the market annually?
More than 600 new grades of these blends appear on the market annually.
Test your knowledge of polymer modification and blending with this quiz. Explore the techniques and considerations involved in enhancing the properties of commodity polymers, and learn about the scientific and industrial interest in creating new polymer combinations.
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