Some nanofillers, including clays, 1, 2 nanoparticles, 3, 4 carbon nanotubes 5, 6, 7 and polyhedral silsesquioxane, 8, 9 are currently being studied as flame retardants. Clays are environmentally ...
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known ...
Mineral Oil is added to Crystal Polystyrene to increase its flexibility. This process requires a high degree of regulation, as the addition of too much mineral oil will dissolve the polystyrene ...