Fracture mechanics in polymer materials examines how cracks initiate, propagate and ultimately lead to failure under various loading conditions. Unlike metals, polymers may exhibit large-scale ...

Researchers developed a 3D-printed concrete composite with alternating layers of mortar and polymer, enhancing mechanical ...

For more than half a century, materials scientists have struggled with how to simulate the complexity of polymer materials.

These 'polymer alloy' composition changes have enabled the creation of materials with optimized toughness, processability, chemical resistance, and cost structures. Polymer blends and polymer alloys ...