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Smart Plastics Seek a Niche: Commercial applications have been slow to take off, but materials that meet specific needs are seeing some success

Authors :
Lamontagne, Nancy D.
Source :
Plastics Engineering. January, 2021, Vol. 77 Issue 1, p19, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

From light-activated robots to self-healing pipes, the potential applications of smart plastics are countless. However, translating them from materials with novel capabilities in the laboratory into practical commercial products has [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00919578
Volume :
77
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Plastics Engineering
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.656423805