Polymer Additives: 25 Essential Types and Uses
Polymer Additives: 25 Essential Types and Uses Polymer Additives are functional ingredients added to plastics to improve processing, stability, mechanical performance, appearance, and service life. Common types include antioxidants, UV stabilizers, impact modifiers, processing aids, lubricants, and compatibilizers. The right additive depends on the polymer, manufacturing process, product requirements, and operating environment. In modern plastic […]
5 Key Roles of Chain Extenders in Recycled Polyolefins
Chain Extenders are essential functional additives used to restore and enhance the properties of recycled polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene. During mechanical recycling, repeated thermal and shear stresses lead to polymer chain scission, resulting in reduced molecular weight and inferior material performance. The use of chain extension technology allows recyclers to overcome these limitations […]