Polymers Articles

Polymers and plastics enable the way of living we have nowadays. They have many advantages, but they are also much more complicated materials than metals and ceramics. Still, metals and ceramics are often replaced with plastic as they tend to be lighter and cheaper....

Material selection plays a crucial role in product development. Lately we have shared infographics about metals and ceramics. This week we deal with polymers. Polymers are often used to replace other materials for cost and weight saving purposes. They are very...

One common factor causing failures in humid environments is a phenomenon called hydrolysis. In hydrolysis moisture attacks polymer chains and breaks them. This causes the material to become brittle and usually leads to cracking of the material. Check out this...