Over the years it has become apparent that an often mis-understood concept is how the fractional conversion (or percent conversion) plays a large role in the development of the glass transition temperature (Tg) during curing.  The question is why?  For many reasons it is important to keep current on scientific literature in your field.  But what if the important stuff was ... [Click to Continue...]

The next few posts will discuss other types of thermosetting polymers including vinyl esters, unsaturated polyesters, and polyurethanes. Vinyl esters are a class of thermosetting polymers that have properties intermediate between unsaturated polyester and epoxy. Vinyl esters are cured in a similar manner to unsaturated polyester in that the vinyl esters are combined with ... [Click to Continue...]

Guest blog post by Jeremy Pasatta, Advanced Polymer Coatings Adhesion testing is a critical process in evaluating the performance of coatings, ensuring that they can withstand both environmental and mechanical stress. Poor adhesion can lead to premature coating failure, reducing the lifespan of a product or structure. To prevent such issues, various methods are used to measure ... [Click to Continue...]