Juniper Publishers Journal of Polymer science

       JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-   ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE Abstract Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are the new class of smart fascinating polymer materials with different potential applications. This research work aims to present systematic investigations of electrically actuated shape memory (EASM) properties at different electric voltage of epoxy polymer filled with 0.1 to 0.4 wt. % of Graphene (GO) to develop SMPs nanocomposites. EASM effect and surface morphology functional analysis of composites were observed after EASM characterization by Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM) and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). 0.4 wt. % addition of GO showed highest shape recovery at 180 S, 140 S and 95 S for 40 V, 60 V and 80 V respectively. These results suggest that GO could be promising materials for electrically actuated shape memory applications. Keywords:  Graphene Oxide; Epoxy; Smart Polymer; Shape Memory; Polymer Nanocompo...

         JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-   ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE Abstract Plastics have advantages and disadvantages in properties like every other material section i.e. wood, metals, aluminum, ceramics. A boon is the high flexibility with plastics to create each desired property for each single application. But this is exactly also the bane. The result are the 5 Billon tons of plastic worldwide everywhere on earth. The diversity of plastic solutions is enormous. This makes reuse of it almost impossible. Compared with no economic value of used plastic the significance for Consumers and companies is almost zero. We need a common strength to solve this problem. And we need true facts from scientists and experts to help consumers make the wright decision under technical, economical, ecological and social aspects. This is shown in detail using a plastic tote bag versus a fiber tote bag. Keywords:  Polymer Engineering; Plastic Products; Advantages and Dis...

                                 JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-   ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE Introduction Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a promising implant material because of its excellent mechanical characteristics. Although this polymer is a standard material in spinal applications, PEEK has the disadvantage by its relative bio-inertness [1]. This is the reason why coating technologies have built an impressive catalogue of success in many different applications: With a growing need for coating technologies to functionalize the surface of polymeric medical devices, the medical industry saw enormous growth in coating application onto medical devices. Various types of coatings technologies, coating materials and substances are available to date: Spanning from plasma spray coating technologies to dip coating techniques, from titanium or hydroxyapatite, all which enhance cell attachment onto orthopedi...