List of Contributors. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Plastics, Polymers and Rubbers by Vibrational Spectroscopy (John M. Chalmers and Neil J. Everall). Spectra Structure Correlations: ...

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is an established nanoscale imaging technique, offering a topographic map of a surface sample high spatial resolution. The main drawback, until recently, of using AFM has ...

Optical spectroscopy has helped scientists explore several new areas of nanocomposite research. In this article, the role of optical spectroscopy in polymer research is discussed. Optical spectroscopy ...

TRS offers a robust solution for analyzing heterogeneous samples, providing comprehensive spectral data essential for ...

It is well documented that vibrational spectroscopy is an effective tool for polymer characterization. 1,2 Raman and infrared spectroscopy are methods that complement one another and deliver a ...

Discarded fishing gear is a leading source, making up around 85 % of the plastic waste found in marine environments. 1 Image ...

The packaging industry faces growing pressure to become more sustainable due to the environmental impact of traditional plastic polymers, which contribute to issues such as plastic waste, resource ...

I am a machine learning researcher. With a team of scientists, I have developed a tool to make identification of microplastics using their unique chemical fingerprint more reliable. We hope that this ...

In most cases, several chemical and rheological parameters are determined for quality control and product screening of polymers. Typically, each individual parameter requires a specific instrument and ...

Anode-free lithium metal batteries, which have attracted attention as candidates for electric vehicles, drones, and ...