Polymers have been widely applied in various fields in the daily routines and the
manufacturing. Despite the awareness of the aggressive and inevitable aging for the …

In this article, we review recent advances in elastomer degradation, focusing on four
fundamental mechanisms: thermal degradation, ozone degradation, thermo-oxidative …

Previous studies have shown that formaldehyde significantly accelerates the thermo-
oxidative and photooxidative ageing of polypropylene (PP). However, the related …

The mechanical properties of polybutadiene rubber were studied by atomistic molecular
dynamics simulations to explore the influences of oxidation defects. Five typical systems …

The reactive force field molecular dynamics (ReaxFF-MD) simulations were performed on
polylactic acid (PLA) for the first time to understand its thermal and thermo-oxidative …

Present investigation was aimed at exploring the pyrolysis kinetics, product distribution, and
mechanisms of polyglycolic acid (PGA) via experiments and reactive force field molecular …

As an important polymer in conventional applications, the service stability and
biodegradability of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) have been well …

Dipped products undergo vulcanization or a curing process to create rubber film coats on
their molds. A significant challenge in the rubber latex curing process is achieving an even …

In this study, the relationship between the structure and property in a long-term ageing
thermoplastic elastomer, maleic anhydride grafted styrene-b-(ethylene-co-butylene)-b …

The strength of adhesives and adhesive joints degrade due to changes occurring in terms of
environmental heat, moisture, and temperature conditions experienced during use …