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A Quick Guide to Rigidity and Flexibility in Polymer Materials
2025-06-05
When discussing polymer materials, we often hear comments like “this material has excellent rigidity” or “that one has outstanding toughness.” Materials with high rigidity usually exhibit greater hardness and resistance to compression and deformation. On the other hand, tough materials are more like flexible ribbons, capable of withstanding stretching and bending with remarkable resilience. But ha...
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Automotive Interior Odors: An Unavoidable Challenge for Material Engineers
2025-07-10
Odor is both a sensory experience and a perceived measure of quality. In the confined space of a car cabin, the "new car smell" from plastics is not a symbol of luxury—instead, it often becomes a major source of consumer complaints. This article, grounded in engineering practice, systematically explores the sources, mechanisms, analytical methods, and controllable strategies related to odor. It ai...
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The Science and Strength of PPS: A Deep Dive into Polyphenylene Sulfide
2025-07-21
Introduction Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic engineering polymer composed of alternating benzene rings and sulfur atoms in its molecular backbone, with the structural formula -[Ph-S]n- (Ph representing a phenyl ring). This unique combination of rigidity and stability has earned PPS the nickname “Plastic Gold.” PPS Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Four Core Properties of ...
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Application of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Composites in Automotive Lightweighting
2025-08-21
With the rapid development of the automotive industry, long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (LGF) have been increasingly applied. Under the trend of automotive lightweighting, “replacing steel with plastics” has become a mainstream approach. By taking full advantage of LGF’s low linear expansion coefficient, high specific strength, high specific modulus, and excellent dimensional s...
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