The need for lightweight, more durable materials plus the increasing focus on materials that contain recycled materials is forcing the polymer and plastics industry to develop new, advanced materials and compounding polymers plays a key role in this innovation. The goal of a polymer compound would be to enhance or alter the properties such as physical, optical or thermal characteristics of the base material, or to produce materials with specific qualities through compounding polymers with a range of fillers, reinforcers and additives. Examples of additives used in compounding could include colorants, carbon nano-tubes, wood fibers, cellulose fibers, flame retardants, talcum or glass fibers. Such additives can be processed as pellets, powder or flakes.
Engineering plastics, can be used for the most demanding applications in terms of mechanical strength, heat resistance and resistance to…
