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Plastics Processes: Extrusion, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Structural Foam Molding, and Training
Expert F Expert has over 55 years of plastics processing experience. His main focus has been extrusion processes using extruders -- twin or single screw -- for compounding, film, sheet, and profile. He has extensive experience with feed screw design…
Adhesives, Polymer Nanocomposites, Plastics, Biomaterials
Expert wrote his Ph.D. research in the area of thermosetting composite and rubbery materials. After graduation he began work with National Starch and Chemical Company in specialty pressure-sensitive adhesives and moved then to Integra Life Sciences in collagen-based regenerative biomaterials.…
Polymers Structure/Analyses/Properties, Film Properties, Catalysis, Film Applications, Additives
Expert has used his chemistry background to apply research efforts in three distinct areas; catalysis, polymer research and development, and in polymer structure property relationships in applications in films. He has catalysts patents in areas of oxidation, oligomerization, and polymerization…
Analysis of Polymer Additives, NMR & other Techniques
Current interests include studies on the oxidation and stabilisation of polyolefins, the antioxidant mechanisms and performance of biological antioxidant in polymers, synthesis of reactive compatibilisers for polymer blends, upgrading properties of polymers by reactive processing techniques, free radical grafting reactions…
Polymer Allloys and Blends, Plastics Additives, Impact Modifiers, PVC Formulation/Processing
Expert has the expertise and fundamental training in polymers, especially in polymer alloys, where he holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with an emphasis in polymer science. During the course of his career, he first entered academia, becoming a full…
Biological Responses to Medical Device Materials and Coatings
Expert M was responsible for the development of a novel, biocompatible, bioactive, bone-like bone cement, suitable for usage in craniofacial applications. Expert M completed his PhD in Medical Materials Engineering at Kings College University of London in May of 2004,…
Photopolymers, Flexography, UV Cure Coatings, 3D Additive Manufacturing
Expert has over 20 years of experience in the area of photopolymers and radiation cure systems especially Flexography. He has 20 U.S. and 40+ PCT patents dealing with photocuring and photopolymerization in the area of Flexography. His experience in this…
Buyer Specified Rubber Product Development, Industrial Problem Solving, Reverse Engineering
Expert is currently heading a polymer research centre and has developed several buyer specified rubber products for various applications. His contributions include dvelopment of fire resistant rubber products, antistatic shoe soles, special type rubber bands for multi band ligator, various…
Silicones, Self-Adhesive Tape & Label Industry
Expert's primary expertise is in the application of silicone release coatings for the manufacture of self-adhesive tapes and labels, which includes formulation, handling, coating, drying, finished product and problem analysis, operator training and final product assessment. Expert's secondary expertise is…
Biodegradable Systems for Controlled-Release Drug Delivery
Expert has a D.Sc. in bioorganic chemistry, a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry and over 25 years of experience in analytical and physical chemistry of biopolymers. In a very recent assignment Expert has established and directed an analytical chemistry department with…