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Thermoset and Thermoplastic Composites, Flame Retardancy, Low-Profile Additives, and Shrink Control
Expert worked for J.M. Huber Corp.'s Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit for over 13 years, where he lead the thermoset technology area in developing new products, specifically the MoldX product line. By the time of his retirement in 2016…
Plastic Film, Stretch Film, Cling Film, Plastics Extrusion, Plastics Forming, Polymer Science
Expert is a Chemical Engineer with 30 years experience in the plastics industry. He is an accomplished plastics extrusion, forming, testing, and end-use engineer. His expertise in extrusion process/product engineering includes a thorough understanding of polymer chemistry and how it…
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…
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…
PVC/Additive/Processing Technology, Lab Testing Equipment, PVC Industry
With over 35 years in industrial management of research, customer technical service, marketing and sales (in the PVC and additive industries), and an ability to communicate effectively both in writing and "one-on-one" in person, as well as experience in management…
Coloring, Formulating and Compounding Thermoplastics for all Processes, Rotomolding expert, materials specializing in stabilization of long life outdoor products
He has worked in or supplied the rotational molding industry since 1969. He designs and sells CNC machined research test molds to the roto industry. He has developed technology to dry color rotomolded parts without reducing the physicals and to…
Plastic and Coating Stabilization; Controlled Degradation Analysis and Design; Analytical Services
Expert's knowledge in the area of amorphous and crystalline polymers is based on 36 years in the field, having worked with all commercially available amorphous, crystalline, and semicrystalline resins. His knowledge includes physical properties and stabilization at many levels and…
Plastics; Plastic Failure Analysis
Leading expert on the failure of plastic piping including CPVC, PVC, and PEX. Globally renowned expert in styrene polymerization and polystyrene Have extensive experience conducting failure analysis of plastic and composite parts. Have served as an expert witness in about…
Chemical Competitor Process/Formulation & Improvement and Tech/Invest Analysis
Experienced in chemical process improvement, Expert has reduced the fouling of manufacturing equipment using variables like pH, temperature, inhibitors for chemical process troubleshooting and process optimization.This helped in reducing production down time and saving money. He has improved analytical instruments,…