Polymer Science and Technology

Polymer Technology

The manufacture of plastics, fibres, rubber and elastomers, engineered composites, coatings, adhesives, and films all depend on polymers to some extent. The use of polymers' electrical and optical properties as well as their potential as biomaterials for high-tech applications is gaining popularity. The research being done at Polymer Technology reflects the expansion of the polymer industry both domestically and internationally. These operations span a variety of macromolecular science disciplines, such as monomer synthesis, organometallic synthesis (catalysts), polymerization, physical characterization, ageing, processing of polymers, mechanical behavior and analysis, and the creation of novel materials.