Thursday, August 9, 2007

A breakthrough development of polystyrene ionomer will help special applications of polystyrene

“Breakthrough resin technology,” believed to be the first commercial styrenic ionomer, has been invented by Total Petrochemicals in Houston, USA. Previous commercial thermoplastic ionomers have all been based on ethylene, though styrene-based ionomers are known in academic literature. Ionomers are thermoplastics with reversible crosslinks, created by ionic bonds that link polymer chains together as the melt cools, but unlink again when remelted. These “extra” ionic bonds confer enhanced properties.

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