Polypropylene is a highly versatile and economical thermoplastic polymer. Belonging to the group of polyolefins, this polymer is non-polar and partially crystalline. The monomer of polypropylene is ...

Rise in demand for flexible and durable packaging solutions in the packaging sector is fueling the global polypropylene market value. This increase in demand is inextricably linked to the surge in ...

Polypropylene (PP) is a rigid crystalline thermoplastic used in everyday objects. There are various types of PP available: homopolymer, copolymer, impact, etc. Its mechanical, physical, and chemical ...

For many years, people could safely assume the clear disposable containers that held their soda or iced coffee were made of polystyrene or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). But thanks to a new ...

Catherine Clase is a member of the Cloth Mask Knowledge Exchange, a research and knowledge translation group which includes industry stakeholders. Industry stakeholders contribute to the Cloth Mask ...

Polypropylene is a type of plastic used to make everything from yogurt containers to water bottles. It's easy to recycle and is one of the most popular plastics used today. You'll know a piece of ...

If you’ve had a hernia or pelvic prolapse surgery, chances are good that you’re walking around with polypropylene surgical mesh - a flat, nonabsorbable loosely-woven permanent plastic “fabric” - in ...