Polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) comprise energetic crystals that adhere to a polymer binder and can be used in numerous applications, including propellant grains and warheads 1. Understanding the ...

The modern world is filled with synthetic polymers, long-chained molecules designed by scientists to fill all manner of applications. Researchers at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering have developed two ...

To successfully implement low-salinity polymer flooding in heterogeneous heavy oil reservoirs, it is crucial to comprehend the interactions between salinity, polymer properties, and reservoir ...

Researchers have developed two closely related polymers that respond differently to high and low temperature thresholds, despite their similar design. The polymer pair could be used in applications in ...