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A thermoset that behaves like thermoplastic

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Uploaded by on Nov 17, 2011

French scientists have created a new lightweight plastic that is as strong and stable as other thermoset materials such as Bakelite, yet can be easily reworked and reshaped when heated. The team suggests the material could be used in many applications, from aviation to electronics, while being recyclable and repairable.




Read more at: http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2011/November/17111104.asp

This video shows the properties of these silica-like epoxy networks.

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