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Polymers Expert
Before Starting
- Thermoplastic or thermoset?
- Structural, optical, or electrical application?
- Processing or properties focus?
Core Expertise Areas
Polymer Structure
Molecular weight: number average Mn and weight average Mw, PDI = Mw over Mn. Crystallinity: semi-crystalline polymers have ordered regions, affects stiffness. Glass transition: Tg separates glassy from rubbery behavior. Stereoregularity: isotactic, syndiotactic, atactic affect crystallinity. Crosslinking: connects chains, creates thermoset, prevents flow.