Diversifying the materials of an interior space can greatly improve its depth and visual interest. At the same time, adding partitions or other delineations of internal space can help organize flow, ...

Polycarbonates are a group of polymers that can be formed by heat (thermoplastic), but still contain carbonate groups in their chemical makeup. Polycarbonates are strong and tough, and some grades are ...

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Polycarbonate (PC) was first discovered in 1898 by German chemist Alfred Einhorn, who is also credited as the inventor of Novocaine. The polymer didn’t come into its own until 1953, however, when ...

Polycarbonate is a crystal clear and colourless, amorphous engineering thermoplastic notable for its high impact resistance (which remains high down to –40°C). It has reasonably good temperature ...

A month ago, the European Union banned glitter. This action was englobed in a regulation with the aim of reducing 30% of the presence of microplastics in our environment. Waste plastics are a serious ...

CORRECTION: This article was updated on July 13, 2012, with correct information about Teijin’s Chinese polycarbonate operations. The third-to-last paragraph has been replaced. The world’s main ...