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The main application of poly (vinyl formal) is as a wire enamel in conjunction with a phenolic resin. For this purpose, polymers with low hydroxyl (5-6%) and acetate (9.5-13%) content are used. Similar grades are used in structural adhesive (e.g. Redux) which are also used in conjunction with phenolic resin. Poly(vinyl formal) finds some use as a can coating and with wash primers. Injection mouldings have no commercial significance since they have no features justifying their use at current commercial prices. 

Polysilicon is a contraction of polycrystalline silicon, (in contrast with the single-crystal epitaxial silicon). Like epitaxial silicon, polysilicon is also used extensively in the fabrication of IC s and is deposited by CVD.f l it is doped in the same manner as epitaxial silicon. Some applications of poly silicon films are ... 

Martin DP and Williams SF. Medical applications of poly 4-hydroxybutyrate A strong flexible absorbable biomaterial. Biochem Eng J, 2003, 16, 97-105. 

Abstract In this paper the synthesis, properties and applications of poly(organophos-phazenes) have been highlighted. Five different classes of macromolecules have been described, i.e. phosphazene fluoroelastomers, aryloxy-substituted polymeric flame-retardants, alkoxy-substituted phosphazene electric conductors, biomaterials and photo-inert and/or photo-active phosphazene derivatives. Perspectives of future developments in this field are briefly discussed. 

A method is available, utilising on-line near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy, for controlling the uniform application of poly (vinyl alcohol) size [198]. 

Hassan, C. M. and Peppas, N. A. Structure and Applications of Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels Produced by Conventional Crosslinking or by Freezing/Thawing Methods. Vol. 153, pp. 37-65. 

S. Varga, S. Patachia, R. Ion. The application of poly(vinyl alcohol) based hydrogels for the decontamination of porphyrins-containing medical waste waters. Endvedu-2007 International Conference, Brasov, Romania, Book of Abstracts Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov, 2007. In press. 

Properties and Applications of Poly(Ethylene 2,6-Naphthalene), its Copolyesters and Blends... 

Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Poly(Trimethylene Terephthalate)... 

The reaction is usually carried out with an acid catalyst. Acetal formation does not proceed to completion because of isolation of single hydroxyl groups between pairs of acetal structures. The two most important acetals are the formal and butyral (R = H and C3H7, respectively). The applications of poly(vinyl alcohol) and its acetals are described in Sec. 3-14c-2. 

Kirchmeyer S, Reuter K (2005) Scientific importance, properties and growing applications of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene). J Mater Chem 15 2077-2088... 

Blood compatibility of PEG-modified surfaces was discussed in terms of the mobility of water molecules at the interface of hydrogel materices. The property and application of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) and its copolymers as thermoresponsive hydrogel were also reviewed. 

Poly(NiMMO) has been used in a variety of applications, not solely in explosives but also in gun and rocket propellants [128]. British scientists have done extensive research on synthesis, characterization and application of poly(NiMMO) as a binder for gun and rocket propellants. A team led by Leach examined a range of composite LOVA propellants based on poly(NiMMO) in combination with various fillers and plasticizers. At the end of their investigation, they concluded that it is possible to formulate propellants with an impetus of up to 1300J g-1 which still show a low response to shaped charge... 

When two polymeric systems are mixed together in a solvent and are spin-coated onto a substrate, phase separation sometimes occurs, as described for the application of poly (2-methyl-1-pentene sulfone) as a dissolution inhibitor for a Novolak resin (4). There are two ways to improve the compatibility of polymer mixtures in addition to using a proper solvent modification of one or both components. The miscibility of poly(olefin sulfones) with Novolak resins is reported to be marginal. To improve miscibility, Fahrenholtz and Kwei prepared several alkyl-substituted phenol-formaldehyde Novolak resins (including 2-n-propylphenol, 2-r-butylphenol, 2-sec-butylphenol, and 2-phenylphenol). They discussed the compatibility in terms of increased specific interactions such as formation of hydrogen bonds between unlike polymers and decreased specific interactions by a bulky substituent, and also in terms of "polarity matches" (18). In these studies, 2-ethoxyethyl acetate was used as a solvent (4,18). Formation of charge transfer complexes between the Novolak resins and the poly (olefin sulfones) is also reported (6). 

Because of the -well-established industrial applications of poly... 

We have summarized our experimental and theoretical work in the study of pH, temperature and pressure dependent phase transitions in hydrogels. Our focus, on the mechanisms of swelling and collapse, suggests using the gels for size-selective separations. An application of poly(N-isopro-pylacrylamide) to produce soy protein isolate is described in detail. 

Poly(vinyl alcohol) is not considered a thermoplastic polymer because the degradation temperature is below that of the melting point. Thus, industrial applications of poly(vinyl alcohol) are based on and limited by the use of water solutions. 

Brissault B, Kichler A, Leborgne C et al (2006) Synthesis, characterization, and gene transfer application of poly(ethylene glycol-b-ethylenimine) with high molar mass polyamine block. Biomacromolecules 7 2863-2870... 

The mechanism of PVC degradation is still very poorly understood (for recent reviews, see references l-7). Consequently, stabilizers have been developed for the polymer only in an empirical way and their performance is still far from satisfactory. Further improvements for the applications of poly(vinyl chloride) require a more detailed knowledge of the mechanism of the degradation process. 

Harris JM. Introduction to biotechnical and biological applications of poly(ethylene glycol). In Harris JM, ed. Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Chemistry Biotechnical and Biomedical Applications. New York Plenum Press, 1992 1-14. 

Sneddon, L.G., Beck, J.S., and Fazen, PJ. 1996. Direct thermal synthesis and ceramic applications of poly(borazylene). U.S. Patent 5,502,142. 

Refs. [i] Gruber J Li RWC, Hummelgen IA (2001) Synthesis, properties and applications ofpoly(paraphenylene vinylene). In Nalwa HS (ed) Handbook of advanced electronic and photonic materials and devices. Academic Press, San Diego [ii] Kvarnstrom C, Ivaska A (1997) Characterization and applications of poly (p-phenylene) and poly(p-phenylene vinylene). In Nalwa HS (ed) Handbook of organic conductive molecules and polymers. Wiley, Chichester... 

Poly(alkyl-cyanoacrylate) Nanoparticles The applications of poly(alkyl-cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles have been reviewed elsewhere and therefore only representative examples are described [102], Because of their adhesive properties, nanoparticles have the potential to prophylactically treat candidiasis of the oral cavity [121], Not surprisingly, poly(alkyl-cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles have been used to deliver drugs to tumors [122], Enhanced absorption and prolonged hypoglycemic effect were observed when insulin was delivered in poly(alkyl-cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles [121], Nuclear accumulation of antisense oligonucleotides into vascular smooth muscle cells was increased when delivered using poly(alkyl-cyanoacrylate) nanoparticles [123]. Dextran-coated poly(alkyl-... 

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