Texas A&M researchers develop recyclable smart plastic with self-healing, shape-recovery and aerospace applications.

Thermosetting plastics set hard when heated and cannot be remelted. They are durable, heat-resistant, and maintain their shape at high temperatures. Once set, they are rigid and strong ...

THE use of thermosetting polymers in high-temperature applications is increasing rapidly; but data on the thermal stability and degradation characteristics of these materials are very limited. A ...

Additive Manufacturing in 3D Printing Heating and curing the thermosetting polymers form cross-linked networks that feature high mechanical strength, thermal stability, and resistance to chemical ...

For example, thermosetting resins offer robust performance in today’s demanding applications, but unfortunately these synthetic plastics cannot be readily recycled.