Discussion paper about absorbable biopolymers for fiber extrusion, and their subsequent use in medical applications. Descriptions of chemical structures. Author: William B. Gleason.

Comprehensive report on current research, development and application activities with biodegradable polymers and plastics in Japan. Author: Robert W. Lenz.

In-depth review of developments and current uses of polymeric materials for medical purposes, such as drug delivery vehicles, implantations, bone repair aids and matrixes for growth and immunication of cells, amongst various other applications. Author: Joseph Jagur-Grodzinsky.

Article about the hazardous effects on human health by short and long term exposure to caprolactam during fiber manufacturing processes. From the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Doctor of Science thesis about the two-step polymerization method, including polycondensation and chain linking reactions, to obtain high molecular weight lactic acid polymers for biodegradable fibers, films, coatings and packaging. Author: Jukka Tuominen.

Fact sheet from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, focusing on developments and applications of biodegradable plastics and polymeric materials derived from cornstarch and dairy products. Authors: James W. Garthe and Paula D. Kowal.

Collection of scientific articles about current developments, chemical structures, properties and applications of biodegradable polymeric materials used in the plastics, man-made fiber, medical, pharmaceutical and other industries.

Scientific article about the synergistic action between halogenated flame retardents and antimony trioxide in the thermoplastics industry. From Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. Author: Jeffrey Bartlett.

Technical paper presenting theoretical and experimental results from an ongoing, NASA funded research program which deals with reduced gravity combustion of bi-component polymer droplets, and the influence of support fibers extending throughout the droplets. Author: B.D. Shaw.

Extensive article about the methods and materials used in the removal of synthetic sizing agents in textile finishing processes. Tables, recipes and notes. Author: A. Roncoli.

Scientific treaty on the efficacy of polycarboxylic acids, butanetetracarboxykic acid (BTCA), and citric acid (CA) as cross-linkers for cotton when used individually, and as mixtures of various ratios. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: M. Raheel, C. Guo and G.X. Dai.

Technical paper about the development of piezoelectric polymers to create electrospun fiber mats for use as a component in light-weight wings for micro-air vehicles (MAV). Authors: Tyler L. StClair and others.

Scientific study of the advantages offered by colloidal-sized particles for flame-retarding and UV stabilizing of polypropylene polymers and fibers. From the Nyacol Nano Technology, Inc's web site. Authors: Edward A. Myszak and Michael T. Sobus.

Overview of the various technologies and materials in use in the textile finishing industry. Chemical structures, and product and process descriptions. Author: R. Breier.

Comprehensive explanation of the manufacture of polyolefin (polypropylene and polyethylene) materials, their applications in industry and impact on the environment, and possible future developments. From Basell Polyolefins.

Comprehensive introduction to polymer science. Chemistry basics. Polymer synthesis, structure and morphology, thermal properties and applications. From the Case Western Reserve University.

Report on an investigation of metal-organic polymers, and their potential as a source for manufacture of nanofibers for liquid and air filtration media. Author: Prof. Jack Y. Lu.

Overview of the development, applications and current status of cellulose as a resource of material for the papermaking, man-made fiber, polymer film and construction industries. Author: R. Malcolm Brown Jr.

Study of aluminosiloxane compounds as polymer precursors for fiber spinning, thin film and monoliths casting, and impregnants to powder compacts. Authors: D.R. Treadwell and others.

Classroom material dealing with polymer and plastic resin science as it relates to the medical and biomedical industry. Extensive information about fibers, films, adhesives and coatings.

Review of natural and synthetic polymers currently in use in the plastics, composite and man-made fiber industries. Descriptions, chemical structures, characteristics and applications. Author: David A. Katz.

Introduction to polymer science. Part of the Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemstry lecture program by William Reusch.

Report on the development of a modiffcation process for polyimide for the spinning of high-performance fibers. Authors: H.-W. Schmidt and others.

Technical paper about studies showing that the esterification of starch with acryloil chloride or methacryloil chloride result in a new derivative of starch with increased thermal stability. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: D. Stawski and R. Jantas.

Article about the history, properties, applications and commercial uses of superabsorbent polymers for diapers, adult incontinence and feminine hygiene products. Authors: E. Pytlik, D. Molino and J. Moritz.

Examination of cyclic and polymeric phosphazenes as flame-retardant materials and additives to organic polymers used as raw materials for fiber and foam for the aviation industry. Authors: Harry R. Allcock and others.

Comprehensive overview of the applications, in- and outputs, energy requirements, air emissions, effluents, wastes, residuals and byproducts involved in the production of propylene as a feedstock for polymers, fibers and solvents. From the US Department of Energy.

Short article about the history and development of synthetic fast and fugitive duestuffs for textiles, paper and food processing. Author: Rose Madder.

Report on a laboratory experiment with triarylphosphine oxide comonomer, incorporated as a fire retardent into polyamide 6.6 for fiber extusion. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: J-Yuan Wan, J.E. McGrath and Takashi Kashiwagi.

Electronic booklet providing a brief summary of a study, conducted under the auspices of the European Association for Bioindustries, documenting current achievements with industrial biotechnology and its potential for a sustainable society through creating better products at a lower environmental impact.