Car tires, replacement hip joints, bowling balls—these and other items are made from a class of plastics called thermosets, ...

Associate Editorial/Opinion Editor Owen Carmicino ’26 talks about different plastics, their various uses, and their effects on the world we live in.

The Department of Plastics Engineering provides instruction about and performs research on thermoplastic and thermoset elastomers. Since thermoset elastomers, including thermoset rubber, require ...

Explore the fascinating process of manufacturing thermoset plastic serving dishes and plates. Skilled workers carefully mold and shape each piece, ensuring durability and functionality.

Epoxy resin, silicone or melamine are examples of thermoset plastics, commonly used in construction. To make these plastics ...

Here are some examples of different plastics ... Resistance to heat, electricity and chemical damage make thermosetting plastics ideal for making circuit boards The molecular structure of ...

These were lighter, more flexible and less permanent than objects made from thermoset plastics. A special 1947 issue of House Beautiful included a 50-page insert devoted to "Plastics ...