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Properties and Applications of polymers
Where are plastics used?

7-09-2023

If you look around you, you are bound to notice at least a few plastics in your surroundings – although you may not realise that they are made of polymers. What are polymers? Examples and applications of these popular substances can be found below.

Toluene: applications and properties

6-09-2023

Toluene is a popular solvent used in paints, varnishes and cleaning products, but these are not all of its applications. Some of them may be really surprising! What is toluene and in what products is it used?

What is the thermal conductivity coefficient? Why is it so important?

5-09-2023

How much heat will escape through the walls and how much through the roof or windows? We do not have to base on estimates here. In order to precisely calculate the heat losses for each building envelope component and material, we can use the thermal conductivity coefficient (so-called U-factor). How to calculate it and why […]

What is dry cleaning? What clothes are cleaned with this method?

5-09-2023

Dry cleaning or conventional washing in a household washing machine? For delicate materials that easily pill, the choice is simple. Only cleaning with the use of special detergents will allow you to remove persistent dirt while maintaining the clothes in good condition. What does dry cleaning involve? Check out what exactly happens with your clothes […]

Which pigment to use for a silicone paint?

25-08-2023

The colour ranges offered by paint manufacturers are extremely broad but… sometimes they are still not enough. If you cannot find a perfect colour, you can use another solution: a pigment that will give your paint the colour you dreamed about. Different types of paints require the use of particular types of additives. Which pigment […]

How are cosmetics produced?

23-08-2023

Most people in the world use different types of cosmetics each day. These range from homemade natural cosmetics to products manufactured using chemical or biochemical technology or even advanced nanotechnology, etc. Where do cosmetics come from and what are different stages of their production? Let us find out!

What is an expansion joint? Where should it be used?

23-08-2023

A situation where a building’s structural elements tightly adjoin each other is undesirable. It may cause unnecessary stress and, consequently, even cracking of walls or floors. How to avoid that? Professionals use expansion joints. What are expansion gaps and how can they maintain a building in good condition for a long time? Read our article […]

Heat insulation materials in construction. What to use to insulate a roof, walls and foundations?

23-08-2023

Heat insulation materials in construction are not only those that we know the most: styrofoam and mineral wool. They also include such materials that provide better protection against heat loss and the permeation of cold air, while being thinner and resistant to moisture. Which materials will be best for insulating a roof, external walls, or […]

The importance of surfactants in the textile industry

9-08-2023

The surfactants are chemical compounds that play a very important role in many industries. Thanks to their unique properties and a wide range of applications, they are used, among others, in the textile industry. The textile industry is characterised by considerable diversity due to the large number of small and medium-sized enterprises. Intensified competition affects […]