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Unique diagnostic signature in the processed polymer including Increased crystal volume fraction and increased crystal size. Cost saving by replacing costly material
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Technology This invention provides a new polymer processing technique, termed Melt-Mastication, which improves the properties of commodity semi-crystalline polymers, such as polypropylene. Compared with conventional methodology for processing polymers, Melt-Mastication creates unique microstructures in the polymer material, which results in improved mechanical and thermal properties of the polymer material and enables commodity polymers to compete with more costly materials in a variety of industries. Opportunities Semi-crystalline polymer articles, sheets and rods with improved mechanical and thermal properties Low-cost, light weight, high-strength, and heat-resistant polymeric articles for metal replacement