Articles tagged: environmental impact

History Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) was first discovered by chemists at DuPont in the 1940s as part of their research on fluoropolymers. The company continued the development of PVDF through the 1 … Read more

History Polyethylene (PE) is a major commodity plastic and the second most widely used thermoplastic after polypropylene (PP). Several types of PE exist and are classified according to their density, … Read more

History Discovered and brought to the mainstream market between the 1930s and 1940s by DuPont, polyamide 66 (PA66 or nylon 66) quickly became a popular choice for mass-produced goods due to its durab … Read more