OBTAINING POLYMER GRANULES FROM DIFFERENT TYPES OF POLYMERS
Keywords:
polymer granules, thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, extrusion, pelletizing, granulation, additives, molecular weight, processing conditions, production efficiency, downstream applications, uniformity, size, shape, thermal properties.Abstract
Polymer granules, which are small, solid particles of various polymers, play a crucial role in the manufacturing and processing of polymer-based products. These granules are typically used as raw materials for injection molding, extrusion, and other plastic processing techniques. The production of polymer granules from different types of polymers involves various methods, each tailored to the specific characteristics of the polymer. The most common processes include extrusion, pelletizing, and granulation. This abstract aims to explore the methods of obtaining polymer granules from different types of polymers, including thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers, highlighting the differences in processing techniques based on the polymer's properties.
