New Life in an Old Dye
- Short article about the renewed interest in natural indigo dyes for textile applications. Published in the New Agriculturist On-Line.
- http://www.new-agri.co.uk/00-2/focuson/focuson3.html

Plastic Enpsychlopedia
- Extensive information about the history, development, chemical structures, products and applications of natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers.
- http://enpsychlopedia.org/psypsych/Plastic

Investigation of Metal-Organic Polymers and Nanofibers
- Report on an investigation of metal-organic polymers, and their potential as a source for manufacture of nanofibers for liquid and air filtration media. Author: Prof. Jack Y. Lu.
- http://www.isso.uh.edu/publications/A2001/pdf/205-lu.pdf

The Woad Page
- Vince Rowan's homepage about the history, cultivation, processing and practical applications of the woad plant and the indigo dyestuff extracted from it.
- http://my.net-link.net/~rowan/Woad%20Page/woadpage.html

Effect Additives for Polypropylene Fibers
- Technical paper, presenting an overview of the latest developments in functionalizing polypropylene fibers through the use of appropriate effect additives. From Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Authors: J.R. Pauquet and N. Berthelon.
- http://www.cibasc.com/centexbel2002.pdf

Reorganization of Structure to Alter the Properties of PET
- Master of Science thesis focusing on a study of the unique behaviour and properties exhibited by as-received polyethylene therephthalate (PET) procesed by a simple precipitation method. Author: Jyotsna Vedula.
- http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/ncrc/acrobatfiles/thesis/Vedula.pdf

Biodegradable Polymers and Biocomposites
- Collection of presentations, articles and article abstracts about scientific researches on biodegradable polymers, bioplastics and biomaterials, the development of compostable packaging based on starch, and biocomposites created from ligno-cellulose fiber
- http://www.biodeg.net/

Electrospun Electroactive Polymers for Aerospace Applications
- Technical paper about the development of piezoelectric polymers to create electrospun fiber mats for use as a component in light-weight wings for micro-air vehicles (MAV). Authors: Tyler L. StClair and others.
- http://library-dspace.larc.nasa.gov/dspace/jsp/bitstream/2002/11631/1/NASA-aiaa-2003-1768.pdf

Guide to Polyolefins
- Comprehensive explanation of the manufacture of polyolefin (polypropylene and polyethylene) materials, their applications in industry and impact on the environment, and possible future developments. From Basell Polyolefins.
- http://www.basell.com/portal/site/basell/?epi_menuItemID=b60a367d18b6a60e34a34813a0f034a0&VCMChannelID=6f8669fe7e26af00vcm100000000c53f3cc3____

History of Enzymes
- Article about the history of industrial enzymes, from the late 1900's to the present times. From Maps, Ltd.
- http://www.mapsenzymes.com/History_of_Enzymes.asp

Woad is Me
- Short history of the applications of natural blue dyes from the woad plant (isatis tinctoria), and indigo (indigofera tinctoria). From the Economic Botany Menu of Prof.: Arthur C. Gibson.
- http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/economicbotany/Isatis/

Preparation and Characterization of (Meth)Acryloyoxystarch
- Technical paper about studies showing that the esterification of starch with acryloil chloride or methacryloil chloride result in a new derivative of starch with increased thermal stability. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: D. Stawski and R. Jantas.
- http://www.autexrj.org/No2-2003/0052.pdf

White Biotechnology: Gateaway to a More Sustainable Future
- Electronic booklet providing a brief summary of a study, conducted under the auspices of the European Association for Bioindustries, documenting current achievements with industrial biotechnology and its potential for a sustainable society through creatin
- http://www.mckinsey.com/clientservice/chemicals/pdf/BioVision_Booklet_final.pdf

Chain Linked Lactic Acid Polymers
- Doctor of Science thesis about the two-step polymerization method, including polycondensation and chain linking reactions, to obtain high molecular weight lactic acid polymers for biodegradable fibers, films, coatings and packaging. Author: Jukka Tuominen
- http://lib.hut.fi/Diss/2003/isbn951226403X/isbn951226403X.pdf

The Synthetic Dye Collection
- Short article about the history and development of synthetic fast and fugitive duestuffs for textiles, paper and food processing. Author: Rose Madder.
- http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/micro/gallery/dyes/dyes.html

Plastics Instruction Module
- Classroom material dealing with polymer and plastic resin science as it relates to the medical and biomedical industry. Extensive information about fibers, films, adhesives and coatings.
- http://www.cc.berkshire.org/business/plasticsCurriculum/PIM06.htm

Polymers
- Introduction to polymer science. Part of the Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemstry lecture program by William Reusch.
- http://www.cem.msu.edu/~reusch/VirtualText/polymers.htm

Introduction to Polymers
- Comprehensive introduction to polymer science. Chemistry basics. Polymer synthesis, structure and morphology, thermal properties and applications. From the Case Western Reserve University.
- http://plc.cwru.edu/tutorial/enhanced/files/polymers/intro.htm

Superabsorbent Polymers
- Article about the history, properties, applications and commercial uses of superabsorbent polymers for diapers, adult incontinence and feminine hygiene products. Authors: E. Pytlik, D. Molino and J. Moritz.
- http://www.eng.buffalo.edu/Courses/ce435/Diapers/Diapers.html

Bioabsorbable Polymers
- Discussion paper about absorbable biopolymers for fiber extrusion, and their subsequent use in medical applications. Descriptions of chemical structures. Author: William B. Gleason.
- http://www.courses.ahc.umn.edu/medical-school/BMEn/5001/notes/bioabs.html

Mullite Synthesis with Aluminosiloxanes
- Study of aluminosiloxane compounds as polymer precursors for fiber spinning, thin film and monoliths casting, and impregnants to powder compacts. Authors: D.R. Treadwell and others.
- http://www.princeton.edu/~cml/assets/pdf/9608treadwell_mullite.pdf

Precursors for Rigid Rod Polyimids
- Report on the development of a modiffcation process for polyimide for the spinning of high-performance fibers. Authors: H.-W. Schmidt and others.
- http://www.uni-bayreuth.de/departments/mci/STEPI6_abs1.pdf

Flame Retardent Developments for Polypropylene
- Scientific study of the advantages offered by colloidal-sized particles for flame-retarding and UV stabilizing of polypropylene polymers and fibers. From the Nyacol Nano Technology, Inc's web site. Authors: Edward A. Myszak and Michael T. Sobus.
- http://www.nyacol.com/FRDEVELPAPa.htm

Microbial Cellulose
- Overview of the development, applications and current status of cellulose as a resource of material for the papermaking, man-made fiber, polymer film and construction industries. Author: R. Malcolm Brown Jr.
- http://www.botany.utexas.edu/facstaff/facpages/mbrown/position1.htm

Functional Finishing in the Textile Industry
- Overview of the various technologies and materials in use in the textile finishing industry. Chemical structures, and product and process descriptions. Author: R. Breier.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/petry.asp

Durable-press Finishing of Cotton Fabrics
- Scientific treaty on the efficacy of polycarboxylic acids, butanetetracarboxykic acid (BTCA), and citric acid (CA) as cross-linkers for cotton when used individually, and as mixtures of various ratios. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: M. Raheel, C
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/raheel.asp

Desizing of Synthetic Sizes
- Extensive article about the methods and materials used in the removal of synthetic sizing agents in textile finishing processes. Tables, recipes and notes. Author: A. Roncoli.
- http://www.kotonline.com/english_pages/ana_basliklar/bozetto.asp

Colloidal Antimony Pentoxide in Flame Retardant ABS
- Scientific article about the synergistic action between halogenated flame retardents and antimony trioxide in the thermoplastics industry. From Nyacol Nano Technologies, Inc. Author: Jeffrey Bartlett.
- http://www.nyacol.com/whitepapers2.htm

Triarylphosphine Oxide Containing Nylon 6.6 Copolymers
- Report on a laboratory experiment with triarylphosphine oxide comonomer, incorporated as a fire retardent into polyamide 6.6 for fiber extusion. Chemical structures and tables. Authors: J-Yuan Wan, J.E. McGrath and Takashi Kashiwagi.
- http://fire.nist.gov/bfrlpubs/fire95/PDF/f95148.pdf

Chemistry Goes Green
- Collection of scientific articles about current developments, chemical structures, properties and applications of biodegradable polymeric materials used in the plastics, man-made fiber, medical, pharmaceutical and other industries.
- http://forestry.mtu.edu/faculty/tsai/FW4085/articles/greenchemistry.pdf

Chemical Construction of Degradable Plastics
- Fact sheet from the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, focusing on developments and applications of biodegradable plastics and polymeric materials derived from cornstarch and dairy products. Authors: James W. Garthe and Paula D. Kowal.
- http://www.age.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/c/C17.pdf

Caprolactam Hazard Summary
- Article about the hazardous effects on human health by short and long term exposure to caprolactam during fiber manufacturing processes. From the US Environmental Protection Agency.
- http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/caprolac.html

Biomedical Application of Functional Polymers
- In-depth review of developments and current uses of polymeric materials for medical purposes, such as drug delivery vehicles, implantations, bone repair aids and matrixes for growth and immunication of cells, amongst various other applications. Author: Jo
- http://cmbi.bjmu.edu.cn/news/report/2001/nano/pdf/8.pdf

Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics in Japan
- Comprehensive report on current research, development and application activities with biodegradable polymers and plastics in Japan. Author: Robert W. Lenz.
- http://www.wtec.org/loyola/pdf/biopoly.pdf