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    This document discusses applications of polymers such as packaging, houseware, automotive, furniture, and medical uses. It then compares thermosets and thermoplastics, noting that thermosets cure and cross-link permanently while thermoplastics soften when heated and can be remolded. The document highlights pros and cons of each, and stresses the environmental impact of plastic pollution, showing examples of animals harmed by plastic waste and ways to reduce single-use plastics.

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    This document discusses applications of polymers such as packaging, houseware, automotive, furniture, and medical uses. It then compares thermosets and thermoplastics, noting that thermosets cure and cross-link permanently while thermoplastics soften when heated and can be remolded. The document highlights pros and cons of each, and stresses the environmental impact of plastic pollution, showing examples of animals harmed by plastic waste and ways to reduce single-use plastics.

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    KM2833 Manufacturing Processes

    Sem 1 2019/2020
    Applications of Polymers and its
    Impact

    Prof. Dr. Andanastuti Muchtar


    Centre for Materials Engineering and Smart Manufacturing
    Packaging
    Houseware
    Automotive
    Furniture
    Medical- Antimicrobial
    plastic component
    Children Toys
    Thermosets vs
    Thermoplastics
    Thermosets Thermoplastics
    Curing • Contain polymers that cross-link • Soften when heated and become more
    process together during the curing process to fluid as additional heat is applied.
    form an irreversible chemical bond. • The curing process is completely reversible
    • The cross-linking process eliminates the as no chemical bonding takes place.
    risk of the product re-melting when • This characteristic allows thermoplastics to
    heat is applied, making thermosets be remolded and recycled without
    ideal for high-heat applications such as negatively affecting the material’s physical
    electronics and appliances. properties.

    Features • Thermosets significantly improve the • High strength, shrink-resistance and easy
    and material’s mechanical properties, bendability.
    Benefits enhances chemical resistance, heat • Depending on the resin, thermoplastics
    resistance and structural integrity. can serve low-stress applications such as
    plastic bags or high-stress mechanical
    parts.
    Thermoset Thermoplastic
    Pros • More resistant to high • Highly recyclable
    temperatures than • Aesthetically-superior finishes
    thermoplastics • High-impact resistance
    • Highly flexible design • Remolding/reshaping capabilities
    • Excellent aesthetic appearance • Chemical resistant
    • Cost-effective • Hard crystalline or rubbery surface
    options
    • Eco-friendly manufacturing

    Cons • Cannot be recycled • Generally more expensive than


    • More difficult to surface finish thermoset
    • Cannot be remolded or reshaped • Can melt if heated
    But, as
    responsible
    humans, you
    need to
    know….

    Impact of Polymers
    to the Environment
    and our future
    Video
    • Plastic Pollution
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P9syq3f6hQ
    • Are You Eating Plastic for Dinner Short Film Showcase
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjT8GG0ETQg
    Plastic fork

    Plastic fork removed from sea turtle's nose


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRiTABRQOjk&t=6s
    Reduce use of single-use plastics bag

    •Always be sure to recycle the polymer items


    •Participate in (or organize) a beach or river clean-
    up
    How to •Support bans of single use of plastic bags, straw
    overcome? etc.
    •Avoid products containing
    microbeads
    •Spread the issues and awareness related to plastic
    pollution
    •Support organizations addressing plastic
    pollution
    References

    • https://www.modorplastics.com/plastics-learning-center/thermoset-vs-thermoplastics/
    • http://www.scrappro.co.uk/1610plastics.aspx
    • https://www.tradekorea.com/product/detail/P264744/medical-disposable.html
    • https://www.scoopwhoop.com/Ever-Noticed-Numbers-Printed-Inside-The-Recycle-
    Triangle-On-Plastics-Heres-What-They-Mean/#.7b3xq9gra
    • https://www.pinterest.com/pin/558516791269622656/?lp=true
    • https://www.quora.com/How-exactly-does-plastic-kill-animals-in-the-marine-environment
    • https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/04/the-global-crisis-of-plastic-
    pollution/

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