Polyurethane (PU)-acrylic hybrid composites were prepared by emulsion polymerization of acrylic monomers in the presence of preformed PU chains containing polymerizable terminal vinyl groups.

The L&P acrylic and dip powder systems are both artificial nail offerings, and popular choices for a long-lasting, durable ...

ETH Zurich materials researchers have developed a groundbreaking method that enables the near-complete recycling of acrylic glass for the first time. The polymer chains are broken down into their ...

Celebrity manicurist Julie Kandalec adds, "It's an ingredient commonly found in acrylic liquids, called monomer." The ingredient is harmful for a number of reasons - some of which can lead to ...

The two molecular "building blocks," or monomers, used in the new materials are acrylic acid and a derivative of oligoethylene glycol. The properties of an individual material in the class can be ...