PMMA, polymethyl-methacrylate, is a thermoplastic acrylic linear polymer, the mer of which is illustrated in the diagram. PMMA is transparent, with a refractive index of 1.49, and easily formed into ...

According to a study published in Science, polymer scientists at ETH Zurich discovered an unexpected method for nearly completely breaking down PMMA plastic, also known as Plexiglas, into its monomer ...

Polymer chemists at ETH Zurich have discovered a surprising way to virtually fully break down PMMA plastic – commonly known as Plexiglas – into its monomer building blocks. The process remains ...

A research team from Shanghai-based East China University of Science and Technology has made a significant breakthrough in ...

Sumitomo Chemical Co. (Tokyo, Japan) will begin selling its polymer material polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) made from methyl methacrylate (MMA) monomer ...

Acrylic (PMMA) Hard, brittle, shiny, available in a wide range of colours Resists weather well, can be cut, folded and polished well, scratches easily, used for car lights, visors and baths High ...

Acrylic (PMMA) Hard, brittle, shiny, available in a wide range of colours Resists weather well, can be cut, folded and polished well, scratches easily, used for car headlights, visors and baths ...