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erties. In automotive industry those materials
and alloys has rapidly developed and registered are used in parts like bumpers and dash board
improved performance and versatility of applica- for which strength, flexibility and impact resist-
tion. ance both are desirable characteristics. Polymer
alloys are sued in electronics in the manufactur-
A breakthrough that has been realized in this
ing of the casings and insulators of the electron-
motor sector is the technique in the production
ic products.
of high-performance polymer blends that with-
stand high temperatures and unforgiving cir-
Now a days, in packaging field, polymer blends
cumstances. These composites are employed in are used to manufacture films and containers
plane making, car manufacturing, and in electri-
with improved barrier property and strength.
cal and electronic engineering since such materi- These blends make sure that products are pro-
als are dependable and can stand the strain.
tected and in the same time fresh when they are
in transportation or storage.
One of such advances include the development
of biodegradable polymer blends. As the en- Future Trends and Developments
vironmental trend changes, researchers have
shifted their attention towards the production of The market of polymer blends and alloys is
blends that are easier to degrade in the environ- promising and due to the constant efforts to im-
ment.These biodegradable blends have been prove the properties of materials it has a great
applied in areas of packaging, and agriculture potential. Polymer researchers are trying new
through production of films in place of the con- material formulations and improved manufactur-
ventional plastics. ing methods to produce materials of incredible
characteristics. For instance, there are increas-
Applications of Polymer Blends and Alloys
ing calls for huge and light bearing structures for
usage in energy-efficient automobiles and struc-
Polymer blends and alloys are used in many
tures.
industries because of the ability of developing
materials with certain characteristics and prop- Furthermore, the application of nanotechnology
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