Polyether ether ketone (PEEK)

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• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 22 Aug 2025

  Polymer Chemistry-Driven Design of a Severable Dental Prophylaxis Instrument: Leveraging PEEK and Composites for Enhanced Functionality

  By Girish Suragimath, Aishwarya Achari, Siddhartha A. Varma, Sameer A. Zope, Ashwinirani S.R.

  Abstract: Polymer chemistry unlocks new possibilities for dental prophylaxis instruments by leveraging molecular design for enhanced functionality. This study explores Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), a semi-crystalline thermoplastic, in a novel instrument with a severable working end, featuring a tubular structure with internal screw threads (0.5–0.8 cm) anchoring replaceable elements via a threaded mechanism. PEEK’s aromatic backbone, alternating ether and ketone groups, yields a tensile strength of ~100 MPa, chemical inertness against …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 869–877 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 18 Jul 2025

  Polymer Matrix-Based High-Performance Thermoplastic Composites for Automotive Applications: Design, Characterization, and Interface Behavior

  By G. Nagaraj, Ganesh M. Agnihotri, Deepika Singh Singraur, Sandeep Bansal, Varinder Singh, A. Anandhan

  Abstract: The study emphasizes the role of high-performance thermoplastic polymer matrices such as PEEK, PPS, and PA6, selected for their superior thermal stability, mechanical strength, and recyclability in automotive environments. The expanded usage of electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving transportation creates a demand for advanced materials which are weight-conscious yet high in strength relative to their weight, impact-resistant yet still being environmentally friendly. This study aims to create and define fiber-reinforced …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 216–237 Read article →