ChemistryEpoxy resins – a class of reactive prepolymers and polymers Epoxy refers to any of the basic components or cured end products of epoxy resins, as well as a colloquial name for the epoxide functional…
ChemistryCondensation Polymers – a form of step-growth polymerization Condensation polymerization is a form of step-growth polymerization in which monomers and/or oligomers react with each other to form larger structural units while releasing smaller…
EconomicsClosed Economy A closed economy is one that does not exchange goods and services with other countries. As a result, the closed economy is completely self-sufficient, meaning…
EconomicsShrinkflation – in economics Shrinkflation is the practice of reducing the size of a product while maintaining its sticker price. In economics, it is the process of items shrinking…
ChemistryBiopolymers – naturally occurring polymers Biopolymers are natural polymers produced by the cells of living organisms. These are a diverse group of polymers, and their usage in food packaging, wrapping,…
AccountingCharacteristics of Debentures Debentures are ranked as creditors of the company. These are the popular method the companies use to procure long-term finance for their financial needs. A…
GeographyMount Pinatubo, Philippine Mount Pinatubo (Sambal: Bakil nin Pinatobo; Kapampangan: Bunduk/Bulkan ning Pinatubu, Bunduk ning Apu Malyari; Pangasinan: Palandey/Bulkan na Pinatubu; Ilocano: Bantay Pinatubo; Tagalog: Bundok/Bulkang Pinatubo IPA:…
ChemistryBioplastics – a biodegradable material Bioplastic simply refers to plastic made from plants or other biological material instead of petroleum. Bioplastics are plastics materials produced from renewable biomass sources, such…
EconomicsSecular Stagnation in Economics A secular market is a market that is driven by forces that could be in place for many years, causing the price of a particular…
Geographic MineralsCrushed Stone During the crushing process, crushed stone or angular rock sometimes develops an angular and jagged edge. It is the most basic mineral on the planet.…
ChemistryAuger Electron Spectroscopy – a common surface analytical technique Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES) provides quantitative elemental and chemical state information from surfaces of solid materials. It is a way of telling what chemical elements…
EconomicsEconomic stagnation – a prolonged period of slow economic growth Stagnation is a prolonged period of little or no growth in an economy. Economic stagnation is a prolonged period of slow economic growth (traditionally measured…