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Engineering plasticEngineering plastics1are a group ofplasticmaterials that have better mechanical and/or thermal properties than the more widely usedcommodity plastics(such aspolystyrene,PVC,polypropyleneandpolyethylene).Being more expensive, engineering plastics are produced in lower quantities and tend to be used for smaller objects or low-volume applications (such as mechanical parts), rather than for bulk and high-volume ends (like containers and packaging).The term usually refers tothermoplasticmaterials rather thanthermosettingones. Examples of engineering plastics includeacrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS), used forcar bumpers,dashboardtrim andLegobricks;polycarbonates, used inmotorcycle helmets; andpolyamides(nylons), used forskisandski boots.Engineering plastics have gradually replaced traditional engineering materials such as wood or metal in many applications. Besides equalling or surpassing them in weight/strength and other properties, engineering plastics are much easier to manufacture, especially in complicated shapes.The global market for engineering plastics in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $45.2 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach $76.8 billion by 2017.2Relevant propertieseditEach engineering plastics usually has a unique combination of properties that may make it the material of choice for some application. For example, polycarbonates are highly resistant to impact, while polyamides are highly resistant to abrasion. Other properties exhibited by various grades of engineering plastics include heat resistance, mechanical strength, rigidity, chemical stability and fire safety.ResearchmFaculty in the Department of Plastics Engineering are active researchers. The department maintains an extensive lab facility allowing the faculty to direct research in areas including the following: Plastics Product Design Plastics Process Development Plastics Materials and Additives Plastics Mold and Die Design Elastomers and Rubber Testing and Characterization Computer-Aided Engineering Plastics Recycling Polymeric BiomaterialsOther Research Initiatives Commercial Ventures and Intellectual PropertyTechnology commercialization takes place within Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property (CVIP), whereas the focus of our economic development activities is with entrepreneurs and early stage companies within Commercial Venture Development (CVD). Nanomanufacturing CenterNanotechnology research is creating scientific breakthroughs at an amazing rate - inventions that hit the national and international news almost daily. The promise of nanotechnology will not be realized until lab-created inventions can be reliably replicated and manufactured. M2D2 NSF Biodegradable Polymer Research CenterThe Biodegradable Polymer Research Center (BPRC) functions to carry out exploratory and fundamental research on biodegradable polymers to support the technological interests of its members.The Plastics Engineering faculty works closely with both industry and governmental organizations on plastics-related research. Most research programs are developed between faculty members and the sponsoring company or organization. Project sponsors define their specific needs, and the faculty member(s) develop a proposal.In such cases, a proposal is developed with the assistance of the UMass Lowell Office for Research Administration, the Universitys one-stop solutions provider for managing research, budgets, technology research programs and technology licensing. Mechanisms exist for conducting all types of research programs: from simple short-term materials testing or consultations to major multi-year research projects.List of engineering plasticsedit Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene(ABS) （丙烯腈-丁二烯-苯乙烯共聚物） Nylon 6 （尼龙6） Nylon 6-6 Polyamides(PA) Polybutylene terephthalate(PBT) Polycarbonates(PC) Polyetheretherketone(PEEK) Polyetherketone(PEK) Polyethylene terephthalate(PET) Polyimides Polyoxymethylene plastic(POM / Acetal) Polyphenylene sulfide(PPS) Polyphenylene oxide(PPO) Polysulphone(PSU) Polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE / Teflon) Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene(UHMWPE / UHMW)ABS Outstanding impact resistance and easy to thermoform。Acetal High strength, low friction, and excellent machinability.High Density PolyethyleneHDPE, widely used as cutting board m