Polyurethanes (PUs) were discovered in the 1930s by Otto Bayer and were mainly used to replace natural rubbers during World War II. Their worldwide production represents 25.1 million tons in 2019.

Shape memory alloys, widely used in everyday life, have been studied for longer than shape memory polymers. These two groups of smart materials have very different physical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties.

Meet Marc Dolatkhani, CEO of PolymerExpert, with Vincent Touraine for the program Focus PME ! Discover the job of a polymerist and how a Pessac-based SME contributes to the improvement of the daily life of thousands of people.

The automotive, aeronautics and space sectors are not subject to the same constraints in terms of economics, mechanics or part sizes. However, they are all concerned by the issue of weight reduction, which mechanically generates a reduction in fuel costs but also a considerable environmental impact.

The jury of the Cosmet' Agora formulation contest awards PolymerExpert the second prize for its product "a happy event" formulated with EstoGel® Green, the new COSMOS approved 100% biosourced oil phase rheology modifier.

PolymerExpert has won the prestigious Cosmetiquemag Gold Award for its ingredient EstoGel® Green!

Acrylic bone cements are universally used for the sealing of articular prostheses (hip, knee, shoulder, elbow…); they allow the total replacement of deficient articulations in very favourable conditions for the surgeon and for the patient.