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Canonical URL: https://polymerjournals.com/ An independent materials-science publication covering polymers, composites, chemistry, manufacturing research, and applied engineering. ## Sections - [Applied Polymer Composites](https://polymerjournals.com/category/applied-polymer-composites/index.html.md) - [Cellular Polymers](https://polymerjournals.com/category/cellular-polymers/index.html.md) - [Chemistry](https://polymerjournals.com/category/chemistry/index.html.md) - [Industrial Science](https://polymerjournals.com/category/industrial-science/index.html.md) - [Materials](https://polymerjournals.com/category/materials/index.html.md) - [News](https://polymerjournals.com/category/news/index.html.md) - [Polymers and Polymer Composites](https://polymerjournals.com/category/polymers-and-polymer-composites/index.html.md) - [Polymers from Renewable Resources](https://polymerjournals.com/category/polymers-from-renewable-resources/index.html.md) - [Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology](https://polymerjournals.com/category/progress-in-rubber-plastics-and-recycling-technology/index.html.md) - [Technology](https://polymerjournals.com/category/technology/index.html.md) - [Uncategorized](https://polymerjournals.com/category/uncategorized/index.html.md) ## Latest Stories - [Artemis II Looks Closer to the Pad as NASA Reports a Smoother Countdown](https://polymerjournals.com/artemis-ii-looks-closer-to-the-pad-as-nasa-reports-a-smoother-countdown/index.html.md): After a frustrating run of delays, leaks and technical snags, NASA says conditions are finally looking more favorable for Artemis II, the mission set to send astronauts toward... - [Ancient Carbon Is Pouring Into Arctic Rivers as Alaska’s Permafrost Thaws Faster](https://polymerjournals.com/ancient-carbon-is-pouring-into-arctic-rivers-as-alaskas-permafrost-thaws-faster/index.html.md): A new study in Global Biogeochemical Cycles shows that northern Alaska is sending more freshwater and more long-frozen organic carbon into the sea as permafrost thaws, with the... - [Ancient Carbon Is Flooding Arctic Rivers as Permafrost Melts Faster](https://polymerjournals.com/ancient-carbon-is-flooding-arctic-rivers-as-permafrost-melts-faster-2/index.html.md): A warming Arctic is opening a new route for old carbon to re-enter the climate system. 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