Hemais, Carlos; Barros, Henrique; Rosa, Elizabeth - In: The Journal of Technology Transfer 30 (2005) 3, pp. 303-314
The Brazilian polymer industry (plastics, rubbers, fibers, adhesives, paints, and varnishes) is the fastest growing segment of the Petrochemical Chain. Since the polymer industry is characterized as science based, the capacity to create technology is vital for its long-range survival in the...