With new regulations focused on tire wear, pellet containment, and filtration, microplastic control now requires coordinated advances across materials, processes, and detection methods. Microplastic pollution has moved from a niche concern to a major focus of environmental regulation. Early efforts…

A new large-scale recycling method uses mechanochemical devulcanization to recover and reuse EPDM rubber, enabling circularity without performance loss.

A new one-step, room-temperature extraction method enables accurate, non-targeted quantification of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in Polystyrene.

New research explores how citrus waste can enhance biodegradable films for food applications.

Researchers are assessing a novel resin for plugging unused oil wells as an alternative to cement.

By employing surface engineering techniques, researchers can improve the durability of components made using insert injection molding.

Regulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic.

As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030.