ANTEC 2026 and the SPE Applied Rheology Chapter brought top innovators to Pittsburgh from March 9–12 of technical progress in plastics.

Advances in biobased substrates for printed devices show potential to improve sustainability in electronics.

Some applications require evaluating materials or parts under chemical stress. A practical insight provides tips for implementing standard or tailored testing to ensure part performance.

High-performance photocatalysts can upcycle post-consumer polyester under mild conditions.

Advancements in biotechnology highlight how engineered microbial catalysts can recycle plastic waste in vivo.

A newly developed, open-access tool helps plastic recyclers pinpoint appropriate market applications.

Automotive recycling combines EOL bumpers with carbon fiber scraps. This rCF-rPP composite increases stiffness and diverts plastic from landfills.

Cassava starch-soy films provide biodegradable nursery bags that cut soil microplastic buildup without compromising agronomic performance.