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.

Engineers leverage thermotropic LCE phase transitions to power prosthetics, overcoming rigid motor constraints with flexible actuation.

AI-aided polyurethane simulation reduces modeling time from days to seconds. Digital material twins optimize tool design and predict foaming behavior.

OEM and material supplier innovations reveal breakthrough circularity solutions driving sustainable mobility at IKV Colloquium 2026.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may help bridge the gap between scientific research and policy in the plastics industry.