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Plastics Europe has published its latest study, Plastics—The Fast Facts 2024, which presents preliminary global and European plastics production data for 2023.

In a recent conversation with Plastics Engineering, SPE’s spokespersons outlined the organization’s role in supporting the Global Plastics Treaty.

The editor’s choice for November 2024 in SPE’s Polymer Composites journal is “Introducing Diels-Alder reaction with carbon nanotubes for the enhanced repair performance of epoxy resin modified asphalt.”

Researchers recently optimized fiber diameter for nonwoven fabrics using advanced statistical tools, enhancing production efficiency and fabric performance for diverse applications.

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently hosted its annual event in Baltimore, bringing together over 150 professionals focused on the pressing issue of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

The editor’s choice for November 2024 in SPE’s Polymer Engineering & Science journal is Anatoly E. Chalykh’s article, “Supramolecular Structure of Epoxy Oligomers.”

Researchers at the University of Manchester developed an innovative biocomposite specifically designed for extraterrestrial construction needs.

Bioinspired hydrogels show promise in developing artificial photosynthesis. This can provide solutions to complex challenges in sustainable energy and hydrogen generation.

Industry 6.0 represents the next evolution in manufacturing, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous decision-making robots, known as infobots. The progression of injection molding technology and its integration with advanced robotics offer greater efficiency and sustainability.

A new generation of high-performance materials from the University of Bristol recently launched to the International Space Station (ISS).