December 9, 2024The Future is Flexible: Advancements in Plastic ElectronicsFlexible electronics have emerged as a transformative force in modern technology, meeting demands for adaptable, lightweight, and wearable devices. Read more
December 6, 2024Durable Plastics That Biodegrade in OceansA team of researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science has created an innovative plastic designed to combat microplastic pollution. Read more
December 5, 2024Transparent Sprayable Films: Advancing Agriculture GrowthAs climate change and global population growth accelerate, researchers are developing sustainable solutions to improve food security and crop yields. Read more
December 2, 2024Advancing PVC Processing with Tung Oil-Based Heat StabilizersResearchers have developed two innovative tung oil-based liquid auxiliary heat stabilizers, Ph-T and Ph-TO, to address critical challenges in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) processing. Read more
November 28, 2024Europe’s Plastics Industry in 2023Plastics Europe has published its latest study, Plastics—The Fast Facts 2024, which presents preliminary global and European plastics production data for 2023. Read more
November 26, 2024SPE – A Key Observer in the Global Plastics TreatyIn a recent conversation with Plastics Engineering, SPE’s spokespersons outlined the organization’s role in supporting the Global Plastics Treaty. Read more
November 26, 2024Enhanced Epoxy Asphalt: New Self-Healing Technology 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.” Read more
November 25, 2024Optimizing Fiber Diameter in Spunbond Nonwoven FabricsResearchers recently optimized fiber diameter for nonwoven fabrics using advanced statistical tools, enhancing production efficiency and fabric performance for diverse applications. Read more
November 19, 2024PFAS at a Glance: Challenges and Industry ImpactsThe 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). Read more
November 19, 2024Understanding Supramolecular Structures in Epoxy OligomersThe editor’s choice for November 2024 in SPE’s Polymer Engineering & Science journal is Anatoly E. Chalykh’s article, “Supramolecular Structure of Epoxy Oligomers.” Read more