October 3, 2024Oyster Shells to Seawool: A Fabric RevolutionSeawool is produced by grinding oyster shells into nanobeads combined with recycled polyester. This process upcycles the waste material, sparking a fabric revolution in sustainable textiles. Read more
October 1, 2024Caviar-Inspired E-Skin Transforms Health MonitoringResearchers from the University of Sussex have developed a revolutionary bioelectronic skin (e-skin) that promises to reshape the future of health monitoring. Read more
September 27, 2024Essential Additives for Plastic ModificationPlastic modification involves selecting the right additives to enhance the polymer’s properties, such as mechanical strength, surface quality, or processability. Read more
September 26, 2024Intro to Plastics: Flash in Injection MoldingFlash is a common defect in injection molding that can be effectively resolved once its root causes are identified. Below are the primary causes along with their potential solutions. Read more
September 25, 2024Tackling PFAS: SPE’s Event Addresses Regulatory and Industry ChallengesFor the second year in a row, the SPE’s event in Baltimore will examine the regulatory, economic, and technological impacts of PFAS on the plastics industry. Read more
September 20, 2024Upcycling Microplastics into GrapheneResearchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to convert microplastics into graphene. Read more
September 17, 2024Denmark’s Styrofoam Recycling StrategyDenmark leads in environmental initiatives, including recycling Styrofoam (EPS). Widely used in packaging and insulation, expanded polystyrene presents significant challenges in waste management. Read more
September 14, 2024Vaporizing Plastics -Turning Waste into OlefinsThe University of California, Berkeley, developed a new catalytic chemical process that has the potential to revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) into valuable monomers. Read more
September 12, 2024Choosing the Right Polypropylene GradeSelecting the right polypropylene grade for your project is crucial to ensuring optimal performance. Read more
September 10, 2024Small Talks: Prototype Early, Prototype OftenHow new technologies are shaping mass production? Emerging technologies, such as 3D printing, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning, have revolutionized product design and development. Read more