Industry

Domenic Di Mondo, President of GreenMantra Technologies, spoke to Plastics Engineering Magazine at NPE 2024 about the company’s innovations.

Global demand drives the surge of the single-use plastic (SUP) packaging market to unprecedented numbers despite government restraints.

Additive Manufacturing (AM) emerges as a transformative technology with the potential to redefine design paradigms and manufacturing processes across various industries, especially when using metal materials.

The lower recycling rates worldwide have demonstrated that effectively managing plastic waste needs multiple recycling technologies.

MIT and Georgia Tech researchers use beer yeast encapsulated in hydrogels to absorb lead from contaminated water.

A paradigm shift is underway as the plastics industry moves towards sustainability. However, healthcare plastics present challenges that must be overcome to incorporate PCR in their applications and enhance circularity.

The need to produce lightweight, fuel-efficient vehicles that comply with stringent environmental regulations and reduce carbon footprints drives the growing interest in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (NFRP) composites.

Single-use plastic (SUP) bans aim to decrease plastic waste pollution. However, their implementation has unintentional economic and environmental consequences.

Researchers from Cornell University conducted a study that produced the first-ever microplastics human uptake map across 109 major countries worldwide. They found that humans often consume microplastics (MPs) in table salt, seafood, meat, and drinks.

Researchers are exploring the use of bio-based materials to enhance the performance and sustainability of solar cells.

Electronic devices emit substantial energy as electromagnetic interference (EMI). Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs) emerge as a potential solution, as their shielding properties can be tailored to mitigate this interference.

Derived from renewable sources, Bio-PP offers a sustainable alternative to conventional polypropylene. It provides the same durability and performance while significantly reducing environmental impact.