Industry

There are many great qualities lignin possesses. This natural polymer is a potential alternative to fossil-fuel-derived plastic but comes with its fair share of challenges and hold-ups.

How new technologies are shaping mass production? Emerging technologies, such as 3D printing, reverse engineering, and 3D scanning, have revolutionized product design and development. 

Natural wood, while abundant and low-cost, has limited mechanical properties for certain applications. As a result, there is growing interest in engineered wood, which offers enhanced strength and durability to meet modern structural demands.

Emulsion polymerization is a useful and cost-effective process that allows for easy creation of several commercially important polymers.

Companies like Polymer Resources Ltd. lead pioneering technologies that address industry challenges and set new thermoplastic benchmarks.

Effective troubleshooting in injection molding helps reduce reject rates by identifying the root causes of defects and addressing them efficiently.

The automotive industry leads in material innovation, and polymers play a crucial role in shaping the design and manufacturing of today’s vehicles.

Polymer bead foams involve scientific preparation and molding processes that drive their widespread use across industries.

Flexible packaging enhances our daily lives by protecting the food and goods we buy. However, as new trends emerge, sustainability remains crucial in film-layer packaging.

Dissolution or purification is an option for recycling polymers without altering their chemical structure while ensuring energy efficiency. Nevertheless, solvents may be an environmental concern.

Recycling fluoropolymers is complex but essential for environmental resource efficiency and several industries that depend upon their properties.

Durable plastics play an integral role in modern society, but their durability challenges their recyclability and end-of-life.