October 15, 2024Bioinspired Yarn Enhances Fog Collection for Water HarvestingResearchers have now developed a bioinspired double-stranded yarn to harvest water from atmospheric fog efficiently. Read more
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
August 1, 2024Nylon Replacing Metal Won an SPE Automotive AwardItalian chemicals and materials supplier RadiciGroup took home an SPE Automotive Award in Europe recently for its development of an air intake manifold made entirely out of its recycled nylon. Marelli Group designed and manufactured the component. Read more
July 1, 2024The Impact of 3D Printing on Mold MakingAdditive 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. Read more
June 25, 2024Microplastics in Food – How Much?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. Read more
May 17, 2024Revolutionizing Textiles: Innovative Coatings for a Cool-Touch EffectAQUACHILL™ Dispersion coating emerges as an innovative solution to address cool-touch performance in bedding clothes. Read more
May 13, 2024Early-Stage Carbon Footprint Assessment for Product DesignA Product Carbon Footprint calculator, unveiled by BARLOG Plastics, aims to forecast recyclability from the development phase for injection molded parts. Read more
April 12, 2024The Impact of Recycled Nylon and Lignin Biocarbon CompositesThe latest research reveals how recycled nylon (RN) combined with lignin-derived biocarbon (BioC) is setting new benchmarks in the materials science domain, especially within the automotive industry. This innovative approach not only addresses environmental concerns but also enhances the mechanical and flame retardant properties of materials used in automotive applications. Read more
April 1, 2024The Future of Plastics: The Technology – Chapter 2 of 3The future of the plastics industry emerges as a focal point, in a world inundated with crisis reports and the relentless hustle of daily life. It’s crucial to take a step back and examine the industry through different lenses. Read more
March 7, 2024Microplastics and their Impact on Air-Sea CO2 ExchangeIn the fight against global climate change, oceans play a key role as a significant carbon reservoir. However, inadequate waste management systems for plastics have led to a widespread release of these materials into the world’s oceans. Read more