February 12, 2025PFAS in Food Contact: Applications and Regulatory ActionsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has studied PFAS usage in food applications, tracking its presence, migration potential, and industry phase-outs. Read more
January 30, 2025Secondary Compounds in Edible PackagingSecondary compounds enhance biopolymers’ antimicrobial, antioxidant, and mechanical properties for food preservation. Read more
January 16, 2025Additives in Action: Enhancing Plastic RecyclingPlastics Engineering spoke with Roberto Nunez, Director of Market Development at Baerlocher USA, about the company’s role in plastics recycling. Read more
January 3, 2025Lignocellulosic Fibers for Sustainable CompositesIn an era of the need for sustainable development and reduced environmental impact, lignocellulosic fibers (LCFs) have emerged as promising alternatives for creating eco-friendly engineering composites. Read more
December 17, 2024Okeanos: Transforming Packaging with Stone-Based TechnologyAs global demand for sustainable packaging intensifies, Okeanos emerges as a transformative leader with its innovative Made From Stone technology. Read more
December 16, 2024Composite Polymer Electrolytes: Transforming Energy StorageDeveloping high-performance solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) represents a major leap forward for energy storage technologies, particularly lithium-ion batteries. 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
November 27, 2024The Future of Plastic CompoundingPlastic compounding has the potential to transform traditional plastics into customized, high-performance polymers, driving innovation and meeting the evolving demands of various industries. 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 20, 2024Polyamide Nanocomposites: A Shift in Sustainable PackagingAs sustainability takes center stage in packaging innovation, integrating Nanosilicates into polyamide has emerged as a key solution for industries demanding both durability and environmental responsibility. Read more