October 24, 2024Lightweight Plastics: Transforming Metal-Based ApplicationsManufacturers increasingly use lightweight yet durable plastics to replace metals, with new applications emerging regularly. Read more
October 16, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Resource Efficient DesignSustainability or design for the environment was almost always considered at the end of the design process. This can no longer be the case; sustainability is no longer about the environment. It is the environment. Read more
October 11, 2024Inside Materials – PVDCPVDC is a synthetic polymer with exceptional barrier properties. It has transformed industries such as food packaging and medical products. Read more
September 30, 2024Advancing PVA Biofilms with Natural Seed ShellsResearchers enhanced PVA biofilms with Putranjiva Roxburghii seed shells (PRSS), improving biodegradability and properties for eco-friendly packaging. 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 3, 2024Trends in Film Packaging – Shaping the FutureFlexible 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. Read more
August 9, 2024Mango Materials Transforms Waste Methane into PHAMango Materials transforms waste methane into biodegradable PHA, providing a sustainable alternative to plastics and creating significant opportunities for innovation across multiple sectors. Read more
July 29, 2024Sustainability Management Strategies – Create and Deliver a Staff Training CourseA policy and Sustainability Management Program are not really useful unless the employees know about them and can take action to meet the targets. The employees can only do this if they know the targets and the progress towards the targets. Read more
June 26, 2024Recycling Plastic Mulch Film into Hydrogen and GrapheneUniversity of Southern Queensland researchers are recycling polyethylene mulch film into low-carbon hydrogen and graphene. Read more
June 24, 2024Tailored EMI Shielding with Interpenetrating Polymer NetworksElectronic 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. Read more