June 20, 2024Electrostatic Discharge Prevention with Conductive Polymer PackagingProper Electrostatic Discharge Prevention management is essential for maintaining device performance and extending the operational life of electronic devices. Read more
June 20, 2024Lignin Polyurethanes: Byproduct to SolutionLignin, a significant byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, accounts for approximately 75 million tons of waste annually. This vast quantity of waste presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Read more
June 17, 2024Upcycling Coffee Grounds: A Packaging AlternativeKaffeeform, a Berlin-based company, revolutionizes coffee packaging by transforming used coffee grounds into eco-friendly products, promoting sustainability and waste management. Read more
June 14, 2024Inclusive Packaging: Bridging the Gap for All ConsumersInclusive packaging is becoming essential for enhancing customer experience and accessibility. In today’s market, a product’s packaging is crucial to customer experience. Read more
June 7, 2024HDPE: Superior Performance and Durability in ConstructionHDPE’s widespread applications in construction components and piping systems underscore its role in enhancing performance, longevity, and sustainability across diverse sectors. Read more
June 4, 2024‘Circular Plastics Challenge’ Aims to Boost rPET SupplyNetImpact, Hillenbrand and Coca-Cola partnered to organize a Circular Plastics Challenge designed to boost the supply of recycled PET (rPET). At NPE they named the winner as a team from Boise State University in Idaho, whose Strong Bottle concept proposes a bottle design that will not crush so flat in recycling facilities, enabling more PET resin to be reclaimed. Read more
June 4, 2024Biodegradable Polyester Fiber for Fashion SolutionsINTIMITI Australia CELYS biodegradable fiber offers a groundbreaking and eco-friendly alternative to traditional problematic polyester in the fashion industry. Read more
June 3, 2024Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 3 of 3)Extrusion troubleshooting draws the interconnection between the pillars of materials engineering, processing technology, and product development, bridging the gap between theory and praxis. Read more
May 30, 2024Self-Healing Polymers for Food PackagingSelf-healing polymers can revolutionize the packaging industry by significantly enhancing product durability, safety, and reliability. Read more
May 28, 2024Life Cycle Assessment: From Packaging into Paving BlocksResearch explores the environmental impacts of transforming multilayer metalized plastic packaging (MLP), commonly used in consumer goods, into paving blocks (PVBs). Read more
May 25, 2024Polymeric Biosensors: A New Era in Medical DiagnosticsPolymeric membranes are not only enhancing the capabilities of biosensors but are also revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics, offering rapid, accurate, and efficient disease detection. Read more
May 22, 2024Key Innovation in Hybrid Epoxy CompositesHybrid polymer composites with new blends of unsaturated polyesters and hybrid epoxy resins could enhance performance in various industries, including aerospace and automotive. Read more