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 6, 2024Polyurethane: Sustainable & Digital CheckDigital technologies offer new opportunities for Polyurethane, not only from an environmental perspective but also in terms of improved properties and processing. Read more
June 6, 2024Conductive Polymers in Supercapacitors: Innovations and ApplicationsConductive polymers (CPs) have emerged as a significant material in the development of supercapacitors due to their unique properties and potential applications in the market. Read more
June 5, 2024Adhesive Hydrogel Prevents Scar Tissue Formation in Medical ImplantsMIT’s new adhesive hydrogel coatings have significant potential to enhance implanted medical devices’ long-term performance and reliability. Read more
June 5, 2024Roadway Pavements as Energy SourcesInnovative Roadway Pavements can fulfill multiple functions, including pavement condition monitoring, snow-melting, urban heat island effect (UHI) reduction, and self-healing. 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
June 1, 2024Enhancing Plastic Sorting Through Deep LearningTOMRA’s sorting machines can now accurately distinguish between food-grade and non-food-grade plastics, overcoming a long-standing challenge in the industry. Read more
May 31, 2024Potential of Microencapsulated Flame RetardantsMicroencapsulated flame retardants (MFRs) revolutionize the landscape of fire protection for polymer materials. They leverage encapsulation technology to enhance performance while addressing environmental and safety concerns. Read more
May 30, 2024PVC-Fiberglass Composites in Piping SystemsPVC-fiberglass composites have been positioned as an effective and innovative alternative, combining the strengths of both materials to create pipes with improved characteristics. 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