September 19, 2024Design Meets Engineering: The Creation of a SuperchairIntegrating design, engineering, and sustainability is critical in modern manufacturing, especially large-scale production. Read more
September 18, 2024Inside Materials – PVCPolyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability. Read more
September 17, 2024Denmark’s Styrofoam Recycling StrategyDenmark leads in environmental initiatives, including recycling Styrofoam (EPS). Widely used in packaging and insulation, expanded polystyrene presents significant challenges in waste management. Read more
September 14, 2024Vaporizing Plastics -Turning Waste into OlefinsThe University of California, Berkeley, developed a new catalytic chemical process that has the potential to revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) into valuable monomers. Read more
September 11, 2024What Makes Lignin Special?There are many great qualities lignin possesses. This natural polymer is a potential alternative to fossil-fuel-derived plastic but comes with its fair share of challenges and hold-ups. Read more
September 10, 2024Energy Management Systems – Injection Molding IISimple process energy measurement and analysis quickly and easily shows that machine selection and operation can dramatically affect energy use and profitability of injection molding. Read more
September 9, 2024Engineered Wood: Transforming The Building IndustryNatural wood, while abundant and low-cost, has limited mechanical properties for certain applications. As a result, there is growing interest in engineered wood, which offers enhanced strength and durability to meet modern structural demands. Read more
September 6, 2024Polymer Resources – Innovating Thermoplastics for SustainabilityCompanies like Polymer Resources Ltd. lead pioneering technologies that address industry challenges and set new thermoplastic benchmarks. Read more
September 4, 2024Polymer Bead Foam Processing: Techniques and InnovationPolymer bead foams involve scientific preparation and molding processes that drive their widespread use across industries. 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
September 2, 2024Dissolution – The “Physical Recycling” MethodDissolution or purification is an option for recycling polymers without altering their chemical structure while ensuring energy efficiency. Nevertheless, solvents may be an environmental concern. Read more
August 30, 2024Advances in PTFE RecyclingRecycling fluoropolymers is complex but essential for environmental resource efficiency and several industries that depend upon their properties. Read more