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Using AI for Transparent Policymaking

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) may help bridge the gap between scientific research and policy in the plastics industry.

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FlexForum 2026: Key Policy Shifts in Flexible Packaging

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Join FlexForum to explore PPWR, EPR, and PCR trends shaping flexible packaging design and recyclability.

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Sorting Construction Waste in Real Time

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Researchers are fine-tuning computer vision systems to help identify and sort plastic waste on construction sites.

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Digitalization to Improve Productivity

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Plastic manufacturing data analytics shifts quality control upstream. Real-time monitoring and AI improve OEE and identify root causes before defects…

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Resin Drying: The Energy Elephant Hiding in Plain Sight

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Resin drying is a major energy consumer in plastics processing. Learn how to optimize dew point, airflow, and residence time…

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Digitalization: A Tool to Access Industry Knowledge

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Digitalization bridges the knowledge gap in the plastics industry. AI tools, smart displays, and chatbots capture expert data for future…

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Next-Generation EV Battery Solution Wins SPE Award

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A new hybrid composite EV battery housing reduces weight by 20% and costs by 30%. This SPE award-winning design optimizes…

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Biochar-Filled Polyolefins: Enhancing Fire Safety and Stiffness

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Biochar improves fire performance and stiffness in polypropylene and polyethylene composites by reducing heat release rate and increasing thermal stability.

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Self-Healing Coatings for Automotive Applications

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Photothermal-responsive coatings use shape memory polymers to repair surface defects. Structural encoding and light activation enable autonomous recovery.

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MXene Hydrogels: Dual-Conductivity & Self-Healing

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Engineers leverage MXene/MWCNT dual-conductive percolation to solve cyclic fatigue in self-healing Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs).