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Upcycling PTFE Products with Sodium Metal

2 months ago

A new sodium-based method upcycles PTFE into fluorochemicals at room temperature, reducing PFAS risk and recovering valuable fluorine.

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Polymer Sorbents for Critical Minerals

2 months ago

Engineered polymers extract rare-earth ions from contaminated leachates, reducing acid consumption, cycle time, and solvent inventories.

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Plastic Waste to Hydrogen—and Lubricant Additives—for H₂ Engines

2 months ago

Turning mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and carbon nanomaterials for H₂ engines and advanced lubricant additives.

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Smart Factories in Plastics Processing

2 months ago

Smart factories use data analytics, automation, and modular design to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in plastics manufacturing.

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Biointellectus: Turning Waste into Functional Bioplastics in Mexico

2 months ago

Biointellectus develops the next generation of bioproducts by transforming biomass into functional plastics.

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Additive Manufacturing of Conductive Polymer Electronics

2 months ago

Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a popular method in the research and development of electronics that use conductive polymers.

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Surface Modification Strategies to Inhibit Plasticizer Migration

2 months ago

Plasticizer migration erodes performance and elevates compliance risk in PVC products. To counter this, surface engineering gives manufacturers direct, interface-level…

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Polyurea and GFRP: Making Older Buildings Earthquake Resistant

2 months ago

Researchers are investigating how polymers can play a part in reinforcing older masonry buildings, making them more resistant to earthquakes.

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Sustainability Meets Competitiveness: Key Takeaways from K-2025

2 months ago

The plastics industry is undergoing a profound transformation. With increasing pressure to decarbonize, reduce waste, and remain globally competitive, stakeholders…

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Welding Wood-Plastic Composites

2 months ago

Researchers are using machine learning (ML) to unlock the potential of an alternative welding technique for joining wood-plastic composites (WPCs).