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Mixed plastic waste can be transformed into activated carbon through microwave pyrolysis, improving CO₂ capture and recycling efficiency.

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A novel waterfall cooling channel reduces pressure drop by 56% and boosts cooling efficiency in injection molding compared to conventional…

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Recycled polypropylene enters pipe systems under rising mandates, yet impurity control ultimately governs crack kinetics and service life.

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Surface gloss in injection molding depends on flow, temperature, and pressure balance—key factors for flawless, high-value plastic parts.

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Designing Polymeric Composites at the Voxel Scale with Multi-Material Jetting

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