Researchers from New Zealand developed a method to transform commercial-grade silicone into a repairable vitrimer by incorporating elemental sulfur.
When we hear "recycled," we often assume that the material originated from previously used products. However, “recycled” is evolving in…
Reverse engineering (RE) in plastics processing has become an essential method for product reproduction, improvement, and optimization. It involves a…
The demand for sustainable, low-carbon materials is rising, driven by the global push toward decarbonization and the increasing focus on…
Researchers have developed a breakthrough technique to improve the durability of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), one of the most widely used…
Sustainable polymer-based anticorrosive coatings offer technical, economic, and environmental advantages. Continuous advancements in this technology aim to overcome current challenges.
Sustainability or design for the environment was almost always considered at the end of the design process. This can no…
In response to the shifting demands of the rotational molding industry, companies are developing pioneering technologies to reduce cycle times…
Researchers have now developed a bioinspired double-stranded yarn to harvest water from atmospheric fog efficiently.
What are leachables in medical plastics? Why are they relevant and what is the issue? Diving into this topic impacts…