June 11, 2024Hydrogel Skins: Soft Interfaces for Intelligent SystemsHydrogels, composed of 3D polymer networks with high water content, closely mimic the mechanical properties of human tissues and organs, making them ideal for contact with human skin. Read more
June 11, 2024Revolutionizing Cataract Treatment with 3D-Printed ImplantsResearchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are developing a resin that could be used for 3D printing to produce custom-made lenses at lower costs and with increased accessibility. Read more
June 10, 2024Polyurethane (PU): Latest Biomedical ApplicationsPolyurethane (PU) is a highly adaptable polymer recognized in the biomedical field. Its ability to be tailored by adjusting its soft and hard segments grants it superior mechanical strength and biocompatibility. Read more
June 10, 2024A Look at UBQ Materials’ Waste-conversion AlchemyUBQ Materials Ltd. takes common household garbage, screens and processes it, and turns it into cost-competitive thermoplastic materials that can be processed into valuable products. Read more
June 7, 2024HDPE: Superior Performance and Durability in ConstructionHDPE’s widespread applications in construction components and piping systems underscore its role in enhancing performance, longevity, and sustainability across diverse sectors. Read more
June 6, 2024Polyurethane: Sustainable & Digital CheckDigital technologies offer new opportunities for Polyurethane, not only from an environmental perspective but also in terms of improved properties and processing. Read more
June 6, 2024Conductive Polymers in Supercapacitors: Innovations and ApplicationsConductive polymers (CPs) have emerged as a significant material in the development of supercapacitors due to their unique properties and potential applications in the market. Read more
June 5, 2024Adhesive Hydrogel Prevents Scar Tissue Formation in Medical ImplantsMIT’s new adhesive hydrogel coatings have significant potential to enhance implanted medical devices’ long-term performance and reliability. Read more
June 5, 2024Roadway Pavements as Energy SourcesInnovative Roadway Pavements can fulfill multiple functions, including pavement condition monitoring, snow-melting, urban heat island effect (UHI) reduction, and self-healing. Read more
June 4, 2024‘Circular Plastics Challenge’ Aims to Boost rPET SupplyNetImpact, Hillenbrand and Coca-Cola partnered to organize a Circular Plastics Challenge designed to boost the supply of recycled PET (rPET). At NPE they named the winner as a team from Boise State University in Idaho, whose Strong Bottle concept proposes a bottle design that will not crush so flat in recycling facilities, enabling more PET resin to be reclaimed. Read more
June 4, 2024Biodegradable Polyester Fiber for Fashion SolutionsINTIMITI Australia CELYS biodegradable fiber offers a groundbreaking and eco-friendly alternative to traditional problematic polyester in the fashion industry. Read more
June 3, 2024Extrusion Troubleshooting – Key Drivers (Part 3 of 3)Extrusion troubleshooting draws the interconnection between the pillars of materials engineering, processing technology, and product development, bridging the gap between theory and praxis. Read more