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Flexible electronics have emerged as a transformative force in modern technology, meeting demands for adaptable, lightweight, and wearable devices.

A team of researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science has created an innovative plastic designed to combat microplastic pollution.

As climate change and global population growth accelerate, researchers are developing sustainable solutions to improve food security and crop yields.

Surface hardening is a vital process in mold manufacturing. It enhances mold durability by increasing surface hardness, wear resistance, and fatigue strength.

Developing a greener plastic industry starts with defining clear and actionable strategies.

Researchers have developed two innovative tung oil-based liquid auxiliary heat stabilizers, Ph-T and Ph-TO, to address critical challenges in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) processing.

Researchers are exploring green graphene (GG) as a sustainable additive for bitumen coatings. GG provides excellent mechanical strength and anticorrosive properties.

Thermal conductivity plays a key role in mold manufacturing, especially for industries requiring quick and efficient production cycles. High thermal conductivity allows faster cooling, which shortens production cycles and enhances efficiency.

Plastics Europe has published its latest study, Plastics—The Fast Facts 2024, which presents preliminary global and European plastics production data for 2023.

Plastic compounding has the potential to transform traditional plastics into customized, high-performance polymers, driving innovation and meeting the evolving demands of various industries.

In a recent conversation with Plastics Engineering, SPE’s spokespersons outlined the organization’s role in supporting the Global Plastics Treaty.

The editor’s choice for November 2024 in SPE’s Polymer Composites journal is “Introducing Diels-Alder reaction with carbon nanotubes for the enhanced repair performance of epoxy resin modified asphalt.”