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The need to lower the steep costs of traditional manufacturing, involving expensive tooling and molds, makes advancing composite manufacturing a key research focus. Designers and engineers are increasingly exploring high-performance [...]

The rapid proliferation of 3D printing technologies across various sectors has heralded a new era of manufacturing efficiency and innovation. However, plastic waste generation necessitates urgent and effective recycling strategies. [...]

The increasing concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) have led to a wave of state-level legislation across the [...]

The pilot-scale fluoropolymer incineration study conducted by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) represents a significant stride in understanding the environmental impact of fluoropolymer disposal. Fluoropolymers' End-of-Life Fluoropolymers, high-performance plastics [...]

Inter Holdings says its patented technology can extend shelf life, save food, and reduce C[O.sub.2] emissions A Tokyo-based company has developed and patented what it calls 'ultra-high vacuum technology.' It [...]

While certain PFASs are notorious for their toxicity, persistence, and environmental mobility, Fluoropolymers emerge because of their durability, safety, water insolubility, and bio-inertia. These high-performance polymers are revolutionizing industries with [...]

Sandia researchers say their use of faster-polymerizing DCPD allows the use of more resins, yielding stronger, more durable 3D-printed parts. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new 3D [...]

The expansion of the packaging industry is driven by the demand for durable, economical, lightweight, and visually appealing packaging solutions. The inclusion of additives plays a crucial role in augmenting [...]

Fluoropolymers enhance various applications across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, packaging, and medical. Fluoropolymers are fluorine-based polymers used in various industries. Fluorine gives these polymers unique characteristics, with the [...]

This next generation of injection molding is fueled by the rising demand for lightweight and durable components across various industries, including automotive, electronics, and consumer goods. In an era where [...]

Pulp Injection Molding (PIM) enables manufacturers to produce unique and intricate geometries typically reserved for plastics but using paper. This innovation provides new options for brand owners, enhancing sustainability and [...]

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), developed this innovation, embedding aligned carbon nanotubes (CNTs) within the interlaminar regions of polymer composites. This process addresses the critical issue of [...]

The global leader BASF is introducing a new alternative to leather. This advancement solves a significant challenge in reusing or recycling end-of-life synthetic leather, which traditionally consists of multiple raw [...]

Melanin, a natural pigment protecting organisms from UV radiation and oxidative stress, goes through controlled decomposition through chemical, thermal, or enzymatic treatments. This breakdown produces smaller molecules with functional groups [...]

RadiciGroup recently won a SPE Automotive Award in Europe for helping develop an automotive air intake manifold for Marelli, which is made entirely of recycled nylon. Marelli Group designed and [...]

The study revealed that only the biodegradable-compostable packaging fully decomposed. Oxo-biodegradables showed minimal degradation. Plastics are widely used for their strength, resistance, and flexibility. However, their end-of-life decomposition presents significant [...]

Arda Biomaterials created an eco-friendly leather alternative derived from brewers' spent grain. This sustainable material promises to be plastic-free, biodegradable, and customizable. Arda Biomaterials, a London-based startup founded in 2022, [...]

McCallah Ferry, a University of Akron researcher, conducted a study on granular activated carbon (GAC) filters to determine if removing PFAS from water is possible. The research confirms that GAC [...]

Plastic pollution has become one of the most discussed environmental problems of the 21st century. Global plastic production has reached unprecedented levels, and improper plastic waste management severely affects ecosystems [...]

A recent study by Shell Polymers shows some trends that will impact companies' operations due to significant shifts in regulatory and consumer demands. The plastics industry is undergoing changes driven [...]

Improvements in functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability are essential for pigments, as user experience emphasizes the importance of ensuring color. In plastic products, color is crucial in establishing identity and enhancing [...]

As injection molders face increasing demands to improve throughput, part quality, and aesthetics, Industry 4.0's data-driven approach will continue to reshape the molding landscape for the next years. Digital, or [...]

Recycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are equally easy to recycle. Polymers are composed of long chains [...]

The Composting Consortium conducted the most extensive in-field study on compostable packaging in North America. It showed that compostable packaging disintegrates effectively under reasonable operating conditions. The Composting Consortium recently [...]

To increase the amount of recycled content in plastic products, quality assurance of recyclates must improve. Some manufacturers attempt to characterize the PCR in-house, and DSC tools will be crucial. [...]

Long-term exposure to PFAS is associated with health risks. As traditional water treatment methods struggle to effectively remove these contaminants, innovative filtration solutions are becoming increasingly urgent. PFAS (per and [...]

Recycling PET bottles has set a standard for other industries, but PET thermoforms are still gaining momentum. This industry segment is paving the way for a new landscape in PET [...]

Researchers have developed a novel approach combining Lean Thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), significantly reducing plastic products' negative environmental impacts. In recent decades, increasing public concern about the environmental [...]

Innovative carbon capture technologies are revolutionizing the plastics industry by reducing GHG emissions and transforming carbon waste into valuable materials. As global concerns about carbon emissions and plastic pollution intensify, [...]

ExxonMobil Using Techmer PM's Dispersion Technology to Reduce HOPE Colorant Costs There can be many good reasons to switch resins for a particular application. But when requalifying a resin for [...]

The rapid increase in industrial and domestic waste makes polyurethane (PU) recycling a critical topic of study. Innovative recycling strategies are essential to manage this substantial plastic waste. This Plastics [...]

MXene hydrogels are emerging as innovative materials with promising applications across various industries, including conductive plastic materials and packaging. MXenes are two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides, or carbonitrides with [...]

Embracing sustainability and advanced technology, thermoforming evolves to deliver innovative, automated and eco-friendly solutions in plastic manufacturing. Thermoforming is a plastic manufacturing process that involves heating a plastic sheet and [...]

Kaffeeform, a Berlin-based company, revolutionizes coffee packaging by transforming used coffee grounds into eco-friendly products, promoting sustainability and waste management. Kaffeeform, an innovative company based in Berlin, is set to [...]

Each batch of recycled plastic is different, so testing and analysis are critical for processing and quality. The focus on sustainability means companies are working to incorporate more recycled materials [...]

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are unique materials that combine the elastic properties of rubber with processability. These polymers exhibit elastic behavior due to thermo-reversible cross-links and phase separation. They can be [...]

Digital technologies offer new opportunities for Polyurethane, not only from an environmental perspective but also in terms of improved properties and processing. Polyurethane represents a market of over 20 million [...]

Conductive polymers (CPs) have emerged as a significant material in the development of supercapacitors due to their unique properties and potential applications in the market. Supercapacitors, or ultracapacitors, have high [...]

Innovative Roadway Pavements can fulfill multiple functions, including pavement condition monitoring, snow-melting, urban heat island effect (UHI) reduction, and self-healing. Roads and highways are vital for moving goods and people, [...]

MIT's new adhesive hydrogel coatings have significant potential to enhance implanted medical devices' long-term performance and reliability. Implanted medical devices often lose functionality over time due to foreign body reactions [...]

Boise State University team named winner at NPE of contest supported by Net Impact, Coca-Cola, and Hillenbrand. El Cerrito, Calif.-based nonprofit Net Impact partnered with Coca-Cola Co. and industrial giant [...]

INTIMITI Australia CELYS biodegradable fiber offers a groundbreaking and eco-f riendly alternative to traditional problematic polyester in the fashion industry. Annually, approximately half a million tonnes of m!crofibers enter the [...]

Extrusion troubleshooting draws the interconnection between the pillars of materials engineering, processing technology, and product development, bridging the gap between theory and praxis. In plastics extrusion, troubleshooting emerges as the [...]

SPONSORED CONTENT Thermoforming companies and manufacturers face intense competitive pressure to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and minimize costs. At the same time, the industry is contending with a shortage [...]

TOMRA's sorting machines can now accurately distinguish between food-grade and non-food-grade plastics, overcoming a long-standing challenge in the industry. Automated Sorting Waste A leader in the sorting solutions industry, TOMRA [...]