August 4, 2026Polymer Coating Improves Flame Retardancy in BambooA composite polymer coating improves bamboo flame retardancy, water resistance, char formation, and smoke suppression. Read more
July 23, 2026PLA Foam Aircraft Wings Use Nature-Inspired DesignInspired by the porous bones of birds, these porous materials offer a new design framework for aircraft wings. Read more
July 22, 2026Recycled Cobalt Pigment Adds Color and Flame Retardancy to PLAResearchers synthesized a cobalt aluminate pigment (CoAL2O4) that acts as both a flame retardant and colorant in polylactide (PLA). Read more
July 20, 2026Core-Shell Flame Retardant Reduces Migration in PA66Researchers developed a promising solution to prevent flame retardant migration in Polyamide 66 (PA66) while increasing durability. Read more
July 13, 2026Balancing Fire Resistance and Transparency in PETHalogen-free flame retardants improve PET fire performance while preserving transparency for electronics, solar panels, and screens. Read more
July 9, 2026Waste Coffee Grounds as an Additive for Flame-Retardant FilmsAs an additive in polylactide (PLA) biocomposite films, spent coffee grounds (SCG) can improve flexibility and toughness while preventing combustion. Read more
June 11, 2026AI-Enabled Design of Sustainable Flame-Retardant CompositesAI is helping researchers design sustainable flame-retardant biodegradable composites faster by optimizing fire performance, strength, and material efficiency. Read more
May 29, 2026Polyolefin Hydrogenolysis Boosts Fuel Yield with New CatalystsA novel catalytic approach overcomes the limitations of polyolefin hydrolysis, a promising technology for a circular fuel-waste economy. Read more
May 20, 2026Mechanical Recycling of Polyolefins in Food PackagingRegulations are encouraging the development of food-safe recycling methods for polyolefins. Read more
April 30, 2026Upcycling Polyolefins into Jet Fuel ComponentsA breakthrough method transforms HDPE waste into jet fuel components, boosting yield, quality, and sustainability. Read more