September 9, 2025TPE Foam Shows Potential in Oil CleanupA novel material helps bypass the limitations of traditional materials used for oil spill cleanup. Read more
August 27, 2025Single-Screw Pump Redesign Using MoldflowUsing Moldflow analysis, researchers seek to optimize a rubber component in single-screw pumps, increasing the efficiency of oil production equipment. Read more
August 26, 2025Cap-and-Trade Policy: Is it Beneficial for Plastic Waste Management?As policymakers seek practical regulatory approaches for plastic waste, a cap-and-trade (CAT) system offers one possible framework. Read more
August 12, 2025Policy as a Catalyst: Promoting Company Reflexivity in the Plastics IndustryA study on EU efforts to reduce marine pollution investigated how regulation can foster reflexive thinking and behavior within companies. Read more
August 11, 20253D-Printed Sensors: Emerging Strategies and MaterialsAdditive manufacturing, or 3D printing, pushes conventional limits for manufacturing sensors used for monitoring environmental changes and conditions. Read more
August 8, 2025Coating to Prevent Plasticizer Leaching in Medical DevicesA novel PTL/SA coating shows good performance and low cost for preventing phthalate leaching in medical devices and food packaging. Read more
July 17, 2025Multi-State EPR Compliance: Packaging Design Under PressureEPR laws across US states apply different material definitions, recyclability criteria, and PCR targets, making packaging design a key factor in determining compliance fees. Read more
July 9, 2025Polypropylene Waste for Binder Use in Building MaterialsResearchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and polypropylene waste as a binder. Read more
June 20, 2025Thermosetting Resin: Plugging Abandoned Oil WellsResearchers are assessing a novel resin for plugging unused oil wells as an alternative to cement. Read more
June 19, 2025Improving Metal–Plastic Adhesion in Insert Injection MoldingBy employing surface engineering techniques, researchers can improve the durability of components made using insert injection molding. Read more