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January 29, 2026Upcycling of Polyolefins Through C–H Bond ActivationPolyolefins define modern plastics, but their chemical stability now drives a new search for smarter transformation pathways Read more
January 19, 2026Hyper-nucleated PP for Clear Monomaterial PackagingHyper-nucleated polypropylene improves clarity, stiffness and recyclability in rigid packaging by controlling crystallization. Read more
January 15, 2026Solvent-Free Mechanochemistry for Efficient Thermoplastics RecyclingRecycling plastics at scale remains a challenge as waste streams grow more complex. Mixed materials and contamination limit the performance of many recycling routes. Read more
January 14, 2026The Cryogenic Challenge: Polymers for Liquid Hydrogen (LH₂)As liquid hydrogen systems expand across energy and aerospace sectors, polymers face one of their most demanding service environments yet. Read more
January 13, 2026Vitrimers in Polyolefins: Processing Control of Crosslinked PEDynamic covalent networks allow crosslinked polyethylene to flow, weld, and relax stress during processing. Read more
December 26, 2025Polymer Aerogels for Advanced Thermal ControlA new generation of polymer aerogels drives significant gains in thermal control across modern industries. Read more
December 19, 2025High-Temperature Photopolymer Inserts for Injection MoldingHigh-temp DLP/SLA photopolymer inserts enable hybrid tooling, short-run injection molding, and faster iteration with stable, metal-like performance. Read more
December 18, 2025Reactive Extrusion for PCR Odor ControlReactive extrusion reduces odor in post-consumer resins by leveraging targeted chemistry and venting to enable higher-quality circular PCR. Read more
December 17, 2025Injection Mold Fouling: Formulation and MonitoringFouling comes from additive volatility and interfacial energetics. Early shifts in cavity-pressure and ejector-force trends reveal their growth and prompt planned interventions. Read more