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July 7, 2025Slashing Energy Use in PVC ExtrusionNew research reveals how optimizing PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining product quality. Read more
July 4, 2025Energy Storage with Plastic-to-Carbon ConversionBreakthrough tech turns waste plastics into carbon materials for energy storage, powering supercapacitors, batteries, and hydrogen production. Read more
July 2, 2025PVOH for Oxygen-Sensitive Food PackagingPVOH coatings offer plastics professionals a powerful tool for oxygen-sensitive packaging when designed for real conditions. Read more
July 1, 2025Pushing the Limits: Carbon Fiber in Battery PackagingPolymer-based solutions pave the way for composite materials to meet the strict demands of modern energy storage. Read more
June 17, 2025EU’s PPWR: Strategies for Compliance by 2030As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030. Read more
June 6, 2025Inventory Management Trends in Plastic PackagingInventory management stands at the core of operational excellence in the polymer packaging industry. Read more
June 5, 2025HDPE vs EPS in Seafood Packaging: A Comparative LCAA detailed LCA uncovers the operational trade-offs between HDPE crates and lightweight EPS boxes in the cold chain supply. Read more
May 29, 2025Rethinking Energy Averages in LCA for Injection MoldingGeneric life cycle data hides the actual energy impact of injection molding and limits the ability to identify real opportunities for efficiency. Read more
May 7, 2025How Acrylic Additives Are Transforming PVC 3D PrintingAcrylic additives are rewriting the rules of 3D printing, turning brittle PVC layers into unbreakable bonds. Read more