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In a recent study published in Polymer Composites, researchers led by Sütcüler et al. unveiled a lab-scale process to manufacture continuous carbon fiber (CCF) filaments using recycled PETG (rPETG).

Connected packaging tech breaks physical barriers, linking real-world products with dynamic and immersive digital experiences.

Carbon black pigments blocked NIR sorting, hindering black plastic recycling, but new industry innovations are now solving the issue.

Researchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and polypropylene waste as a binder.

With Project 2025 underway, what is the bio-based polymer research and development trajectory?

Smart nanocomposites based on PLA and ZnO push bioplastics closer to real-world performance, offering strength, thermal stability, and sustainability in one simple film.

New research reveals how optimizing PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining product quality.

Breakthrough tech turns waste plastics into carbon materials for energy storage, powering supercapacitors, batteries, and hydrogen production.

Shrink films made in Colombia set a new benchmark for sustainable packaging, delivering circular economy benefits without sacrificing quality or appearance.

PVOH coatings offer plastics professionals a powerful tool for oxygen-sensitive packaging when designed for real conditions.