December 4, 2025Leasing, Not Landfilling: Rethinking Electronics to Cut E-WasteE-waste leasing and product-as-a-service models cut electronic waste by improving design, take-back, lease returns, and secure recycling. Read more
December 1, 2025Zeolites: A Mineral’s Role in Upcycling Plastic WasteIncorporating zeolites into plastic recycling could signal a significant advancement for sustainability. Read more
November 18, 2025Polymer Sorbents for Critical MineralsEngineered polymers extract rare-earth ions from contaminated leachates, reducing acid consumption, cycle time, and solvent inventories. Read more
November 17, 2025Plastic Waste to Hydrogen—and Lubricant Additives—for H₂ EnginesTurning mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and carbon nanomaterials for H₂ engines and advanced lubricant additives. Read more
November 14, 2025Smart Factories in Plastics ProcessingSmart factories use data analytics, automation, and modular design to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in plastics manufacturing. Read more
November 12, 2025Additive Manufacturing of Conductive Polymer ElectronicsAdditive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a popular method in the research and development of electronics that use conductive polymers. Read more
November 7, 2025Welding Wood-Plastic CompositesResearchers are using machine learning (ML) to unlock the potential of an alternative welding technique for joining wood-plastic composites (WPCs). Read more
November 6, 2025Optimizing 3D Printing Parameters to Reduce Gear WearAdditive manufacturing has significant advantages for lightweight gear systems, and researchers are pinpointing how to maximize their durability. Read more
November 3, 2025Natural and Mineral Fillers Improve UV Stability in Rotomolded PolyethyleneNatural and mineral fillers enhance UV resistance in rotomolded polyethylene, reducing surface oxidation and improving material durability. Read more
October 29, 2025Capturing CO₂ with Recycled Household PlasticsMixed plastic waste can be transformed into activated carbon through microwave pyrolysis, improving CO₂ capture and recycling efficiency. Read more