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 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 30, 2025Optimizing Thermoset Epoxies for Additive Manufacturing with Sparse InfillMichigan State University researchers unveiled novel thermoset epoxies capable of bridging unsupported gaps in sparse infill structures at ANTEC® 2025. Read more
June 28, 2025Why Canada Excludes Fluoropolymers from PFAS ClassificationCanada regulators excluded fluoropolymers from PFAS classification based on factors related to environmental behavior and exposure risks. Read more
June 26, 2025Engineering Innovations for Microplastic Prevention and ControlWith new regulations focused on tire wear, pellet containment, and filtration, microplastic control now requires coordinated advances across materials, processes, and detection methods. Microplastic pollution has moved from a niche concern to a major focus of environmental regulation. Early efforts… Read more
June 25, 2025Scaling Up Rubber Recycling Through Mechanochemical DevulcanizationA new large-scale recycling method uses mechanochemical devulcanization to recover and reuse EPDM rubber, enabling circularity without performance loss. 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
June 13, 2025The Challenge and Promise of Nylon 66 RecyclingTechnological breakthroughs promise to revolutionize nylon recycling and drive material circularity across industries. Read more
June 11, 2025Zinc Dodecyl Sulfate: A Cleaner Path to Rubber VulcanizationZinc Dodecyl Sulfate boosts rubber strength and stiffness while reducing zinc waste, offering a greener alternative to ZnO in Styrene-butadiene rubber vulcanization. Read more