Automotive & Transportation

Incorporating zeolites into plastic recycling could signal a significant advancement for sustainability.

Engineered polymers extract rare-earth ions from contaminated leachates, reducing acid consumption, cycle time, and solvent inventories.

Turning mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and carbon nanomaterials for H₂ engines and advanced lubricant additives.

Smart factories use data analytics, automation, and modular design to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in plastics manufacturing.

Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a popular method in the research and development of electronics that use conductive polymers.

Researchers are using machine learning (ML) to unlock the potential of an alternative welding technique for joining wood-plastic composites (WPCs).

Additive manufacturing has significant advantages for lightweight gear systems, and researchers are pinpointing how to maximize their durability.

Natural and mineral fillers enhance UV resistance in rotomolded polyethylene, reducing surface oxidation and improving material durability.

Mixed plastic waste can be transformed into activated carbon through microwave pyrolysis, improving CO₂ capture and recycling efficiency.

Recycled plastic composites are transforming railroad ties, offering higher strength, longer life, and reduced train wear compared to wood or concrete.

Surface gloss in injection molding depends on flow, temperature, and pressure balance—key factors for flawless, high-value plastic parts.

Voxel-scale multi-material jetting lets engineers design polymer composites with tunable stiffness, strength, and toughness directly through digital control.