August 11, 20253D-Printed Sensors: Emerging Strategies and MaterialsAdditive manufacturing, or 3D printing, pushes conventional limits for manufacturing sensors used for monitoring environmental changes and conditions. Read more
July 25, 2025Getting PCR Right in Injection MoldingThis is the second in a two-part series discussing adjusting your injection molding process to incorporate PCR. Read more
July 15, 2025Enzymatic Bio-Recycling: How Close Are We to Industrial Scale?Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the recycling methods of tomorrow. Read more
July 9, 2025Polypropylene Waste for Binder Use in Building MaterialsResearchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and polypropylene waste as a binder. Read more
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
May 22, 2025Inside Materials – PolystyrenePolystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic that industries widely recognize for its lightweight nature, durability, and excellent protective properties. Read more
April 23, 2025Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Polymer ExtrusionPolymer extrusion wastes a significant amount of energy on inefficiencies. Here is how modern technologies are locking down every lost watt. Read more
March 4, 2025HDPE Water Pipes: A Reliable Barrier Against PFAS PermeationResearchers investigated if per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can permeate polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water pipes. Read more
January 16, 2025Additives in Action: Enhancing Plastic RecyclingPlastics Engineering spoke with Roberto Nunez, Director of Market Development at Baerlocher USA, about the company’s role in plastics recycling. Read more
January 7, 2025Transforming Plastic Waste into Urban Farming SystemsIntegrating waste polymers with additive manufacturing (AM) for constructing vertical farming systems provides a sustainable solution to address food insecurity and promote circularity. Read more