Building & Construction

Made from polylactic acid (PLA), these mono-material sandwich structures with foam-filled cores offer sustainability and high performance.

A new generation of polymer aerogels drives significant gains in thermal control across modern industries.

Rigid polyurethane composites with industrial waste fillers: mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and machine-learning guided optimization.

From trash to treasure—specialty additives are turning recycled plastics into high-performance materials that challenge brand-new plastics.

Biopolymer seed coatings cut agricultural microplastics while maintaining adhesion, dust control, and germination for safer, more sustainable farming.

Europe’s PVC industry boosts circularity, increasing recycled PVC use despite weak demand, cutting emissions and supporting sustainable manufacturing.

This polymer-based soil stabilization method shows potential for stabilizing landslide deposits in complex geological environments, such as southeastern Tibet.

K-Rain cuts sprinkler molding cycle time by 20% using Xact Metal 3D-printed Corrax inserts and conformal cooling for better quality.

PVC extends from flexible, RF-weldable coated fabrics to rigid, load-bearing profiles in buildings and flooring systems.

Shape-memory polymers enable strong, reversible adhesion inspired by nature, advancing smart adhesives for robotics and flexible electronics.