Building & Construction

Tung oil plasticizers upgrade PVC elongation and durability. Manufacturers cut reliance on toxic phthalates while boosting industrial mechanicals.

Automation, virtual DOE, and connected production data are reshaping how engineers optimize injection molding processes.

In-line Raman spectroscopy and rheology can reveal material changes during extrusion, helping track resin changeovers, viscosity, and process stabilization.

Temperature, screw speed, and feed rate can shift polycarbonate color by changing melt viscosity, shear, and pigment dispersion.

Functional polymer coatings can improve microplastic removal from wastewater by enhancing particle capture, membrane performance, and selective filtration.

Bio-based and biodegradable plastics are not the same. A new framework separates feedstock, polymer chemistry, and degradation to improve material decisions.

Engineers optimize ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and silicone thermoplastic vulcanizates to combine high elasticity with efficient thermoplastic processing for industrial applications.

Plastic additives enabled global polymer growth, but today they also create new challenges for recycling, compliance, and circular material design.

Real-time resin diagnostics help processors monitor melt behavior, manage recycled-content variability, and improve plastics quality control.

Plastics logistics evolved from bulk railcars to intermodal systems as trade, regulation, pellet loss, and sustainability reshape resin transport.