August 13, 2024Styrene Foam: From Trash to TechResearchers have developed a method to recycle styrene foam into valuable electronic materials. Read more
August 8, 2024Fluoropolymers Explained: Basics and ApplicationsFluoropolymers enhance various applications across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, packaging, and medical. Read more
August 2, 2024Melanin Upcycling – From Pigment to PolymersMelanin upcycling offers an innovative and eco-friendly approach to developing sustainable materials. By transforming melanin decomposition products, researchers have created novel polymeric materials with a wide range of applications. Read more
July 29, 2024Revolutionizing Materials: The Rise of Supramolecular PolymersSupramolecular polymers offer high-quality properties and low-viscosity melts. These features enable advanced applications such as self-healing materials and adaptive coatings. Read more
July 26, 2024Reinforced PVC Composites from E-WastePVC Composites reinforced with non-metallic printed circuit boards (PCBs) offer a groundbreaking solution to the escalating e-waste crisis, as it integrates sustainable practices with enhanced material performance. Read more
July 23, 2024Biomethanol-Based Silicone Rubber – A Future PerspectiveThe German company WACKER has adopted the mass balance approach, which enables the simultaneous processing of fossil-based and renewable raw materials to produce silicone rubber. Read more
July 16, 2024Hard-to-Recycle Plastics – Facing The ChallengeRecycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are equally easy to recycle. Read more
July 8, 2024Bio-Based Polyurethane for Anti-Smudge ApplicationsResearchers utilized hyperbranched polyols derived from castor oil as advanced cross-linking agents to develop high-performance bio-based polyurethane anti-smudge coatings. Read more
June 29, 2024Rethinking the System: We Need Molecular RecyclingThe lower recycling rates worldwide have demonstrated that effectively managing plastic waste needs multiple recycling technologies. Read more
June 25, 2024Harnessing Bio-based Materials in Solar CellsResearchers are exploring the use of bio-based materials to enhance the performance and sustainability of solar cells. Read more
June 24, 2024Tailored EMI Shielding with Interpenetrating Polymer NetworksElectronic devices emit substantial energy as electromagnetic interference (EMI). Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (IPNs) emerge as a potential solution, as their shielding properties can be tailored to mitigate this interference. Read more
June 20, 2024Electrostatic Discharge Prevention with Conductive Polymer PackagingProper Electrostatic Discharge Prevention management is essential for maintaining device performance and extending the operational life of electronic devices. Read more