Medical

Machine learning (ML) enables rapid design of antimicrobial peptide (AMP)-mimetic polymers to treat bacterial infections.

Insights from K Show: 3D printing finds key niches in plastics, from conformal-cooling tooling to large-format parts and TPU lattices.

3D-printed biodegradable meshes improve guided bone regeneration by combining custom fit, mechanical support, and enhanced tissue integration.

Flexible bio-based polyester blocks transform brittle PLLA into ultra-tough copolymers with high extensibility and industrially relevant strength.

Reconfigurable liquid crystal elastomers use pixel-based director patterns for multi-mode shape morphing in soft robotics and adaptive surfaces.

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

KetaSpire PEEK surgical guides replace metal, offering lightweight, radiotransparency, and reliable sterilization for precise orthopedic surgery.

Study reveals how different microplastics, especially polyamides, strongly adsorb PFAS, shaping pollution risks and remediation strategies.

Study reveals hidden PFAS in long-wear cosmetics, exposing health and environmental risks and calling for more transparent labels.

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