Medical

Subcritical water treatment at 325°C removes 96% of VOCs and pigments from PE/PP blends while preserving 94% of molecular weight for high-value reuse.

Mass production of microfluidics requires replacing PDMS with thermoplastics. Variothermal molding solves the “frozen layer” problem, enabling cycle times of <1 minute.

Upstream design decisions determine the success of plastic circularity. This analysis examines the gap between technical and effective recycling.

Hospitals adopt sustainable materials, smarter packaging, and greener procurement to cut waste and emissions while protecting patient safety in 2026.

What it takes for sustainable plastics to work in pharma, with insights from Dr. Beate Mueller-Tiemann.

Biodegradable polymer blends strengthen and diversify sustainable applications in packaging, agriculture, and medicine.

Without PFAS, extrusion systems lose their tolerance for small mechanical flaws. What once ran unnoticed now drives degradation, buildup, and instability.

PLA PHA compatibilization for blown film can widen processing windows and improve toughness. See why morphology and moisture control matter.

Regulating for resilience, safety, and sustainability is crucial in the packaging industry.

Drawing on sedimentology, researchers have proposed a novel classification scheme for plastic waste of all sizes.