January 20, 20263D-Printed Biodegradable Meshes for Guided Bone Regeneration3D-printed biodegradable meshes improve guided bone regeneration by combining custom fit, mechanical support, and enhanced tissue integration. Read more
January 6, 2026How Flexible Polyesters Transform PLLAFlexible bio-based polyester blocks transform brittle PLLA into ultra-tough copolymers with high extensibility and industrially relevant strength. Read more
December 23, 2025Liquid Crystal Elastomers in Soft RoboticsReconfigurable liquid crystal elastomers use pixel-based director patterns for multi-mode shape morphing in soft robotics and adaptive surfaces. Read more
December 12, 2025Lightweight Surgical Guides with Syensqo KetaSpire PEEKKetaSpire PEEK surgical guides replace metal, offering lightweight, radiotransparency, and reliable sterilization for precise orthopedic surgery. Read more
November 26, 2025When Microplastics Meet PFAS: A Toxic Partnership in the EnvironmentStudy reveals how different microplastics, especially polyamides, strongly adsorb PFAS, shaping pollution risks and remediation strategies. Read more
November 25, 2025PFAS in Cosmetics: The Hidden RiskStudy reveals hidden PFAS in long-wear cosmetics, exposing health and environmental risks and calling for more transparent labels. Read more
November 24, 2025From Raincoats to Flooring: PVC’s Dual Life in Fashion and ConstructionPVC extends from flexible, RF-weldable coated fabrics to rigid, load-bearing profiles in buildings and flooring systems. Read more
November 14, 2025Smart Factories in Plastics ProcessingSmart factories use data analytics, automation, and modular design to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and sustainability in plastics manufacturing. Read more
November 11, 2025Surface Modification Strategies to Inhibit Plasticizer MigrationPlasticizer migration erodes performance and elevates compliance risk in PVC products. To counter this, surface engineering gives manufacturers direct, interface-level control. Read more
November 1, 2025Customizable, 3D-Printable Non-Pneumatic Tires for Wheelchair UseThese honeycomb flexible-spoke non-pneumatic tires (FS-NPT) bring more comfort to wheelchair users. Read more
October 10, 2025Read Your Material Datasheet to Cut Molding Costs and DefectsLearn to read material datasheets—MFI, rheology, HDT, modulus, shrinkage and CTE—to cut injection molding cycle time and avoid warpage and rework. Read more
October 7, 2025Latin America Advances Circularity Without a Global TreatyColombia and Latin America advance circular plastics with eco-design, R&D, and regulation, proving circularity moves forward without a global treaty. Read more