Composites

Despite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality.

In a recent study published in Polymer Composites, researchers led by Sütcüler et al. unveiled a lab-scale process to manufacture continuous carbon fiber (CCF) filaments using recycled PETG (rPETG).

Smart nanocomposites based on PLA and ZnO push bioplastics closer to real-world performance, offering strength, thermal stability, and sustainability in one simple film.

Breakthrough tech turns waste plastics into carbon materials for energy storage, powering supercapacitors, batteries, and hydrogen production.

Polymer-based solutions pave the way for composite materials to meet the strict demands of modern energy storage.

Michigan State University researchers unveiled novel thermoset epoxies capable of bridging unsupported gaps in sparse infill structures at ANTEC® 2025.

Researchers are assessing a novel resin for plugging unused oil wells as an alternative to cement.

By employing surface engineering techniques, researchers can improve the durability of components made using insert injection molding.

In the evolving world of composite materials, understanding prepreg tack has become essential, as it marks the success of the process.

Numerical simulations enhance the reliability and efficiency of epoxy potting processes in electronics.

ANTEC® 2025 research reveals critical insights about when and why carbon fiber reinforcement succeeds or fails in 3D printing.

Modern vehicles are composed of increasing amounts of plastic, raising questions about the use of recycled materials and the recyclability of automotive waste.