October 28, 2026New Electrical Method Targets Carbon Fiber RecoveryA bipolar electrode electrical treatment separates resin from CFRP without directly wiring the composite into the circuit. Read more
October 20, 2026Automotive Shredder Residue Targets Concrete ApplicationsASR plastics from end-of-life vehicles could replace natural sand in concrete, reducing landfill waste while supporting infrastructure use. Read more
October 13, 2026Composites Growth Faces a Lightweighting Cost BarrierAutomotive composites demand is rising, but high CAPEX, carbon fiber costs, and labor shortages limit who can scale lightweighting. Read more
September 1, 2026Just-in-Time Plastics Processing Faces New Supply Chain LimitsJust-in-time plastics processing improves efficiency, but additives, recycled content, regulatory requirements, and supply risks now necessitate selective buffering. Read more
August 31, 2026How Plastics Supply Chains Became Global NetworksPlastics supply chains became global through scale, feedstock economics, and shipping, but trade friction is reshaping the model. Read more
August 28, 2026McLaren, Deloitte, and FIA Bring Circularity to Formula 1The F1 Constructors’ Circularity Handbook helps teams measure material use, waste, and circularity in Formula 1 car manufacturing. Read more
August 26, 2026Transporting Plastics in a Low-Carbon EconomyLow-carbon transport strategies can reduce emissions across plastics supply chains, from resin logistics to the movement of recycled materials. Read more
August 20, 2026Xenia HM Upgrade Boosts Carbon Fiber Composite StiffnessXenia’s HM Upgrade improves carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics with higher stiffness, strength, impact resistance, and dimensional stability. Read more
August 18, 2026Microplastics Raise Concerns Over Antimicrobial ResistanceMicroplastics can host microbial biofilms containing pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in aquatic environments. Read more
August 10, 2026BTX Aromatics Drive High-Performance Resins and PolymersBTX aromatics provide key building blocks for resins, polyesters, polyamides, and high-performance plastics. Read more