Elastomers

Upcycled nitrile and SBS rubbers can become solid polyamine sorbents for CO₂ capture and rubber waste recovery.

BTX aromatics provide key building blocks for resins, polyesters, polyamides, and high-performance plastics.

Circularity targets are moving recycled polymers into more automotive applications, but vehicle cabins remain among the most demanding.

Engineers optimize TPUs with novel antimicrobial fillers and surface methods, improving commercial medical device manufacturing and preventing material failures.

Engineers use machine learning algorithms to map polymer degradation, replacing physical trials with precise predictive models for industrial extrusion pipelines.

4D-printed shape-memory PEEK replaces heavy mechanical hinges, enabling lightweight, self-deploying smart structures for next-gen space applications.

Advanced printing technologies from CubiCure and Supernova are redefining additive manufacturing with high‑viscosity photopolymer resins.

Coatings derived from renewable resources meet performance requirements while addressing environmental concerns.

Morphing technology is key to green aviation, enabling real-time adaptation that significantly improves aerodynamic efficiency.

ANTEC 2026 and the SPE Applied Rheology Chapter brought top innovators to Pittsburgh from March 9–12 of technical progress in plastics.