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Developing a greener plastic industry starts with defining clear and actionable strategies.

Researchers have developed two innovative tung oil-based liquid auxiliary heat stabilizers, Ph-T and Ph-TO, to address critical challenges in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) processing.

Plastics Europe has published its latest study, Plastics—The Fast Facts 2024, which presents preliminary global and European plastics production data for 2023.

Researchers recently optimized fiber diameter for nonwoven fabrics using advanced statistical tools, enhancing production efficiency and fabric performance for diverse applications.

The temperature that the polymer experiences upon entering the mold and during solidification directly affects several part properties, ranging from surface appearance to mechanical performance.

As sustainability takes center stage in packaging innovation, integrating Nanosilicates into polyamide has emerged as a key solution for industries demanding both durability and environmental responsibility.

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently hosted its annual event in Baltimore, bringing together over 150 professionals focused on the pressing issue of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

The editor’s choice for November 2024 in SPE’s Polymer Engineering & Science journal is Anatoly E. Chalykh’s article, “Supramolecular Structure of Epoxy Oligomers.”

Designed to protect astronauts from the hazardous radiation encountered in deep space, the AstroRad Vest leverages hydrocarbon polymer-high-density polyethylene (HDPE)—to shield critical organs without compromising mobility or comfort.

Researchers at the University of Manchester developed an innovative biocomposite specifically designed for extraterrestrial construction needs.

Industry 6.0 represents the next evolution in manufacturing, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous decision-making robots, known as infobots. The progression of injection molding technology and its integration with advanced robotics offer greater efficiency and sustainability.

Avantium and Studio Hoogvliet Jongerius showcase the versatility and beauty of PEF (Polyethylene Furanoate).