Polyolefins

A novel method recycles linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) with car bumper waste into nanocomposite films.

Polyolefins are increasingly replacing conventional materials as encapsulant films in photovoltaic solar panels.

Engineers optimize conductive polymer composites for fuel cell bipolar plates, achieving low weight and high conductivity for advanced energy systems.

Recycled PolyAl beverage cartons are finding new life as design-forward furniture.

Advances in biobased substrates for printed devices show potential to improve sustainability in electronics.

Advancements in biotechnology highlight how engineered microbial catalysts can recycle plastic waste in vivo.

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Automotive recycling combines EOL bumpers with carbon fiber scraps. This rCF-rPP composite increases stiffness and diverts plastic from landfills.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may help bridge the gap between scientific research and policy in the plastics industry.

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A new hybrid composite EV battery housing reduces weight by 20% and costs by 30%. This SPE award-winning design optimizes safety and scalability.

Subcritical water treatment at 325°C removes 96% of VOCs and pigments from PE/PP blends while preserving 94% of molecular weight for high-value reuse.