Thermoplastics

A recent study investigated how additives can reduce odor emissions from wood-plastic composites (WPCs), increasing their applicability for indoor use.

Study reveals how different microplastics, especially polyamides, strongly adsorb PFAS, shaping pollution risks and remediation strategies.

PVC extends from flexible, RF-weldable coated fabrics to rigid, load-bearing profiles in buildings and flooring systems.

Hyphyn introduces enzyme-driven PVC biodegradation, achieving over 90% breakdown under ASTM D5511; however, real-world landfill validation remains pending.

PFAS contamination is now systemic across the UK. Engineers and regulators must decide between incremental control and full chemical elimination.

A new sodium-based method upcycles PTFE into fluorochemicals at room temperature, reducing PFAS risk and recovering valuable fluorine.

Turning mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and carbon nanomaterials for H₂ engines and advanced lubricant additives.

Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a popular method in the research and development of electronics that use conductive polymers.

Plasticizer migration erodes performance and elevates compliance risk in PVC products. To counter this, surface engineering gives manufacturers direct, interface-level control.

Researchers are using machine learning (ML) to unlock the potential of an alternative welding technique for joining wood-plastic composites (WPCs).