Thermoplastics

Costa Rica, already a leader in medical device exports, is emerging as a key global hub for high-performance plastic components.

This is the second in a two-part series discussing adjusting your injection molding process to incorporate PCR.

When two surfaces rub, static electricity builds as electrons move from one material to another during the contact and separation.

New research reveals how optimizing PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining product quality.

Breakthrough tech turns waste plastics into carbon materials for energy storage, powering supercapacitors, batteries, and hydrogen production.

PVOH coatings offer plastics professionals a powerful tool for oxygen-sensitive packaging when designed for real conditions.

A new one-step, room-temperature extraction method enables accurate, non-targeted quantification of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in Polystyrene.

As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030.

Technological breakthroughs promise to revolutionize nylon recycling and drive material circularity across industries.

A detailed LCA uncovers the operational trade-offs between HDPE crates and lightweight EPS boxes in the cold chain supply.

Metal-free laminates have high packaging barrier properties while simplifying the recycling process, offering a sustainable solution without compromising functionality.

Pet product manufacturers are embracing recycled plastics and long-life design to set new benchmarks for sustainability.