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October 7, 2026Polymeric Membranes Improve Gas Separation in Oil and GasPolymeric membranes improve gas separation efficiency through tailored permeability, selectivity, and resistance to aging and plasticization. Read more
October 1, 2026Active Biopolymer Films Target Food Oxidation and SpoilageReinforced active bioplastics combine mechanical strength, moisture resistance, and antioxidant performance to extend food shelf life. Read more
September 18, 2026Flexloop Targets High-Purity Recycling for Flexible PackagingFlexloop uses solvent extraction to remove inks, adhesives, odors, and contaminants from flexible films, enabling higher-quality recycled resin. Read more
August 21, 2026What Makes a Bio-Based Coating Commercially Viable?Bio-based coatings use plant oils, lignin, cellulose, and starch to improve sustainability, durability, adhesion, and industrial performance. Read more
August 6, 2026Plastics in Menstrual Products: Performance, Safety, and SustainabilityPlastics in menstrual products affect hygiene, comfort, additive exposure, PFAS concerns, and environmental impact. Read more
July 9, 2026Waste Coffee Grounds as an Additive for Flame-Retardant FilmsAs an additive in polylactide (PLA) biocomposite films, spent coffee grounds (SCG) can improve flexibility and toughness while preventing combustion. Read more
June 15, 2026Optimizing Polymeric Coating Formulations Using AIDesigning high-performance polymeric coatings requires balancing multiple formulation variables that interact in complex and often unpredictable ways. Read more
April 24, 2026Emerging Markets for Polyolefins in the Solar IndustryPolyolefins are increasingly replacing conventional materials as encapsulant films in photovoltaic solar panels. Read more
April 23, 2026Conductive Polymers Revolutionize Fuel Cell PlatesEngineers optimize conductive polymer composites for fuel cell bipolar plates, achieving low weight and high conductivity for advanced energy systems. Read more