Foam Processing

Green coagulation and nanocellulose foams improve microplastic removal, yet integration challenges include clogging and media handling.

How the UK is scaling EPS recycling through better data, new collection tools, and chemical routes, while awareness still lags.

A new generation of polymer aerogels drives significant gains in thermal control across modern industries.

A new mortar made with recycled polyurethane foam offers lightweight thermal insulation for floors and roofs, advancing circular construction.

Foam injection molding is now a mainstream process, and the MuCell® Designer’s Guide equips engineers to master its technical complexity.

eVTOL aircraft are a significant step forward for urban mobility, but their success hinges on a critical challenge: weight reduction. Advanced polymers and composites are the materials making this possible.

A novel material helps bypass the limitations of traditional materials used for oil spill cleanup.

Despite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality.

Foamed plastics and renewable polymers drive next-gen sustainable drinkware, which uses less material, improves insulation, and is fully recyclable.

Polystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic that industries widely recognize for its lightweight nature, durability, and excellent protective properties.