January 27, 2026Bio-Based Media for Micro- and Nanoplastics RemovalGreen coagulation and nanocellulose foams improve microplastic removal, yet integration challenges include clogging and media handling. Read more
January 23, 2026Active Learning Speeds Discovery of Antimicrobial PolymersMachine learning (ML) enables rapid design of antimicrobial peptide (AMP)-mimetic polymers to treat bacterial infections. Read more
January 13, 2026Vitrimers in Polyolefins: Processing Control of Crosslinked PEDynamic covalent networks allow crosslinked polyethylene to flow, weld, and relax stress during processing. Read more
December 17, 2025Injection Mold Fouling: Formulation and MonitoringFouling comes from additive volatility and interfacial energetics. Early shifts in cavity-pressure and ejector-force trends reveal their growth and prompt planned interventions. Read more
December 10, 2025Lichens Show How Greenspaces Cut Atmospheric MicroplasticsAs biomonitors, lichens show how green spaces buffer urban areas from atmospheric microplastic pollution. Read more
November 21, 2025PFAS Contamination Tests the Limits of UK PolicyPFAS contamination is now systemic across the UK. Engineers and regulators must decide between incremental control and full chemical elimination. Read more
November 19, 2025Upcycling PTFE Products with Sodium MetalA new sodium-based method upcycles PTFE into fluorochemicals at room temperature, reducing PFAS risk and recovering valuable fluorine. Read more
November 11, 2025Surface Modification Strategies to Inhibit Plasticizer MigrationPlasticizer migration erodes performance and elevates compliance risk in PVC products. To counter this, surface engineering gives manufacturers direct, interface-level control. Read more
November 3, 2025Natural and Mineral Fillers Improve UV Stability in Rotomolded PolyethyleneNatural and mineral fillers enhance UV resistance in rotomolded polyethylene, reducing surface oxidation and improving material durability. Read more
October 30, 2025Designing the World’s Largest Aircraft Through Smart Structural AnalysisRadia’s WindRunner, the world’s largest aircraft, advances with Collier Aerospace’s engineering tools for faster, lighter, and certifiable structural design. Read more