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April 10, 2026In Vivo Plastic Waste UpcyclingAdvancements in biotechnology highlight how engineered microbial catalysts can recycle plastic waste in vivo. Read more
April 9, 2026RecyQMeter: Quantifying Recycled Plastic QualityA newly developed, open-access tool helps plastic recyclers pinpoint appropriate market applications. Read more
April 3, 2026Digitalization and Simulation: Redefining What is PossibleAI-aided polyurethane simulation reduces modeling time from days to seconds. Digital material twins optimize tool design and predict foaming behavior. Read more
April 1, 2026Using AI for Transparent PolicymakingArtificial Intelligence (AI) may help bridge the gap between scientific research and policy in the plastics industry. Read more
March 30, 2026Sorting Construction Waste in Real TimeResearchers are fine-tuning computer vision systems to help identify and sort plastic waste on construction sites. Read more
March 27, 2026Digitalization to Improve ProductivityPlastic manufacturing data analytics shifts quality control upstream. Real-time monitoring and AI improve OEE and identify root causes before defects occur. Read more
March 25, 2026Digitalization: A Tool to Access Industry KnowledgeDigitalization bridges the knowledge gap in the plastics industry. AI tools, smart displays, and chatbots capture expert data for future generations. Read more
February 10, 2026AI Screens 7.4M Polymers for Recyclable Food PackagingAI-assisted polymer design screens millions of candidates to identify chemically recyclable packaging polymers that still meet barrier and thermal targets. 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