November 25, 2025PFAS in Cosmetics: The Hidden RiskStudy reveals hidden PFAS in long-wear cosmetics, exposing health and environmental risks and calling for more transparent labels. Read more
November 24, 2025From Raincoats to Flooring: PVC’s Dual Life in Fashion and ConstructionPVC extends from flexible, RF-weldable coated fabrics to rigid, load-bearing profiles in buildings and flooring systems. Read more
November 22, 2025Enzyme-Activated PVC: Redefining Vinyl’s End-of-Life PathwayHyphyn introduces enzyme-driven PVC biodegradation, achieving over 90% breakdown under ASTM D5511; however, real-world landfill validation remains pending. 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 17, 2025Plastic Waste to Hydrogen—and Lubricant Additives—for H₂ EnginesTurning mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and carbon nanomaterials for H₂ engines and advanced lubricant additives. Read more
November 13, 2025Biointellectus: Turning Waste into Functional Bioplastics in MexicoBiointellectus develops the next generation of bioproducts by transforming biomass into functional plastics. Read more
November 12, 2025Additive Manufacturing of Conductive Polymer ElectronicsAdditive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a popular method in the research and development of electronics that use conductive polymers. 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 21, 2025Impurities Threaten the Lifetime of Recycled Plastic PipesRecycled polypropylene enters pipe systems under rising mandates, yet impurity control ultimately governs crack kinetics and service life. Read more
October 20, 2025Controlling Gloss and Surface Appearance in Injection MoldingSurface gloss in injection molding depends on flow, temperature, and pressure balance—key factors for flawless, high-value plastic parts. Read more
October 18, 2025Designing Polymeric Composites at the Voxel Scale with Multi-Material JettingVoxel-scale multi-material jetting lets engineers design polymer composites with tunable stiffness, strength, and toughness directly through digital control. Read more
October 16, 2025Laser Texturing for Molds: From Aesthetics to FunctionLaser texturing transforms molds from decorative tools into functional interfaces that improve polymer flow, release, durability, and sustainability. Read more