Microplastics

Hybrid stabilizers and smart extrusion enhance PVC pipe durability, recyclability, and energy efficiency for a sustainable future.

Deep in the western Pacific Ocean, researchers investigated the microorganisms contributing to plastic degradation.

Dr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, shares insights on microplastics and their impact.

A new certified reference material from the European Commission advances the standardization of microplastic analysis in a water matrix.

Microplastics and nanoplastics are widespread; current studies explore their sources, impacts, and engineering solutions for sustainability.

With new regulations focused on tire wear, pellet containment, and filtration, microplastic control now requires coordinated advances across materials, processes, and detection methods.

Regulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic.