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Polyolefins define modern plastics, but their chemical stability now drives a new search for smarter transformation pathways

Social commerce shifts beauty packaging into feeds. Engineers must control gloss, haze, defects, and durability while meeting barrier targets.

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

Printable chipless RFID tags using MXene inks enable remote sorting and then dissolve in a caustic wash to avoid contamination of recyclate.

Machine learning (ML) enables rapid design of antimicrobial peptide (AMP)-mimetic polymers to treat bacterial infections.

Insights from K Show: 3D printing finds key niches in plastics, from conformal-cooling tooling to large-format parts and TPU lattices.

Collaborating through “COM-ART”, researchers and artists are turning information into action to support the circular economy of plastics.

The International Polyolefins Conference is where market intelligence meets practical solutions. For leaders, attending is essential for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

3D-printed biodegradable meshes improve guided bone regeneration by combining custom fit, mechanical support, and enhanced tissue integration.

Hyper-nucleated polypropylene improves clarity, stiffness and recyclability in rigid packaging by controlling crystallization.

Researchers have developed a method for recycling post-consumer garments into injection-molding materials.

Recycling plastics at scale remains a challenge as waste streams grow more complex. Mixed materials and contamination limit the performance of many recycling routes.