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Microplastics can host microbial biofilms containing pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes in aquatic environments.

Medical plastics recovery depends on product architecture, contamination control, resin choice, and end-of-life design strategy.

Upcycled nitrile and SBS rubbers can become solid polyamine sorbents for CO₂ capture and rubber waste recovery.

Plastics supply chains are moving from fragmented visibility to predictive control through digital twins, AI, and traceability tools.

The UK PFAS Plan expands monitoring, reporting, and regulatory oversight of forever chemicals in water, waste, and industry.

Bio-based PA6F nanofiber membranes capture PFAS from water and support reuse through thermal regeneration and reprocessing.

Plastics in menstrual products affect hygiene, comfort, additive exposure, PFAS concerns, and environmental impact.

SPE’s 2026 Injection Molding Innovation Summit will feature Xact Metal in a panel on moldmaking with metal 3D printing.

Circularity targets are moving recycled polymers into more automotive applications, but vehicle cabins remain among the most demanding.

Researchers synthesized a cobalt aluminate pigment (CoAL2O4) that acts as both a flame retardant and colorant in polylactide (PLA).