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Hydrogel Patches for Essential Oil Delivery in Skincare

14 hours ago
Julienne Smith

A novel approach to hydrogel formulation can help extract the benefits of essential oils for skincare.

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Rapid Liquid Printing Unlocks 4D Silicone Structures

1 day ago

Novel printing techniques unlock kinetic design and enable the creation of innovative, responsive environments that adapt to movement and interaction.

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PFAS-Free Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Sports Wearables

5 days ago

Sports wearables often use triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), and recent advances allow them to become PFAS-free.

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Designing High-Value Plastic Products with a Soft Feel

6 days ago

Widely used in consumer goods, these specialty coatings give plastic surfaces a sleek, smooth, suede-like texture that enhances both look…

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Sustainable Plastics Power the Blind Box Boom

7 days ago

Blind box toys and collectibles have surged globally, bringing a new niche to the plastic industry.

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TPE Foam Shows Potential in Oil Cleanup

1 week ago

A novel material helps bypass the limitations of traditional materials used for oil spill cleanup.

  • Auxiliaries
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Electron-Beam Processing for Stronger, Sterile Polymers

1 week ago

E-beam technology enhances polymers with wear resistance, fatigue strength, and integrated sterilization, redefining medical implants and devices.

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Inside Materials – Aliphatic Polyesters

2 weeks ago

Aliphatic polyesters are among the most used materials in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability.

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U.S. Regulations for Plastic Manufacturing Companies

2 weeks ago

A brief overview of the most relevant U.S. regulations established and emerging plastic manufacturers must comply with.

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Laboratories Shift from Single-use Plastics to Circular Solutions

2 weeks ago

Labs worldwide are moving beyond disposables, adopting circular plasticware solutions through innovation, regulation, and rising sustainability demands.