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The Challenge and Promise of Nylon 66 Recycling

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Technological breakthroughs promise to revolutionize nylon recycling and drive material circularity across industries.

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Foamed plastics and renewable polymers drive next-gen sustainable drinkware, which uses less material, improves insulation, and is fully recyclable.

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Zinc Dodecyl Sulfate: A Cleaner Path to Rubber Vulcanization

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Zinc Dodecyl Sulfate boosts rubber strength and stiffness while reducing zinc waste, offering a greener alternative to ZnO in Styrene-butadiene…

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Nina Day, a woman, single mother, and CEO, shares her journey of resilience, sustainability, and breaking barriers in Germany’s male-dominated…

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New digital tools, including fluid dynamics simulations and AI, now allow engineers to optimize flame treatment with unprecedented precision. To understand…

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Inventory management stands at the core of operational excellence in the polymer packaging industry.

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Global talent highly supports the growth of the plastics industry. While manufacturers can quickly install machinery and secure raw materials,…

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Perfectly Imperfect: How Freak Design Captures Gen Z Authenticity

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Forward-thinking brands are discovering that embracing unconventional, quirky, and deliberately flawed designs creates profound resonance with younger consumers.

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Plasma Treatments Revolutionize Polypropylene Bumper Paintability

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Researchers explored how atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) modifies the surface of bumpers to enhance paint adhesion without the need for…